Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic will sponsor the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation’s 2025 Independence Day Extravaganza on Friday, July 4, as music, food and fun usher in the annual fireworks show at Rome’s Ridge Ferry Park. The park will open to the public at 4 p.m. with inflatables…… read more »
Local News
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES LANE CLOSURE SUPENSIONS FOR JULY 4TH HOLIDAY WEEKEND TRAVEL
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is suspending lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes for the upcoming July 4th holiday travel period. The suspension of lane closures will begin at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, July 3, and will continue until 10:00 p.m. on Sunday,…… read more »
CITY OF ROME, GA OFFICES CLOSED ON JULY 4TH
Media release from the City of Rome, GA: In observance of the Independence Day Holiday, City of Rome administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. Provided are service changes and closures. Rome Solid Waste Schedule Walker Mountain Landfill Rome Transit Department (RTD) Building Inspection July 4th Schedule The City of Rome wishes…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DIPS SLIGHTLY AHEAD OF 4TH OF JULY TRAVEL
The Georgia gas price average sees a slight drop at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent lower than it was a week ago, 4 cents higher than it was a month ago, and…… read more »
CAVE SPRING 4TH OF JULY PARADE SET FOR FRIDAY
The 41st annual Cave Spring 4th of July Parade is scheduled for this Friday, July 4th at 9 am. Christa Jackson, organizer, invites community members to watch the parade. Or better yet, be in it! All participants should line up between 8:15 am and 8:45 am. Motorized vehicles and horses will line up on Perry…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP FINALE AND NL EAST SET TO PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES, ROME EMPERORS SERIES FINALE VERSUS GREENVILLE DRIVE RAINED OUT ON SUNDAY
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Philadelphia Phillies by 2-1 on Sunday in the finale of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. That allowed Philadelphia to take the weekend series among division rivals by two games to one. The Braves struck first during the bottom of the second inning on a home…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS IN NEW YORK TO METS AND RETURN HOME TO HOST PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES, ROME EMPERORS’ CURRENT HOMESTAND CONTINUES INTO NEXT WEEK
The Atlanta Braves concluded a seven-game road trip on Thursday evening with a shutout loss to the New York Mets by 4-0 in the finale of a four-game National League East set in New York. The Braves settled for a split in their series versus the Mets and went 3-4 during the road trip. The…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES LOSE TO THE NEW YORK METS FOR THE FIRST TIME DURING 2025 REGULAR SEASON, ROME EMPERORS DROP WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUTING AT HOME TO GREENVILLE DRIVE
The Atlanta Braves lost to the New York Mets by 7-3 on Wednesday evening in the third meeting of a four-game National League East set in New York. It was the Braves’ first loss to the Mets for this season. The Mets struck first with a home run by Ronny Mauricio to open the bottom…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES PICK UP ANOTHER WIN VERSUS NEW YORK METS, ROME EMPERORS OPEN HOMESTAND IN VICTORIOUS FASHION VERSUS GREENVILLE DRIVE
The Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets by 7-4 on Tuesday night in the second meeting of a four-game National League East series in New York. Atlanta is now 5-0 versus New York this season. The Mets scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning on a sac fly by Jeff McNeil…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN SERIES IN NEW YORK WITH WIN OVER METS
The Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets by 3-2 on Monday night in the first meeting of a four game National League East set in New York. Atlanta is now 4-0 versus New York this season. Michael Harris II got the Braves on the board with a sac fly in the top of the…… read more »