(Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation media release): Pull out your cape, mask, best superhero pose and of course your running or walking shoes, grab some glowing bracelets and necklaces and get ready for the 2021 edition of the POWERADE Power Dash 5K and Glow Walk. The race returns to Ridge Ferry Park on Saturday, Sept. 25…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES TAKE GAME ONE OF THREE GAME SET VERSUS CINCINNATI REDS AT TRUIST PARK
The Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Tuesday evening to open a three-game National League set at Truist Park. That was the second straight win for the Braves, who have emerged as the victors in six of their last seven outings. Cincinnati drew first blood with a two-run homer by Aristides Aquino off…… read more »
ROME BRAVES FALL IN SERIES OPENER AT HICKORY, NC TO THE CRAWDADS
The Rome Braves lost to the Hickory Crawdads 8-7 on Tuesday night to open up a six-game series in Hickory, NC. That was the eighth straight loss for the Braves, who have yet to notch a win in the month of August. They’ll face the Crawdads again tonight at 7 pm.… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS WELCOMES NEW HEAD VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH
(Rome City Schools media release): On Tuesday, August 10, Rome City Schools Board of Education voted to approve the hiring of a new head varsity girls basketball coach. Coach Thomas McAboy is approaching 20 years’ experience in teaching and coaching. Rome’s new coach also holds a bachelors from University of West Alabama in Health and…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION EXTENDS REGISTRATION FOR FALL SPORTS
(Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation media release): The past week has been a bit busy with school starting back, and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation wanted to give parents a few extra days to get their kids registered for fall sports. The registration deadline for baseball, softball and t-ball has been extended to Friday, Aug. 13 at…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES CONTINUE HOMESTAND WITH THREE-GAME SET VERSUS CINCINNATI REDS AT TRUIST PARK
The Atlanta Braves were off Monday and will continue their current six game homestand tonight with the first of three games versus the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park. Drew Smyly will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while Sonny Gray will head to the mound for Cincinnati. First pitch is slated for 7:20 pm. Listen…… read more »
ROME BRAVES CONTINUE ROAD TRIP WITH SIX-GAME SERIES IN HICKORY, NC VERSUS CRAWDADS
The Rome Braves had Monday off and will continue their current 12-game road trip with the first of six games in Hickory, NC versus the Crawdads this evening. First pitch is scheduled for 7 pm. The Braves were swept in a six-game set at Greenville, SC against the Drive to open this road trip. They…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES BEAT WASHINGTON NATIONALS IN SUNDAY OUTING, TAKE WEEKEND SERIES AT TRUIST PARK
The Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Sunday afternoon to wrap up a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. It allowed the Braves to take the series 2-1. Ozzie Albies and Adam Duvall each had two-run homers off Patrick Corbin. Albies’ home run got the Braves on the board during the…… read more »
ROME BRAVES SWEPT IN GREENVILLE, SC BY THE DRIVE
The Rome Braves fell to the Greenville Drive 2-1 on Sunday in the finale of a six-game set in Greenville, SC; that allowed the Drive to sweep that series. The Braves are off today and will continue the current 12-game road trip with the opener of a six-game set in Hickory, NC versus the Crawdads…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SWEEP SET IN ST. LOUIS VERSUS CARDINALS
The Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4 on Thursday night in the finale of a three-game set at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO, which allowed the Braves to sweep the series and get above .500 for the first time during the 2021 season. Atlanta notched six runs in the top of the…… read more »