Dude…if you are a fan of “The Big Lebowski”, make plans to join the Rome International Film Festival and the Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation for a screening of the cult Coen Brothers classic on Saturday, July 26th at 7 pm at the DeSoto Theatre in downtown Rome. Leanne Cook, Executive Director of RIFF and President…… read more »
Local News
GOVERNOR KEMP: JUNE NET TAX REVENUES UP 4.1%, ADJUSTED YTD UP 0.6%
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in June totaled roughly $3.15 billion for an increase of $124.3 million, or 4.1 percent, compared to FY 2024 when net tax collections approached $3.03 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue totaled almost $33.62 billion for an increase…… read more »
GA DPS: 13 PEOPLE KILLED, OVER 135 INJURED DURING 2025 INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY TRAVEL PERIOD
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: During the 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated eight fatal traffic crashes, while local law enforcement agencies investigated an additional five, resulting in a total of 13 traffic-related deaths statewide. The holiday travel period began at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday,…… read more »
GA GOHS: “OPERATION SOUTHERN SLOW DOWN” STARTS MONDAY IN FIVE SOUTHEASTERN STATES
Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: Drivers are being warned to slow down or risk receiving a ticket when “Operation Southern Slow Down” begins next week in five southeastern states. This is the ninth year for the regional week-long speed enforcement and awareness campaign that will run from July 14-20 in…… read more »
GNTC DIESEL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY STUDENT CALIBRATES HIS FUTURE
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Seventeen-year-old Jasper Byrd’s career decisions mapped his path to the Diesel Equipment Technology program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC). Byrd, a student at Coahulla Creek High School, takes classes through the Northwest Georgia College and Career Academy in Dalton and is also enrolled in GNTC’s Dual Enrollment…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS TO ATHLETICS, ROME EMPERORS BEGIN HOMESTAND WITH WIN OVER HUB CITY SPARTANBURGERS
The Atlanta Braves opened a six-game road trip with a loss to the Athletics by 10-1 in the first meeting of a three-game set in Sacramento, CA. It was the fifth loss in a row for Atlanta. Lawrence Butler led off the bottom of the first inning with an inside the park home run for…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES ON THE ROAD AGAIN
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will open a six-game road trip tonight with the first of three games in Sacramento, CA versus the Athletics. Didier Fuentes will serve as the starting pitcher for the Braves, while Jeffrey Springs will head to the mound for the Athletics. First pitch is slated…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS BACK HOME THIS WEEK
The Rome Emperors were off Monday and will be back in action tonight on their home field at AdventHealth Stadium with the first of six games against the Hub City Spartanburgers. First pitch is slated for 7 pm. Gavin Booker, play-by-play announcer, enthuses that homestand highlights for this week will include an Ozzie Albies Fish…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SWEPT AND ROME EMPERORS AVOID BEING SWEPT ON SUNDAY, OLSON AND SALE GET ALL-STAR NOD
The Atlanta Braves wrapped up a nine-game homestand on Sunday afternoon with a loss to the Baltimore Orioles by 2-1 in the last outing of a three-game set at Truist Park. The Braves were swept in that series and went 2-7 during their homestand. Jackson Holliday got the Orioles on the board with a two-run…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES AND ROME EMPERORS PICK UP WEDNESDAY NIGHT WINS, ACUNA TAPPED TO SERVE AS NL STARTER IN MLB ALL-STAR GAME ON JULY 15TH IN ATLANTA
The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Angels by 8-3 on Wednesday night in the middle outing of a three-game set at Truist Park. It evened the series at 1-1. The Angels struck first with a two run single from Jo Adell in the top of the first inning. The Braves surged ahead on a…… read more »