(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.41 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 1 cent less than a month ago, and 15 cents more…… read more »
Local News
ADVANCE VOTING CONTINUES IN MAY 21ST PRIMARY ELECTION
This is the third and final week of advance in person voting for the May 21st general primary election. Floyd County voters may cast an early ballot on weekdays between the hours of 7:30 am until 5:30 pm through Friday, May 17th at one of three locations – Polls will be open on Election Day,…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO GATHER TUESDAY
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below: The Floyd County…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: APRIL NET TAX REVENUES DOWN 5.4%
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in April totaled $3.96 billion, for a decrease of $225.7 million or 5.4 percent compared to FY 2023, when net tax collections approached $4.19 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue totaled $27.45 billion, for a decrease of…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO HOST BARK BASKET WORKSHOP ON JUNE 1ST
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is pleased to partner with Andrew Lee of The Primitive Arts LLC to present a series of Primitive Arts workshops on the Chieftains Museum campus. Workshops will cover Flintknapping, Bark Basket making, Atlatl and Darts, and Cordage and Glue. Each of the four workshops…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES DENIED SWEEP OF NL EAST SET VERSUS NEW YORK METS WITH LOSS IN SUNDAY FINALE
The Atlanta Braves fell to the New York Mets by 4-3 on Sunday night in the finale of a three-game National League East set in New York. That denied a sweep of the series for the Braves, whose most recent winning streak came to an end at four straight games. Jarred Kelenic got Atlanta on…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS NOTCH MOTHER’S DAY WIN AT HOME OVER BROOKLYN CYCLONES
(Media release from the Rome Emperors): Exposito’s league-leading eighth homerun of the season and Stephen Paolini’s 3-run double solidified a series split with Brooklyn in Sunday’s 8-2 victory. E.J.’s homer snuck out of AdventHealth Stadium, bouncing off the top of the left field wall and carrying over into the home bullpen. The 1-0 lead thanks…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES IN NEW YORK FOR NL EAST SERIES VERSUS THE METS OVER THE WEEKEND; LISTEN ON WLAQ
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and will be back in action this weekend with a three-game National League East set in New York versus the Mets. Charlie Morton will serve as the starting pitcher for Atlanta in tonight’s series opener, while Jose Quintana will be on the mound for New York.…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS SHUT OUT BROOKLYN CYCLONES IN THURSDAY NIGHT OUTING, TEAMS’ SERIES CONTINUES THROUGH THE WEEKEND
(Media release from the Rome Emperors): Stephen Paolini’s sixth inning, two-out RBI double to deep left field proved to be the defining moment in Thursday night’s 1-0 win over the Brooklyn Cyclones. Spencer Schwellenbach wouldn’t allow his first hit until the top of the fourth inning. Three walks and a handful of other deep counts…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SWEEP SERIES WITH SHUTOUT WIN OVER BOSTON RED SOX
The Atlanta Braves shut out the Boston Red Sox by 5-0 on Wednesday night in the finale of a two-game set at Truist Park. That allowed Atlanta to sweep the series. Marcell Ozuna got the Braves on the board with a three-run homer during the bottom of the first inning. Orlando Arcia followed that with…… read more »