Events will be held locally throughout the weekend and on Memorial Day to honor those who lost their lives on the battlefield in service to the US. The Exchange Club of Rome’s Americanism Committee’s annual Memorial Day event will take place at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. As in years past, there will be displays of…… read more »
Local News
KEMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDERS TO EXTEND TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF GAS TAX, SUPPLY CHAIN STATE OF EMERGENCY
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): On Thursday, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed two executive orders to alleviate the financial burden placed on Georgians due to the federal government’s gross mishandling of inflation and to renew efforts to address supply chain issues. In Executive Order 05.26.22.02, Governor Kemp has extended the temporary…… read more »
NORTHSIDE SWIM CENTER TO OPEN ON TUESDAY, MAY 31ST
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): The Northside Swim Center is set to open on Tuesday, May 31. Due to a nationwide lifeguard shortage the pool’s hours and days of operation, as well as rental dates and times and pool capacity has changed for the 2022 summer swim season. The pool will be open…… read more »
FLOYD EMS WILL BE DESIGNATED AMBULANCE SERVICE IN CHATTOOGA COUNTY, FREESTANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ALSO PLANNED
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Floyd Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will become Chattooga County’s official emergency medical service provider beginning in August 2022. County Commissioner Blake Elsberry announced the agreement Thursday, just weeks after Atrium Health Floyd gained approval from the Georgia Department of Community Health to build a freestanding emergency department (FSED) in…… read more »
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY: CLICK SEAT BELTS AND LIFE JACKETS FOR SAFETY THIS SUMMER
(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): A simple click of a seat belt or life jacket could make all the difference this summer and every day of the year.The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, Georgia State Patrol, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, GOHS Traffic Enforcement Networks, and GOHS Highway Enforcement of Aggressive…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP SERIES FINALE TO THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES, UP NEXT – ANOTHER NL EAST SET VS MIAMI MARLINS; ROME BRAVES CONTINUE SERIES AT HUDSON VALLEY
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Thursday evening in the finale of a four-game National League East series at Truist Park, which resulted in a 2-2 split in the series. Kyle Wright was charged with the loss for Atlanta after giving up three runs and three hits, walking two, and striking…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES TAKE 2-1 LEAD IN FOUR-GAME NL EAST SET VERSUS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES, ROME BRAVES DROP OUTING IN NY TO HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES
The Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-4 on Wednesday night in the third meeting of a four-game National League East set at Truist Park. The Braves now lead the series by 2-1. Philly struck first on a solo home run from Odubel Herrera during the top of the second. Atlanta tied the game at…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES GRAB WALK-OFF WIN OVER PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES, ROME BRAVES OPEN SERIES IN NY WITH A WIN OVER HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES
The Atlanta Braves grabbed a walk-off win over the Philadelphia Phillies by 6-5 on Tuesday night in the second meeting of a four-game set at Truist Park; that series among rivals in the National League East is now tied at 1-1. The Phillies scored the first run of the evening on a sac fly by…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN SEVEN-GAME HOMESTAND WITH LOSS TO THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
The Atlanta Braves opened a seven-game homestand on Monday night with a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in the first game of a four-game National League East series at Truist Park. It was a tough (and brief) night on the mound for Tucker Davidson, who was charged with the loss for Atlanta after surrendering…… read more »
ROME BRAVES GET HOT, HAND ABERDEEN IRONBIRDS FIRST SERIES LOSS OF THE SEASON
(Media release from the Rome Braves): After a five games to one series win over the Winston-Salem Dash, the Rome Braves hit the road for their longest road trip of the season. Rome would head north to take on the South Atlantic League’s best team in the Aberdeen IronBirds. Entering their series with the Braves,…… read more »