Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s May unemployment rate was 3.5%, down one-tenth from a revised 3.6% in April. The unemployment rate was seven-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Month after month, Georgia shows what’s possible when job creation and economic opportunity…… read more »
Local News
PARADISE GARDEN FOUNDATION LOOKS FORWARD TO THE RE-OPENING OF THE WORLD’S FOLK ART CHURCH AT PARADISE GARDEN THIS WEEKEND
A portion of Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden that has been closed for more than a quarter of a century will re-open to the public this weekend. The Paradise Garden Foundation recently announced that the World’s Folk Art Church will re-open for visitors to explore on Sunday, June 22nd. It was closed by Finster himself in…… read more »
EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO SET FOR SATURDAY
The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency invites members of the community to the Emergency Services Expo set for Saturday, June 21st from 11 am until 1 pm at the East Rome WalMart located on Cartersville Highway. The special event will feature a weather radio giveaway and opportunities to learn CPR and First Aid. Saturday is…… read more »
GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE LAUNCHES NEARLY $12 MILLION RENOVATION OF FLOYD CAMPUS TO EXPAND HEALTHCARE EDUCATION
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has officially launched one of the most significant renovation projects in the institution’s history. This summer marks the beginning of a campus revitalization at the Floyd Campus, headlined by a nearly $12 million renovation of the Lakeview Building—home to GHC’s high-performing Nursing and Dental Hygiene…… read more »
GA DPH CONFIRMS SIXTH MEASLES CASE OF 2025
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a sixth case of measles in Georgia in 2025. The unvaccinated individual is a family member of the confirmed measles case in May. The individual was quarantined at home following exposure, so there are no additional exposures…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES BLANK NEW YORK METS AT TRUIST PARK, ROME EMPERORS DROP ROAD GAME AT WINSTON SALEM TO DASH ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT
The Atlanta Braves picked up a 5-0 shutout victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday night in game two of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. That allowed Atlanta to take the series. Ronald Acuna Jr. clubbed a home run on the first pitch of the bottom of the first inning.…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN EXTRA INNING GAME VERSUS NEW YORK METS AT TRUIST PARK, ROME EMPERORS OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH WIN IN WINSTON SALEM, NC OVER DASH
The Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets by a final score of 5-4 in 10 innings on Tuesday night to open a three-game National League East series at Truist Park. The Mets struck first with a home run by Juan Soto during the top of the first inning and tacked on two more with…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES CONTINUE HOMESTAND WITH NL EAST SET VERSUS NEW YORK METS, ROME EMPERORS ON THE ROAD AGAIN
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will resume their current six-game homestand tonight with game one of a three-game National League East set against the New York Mets. Spencer Schwellenbach will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while David Peterson will head to the mound for New York. First pitch is…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ LATEST WINNING STREAK ENDS AT THREE IN A ROW WITH SUNDAY LOSS TO COLORADO ROCKIES, ROME EMPERORS WRAP UP HOMESTAND WITH LOSS TO GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Colorado Rockies by a final score of 10-1 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set at Truist Park. It denied a sweep of the weekend series for the Braves, who also saw their latest winning streak end at three straight games. Grant Holmes was charged with…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES BACK HOME THIS WEEKEND VERSUS COLORADO ROCKIES, LISTEN ON WLAQ
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and will be back at Truist Park this evening to open a six-game homestand with the first of three games versus the Colorado Rockies. Bryce Elder will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while German Marquez will be on the mound for Colorado. First pitch is…… read more »