Just over five months remain until the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels and other top aviators take to the skies of Rome, Georgia for the 2025 Wings Over North Georgia air show. This year’s air show is slated for October 17th through 19th at Rome’s Russell Regional Airport. A Friday evening twilight show with fireworks will…… read more »
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE KATIE DEMPSEY OF ROME NAMED CHAIR OF THE HOUSE STUDY COMMITTEE ON ABANDONED CHILD PLACEMENT FOLLOWING HOSPITAL DISCHARGE
Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office: State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources, was recently appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as the chair of the House Study Committee on Abandoned Child Placement Following Hospital Discharge. “I’m grateful to Speaker Burns…… read more »
DARLINGTON’S BROWN DINNER HONORS FACULTY, STAFF
Media release from Darlington School: Darlington School honored outstanding faculty and staff members at the annual Brown Faculty Appreciation Dinner, hosted by the Board of Trustees on Thursday, May 8. The following faculty and staff members were recognized for their five-year anniversaries: Dr. Mike Natarella, Matt Nolin, five years; Cristy Baldwin, Shelley Daniel, Derek Fine, Virginia Guth,…… read more »
SWIM SEASON IS ALMOST HERE! AMERICAN RED CROSS SHARES WATER SAFETY TIPS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Media release from the American Red Cross, Georgia Region: The American Red Cross encourages families to prepare for the fast-approaching summer swim season by learning to be “water smart.” Research shows that participation in formal water safety and swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% for one to four-year-olds. “Before families head…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HOLDS AT 3.6% FOR 11 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s April 2025 unemployment rate was 3.6%, unchanged from a revised 3.6% in March. The unemployment rate was six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “For 11 consecutive months, Georgia’s unemployment rate has held at 3.6%, consistently outperforming the national average. This sustained…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP NL EAST SET AT HOME WITH WIN OVER WASHINGTON NATIONALS AND HEAD TO BOSTON FOR WEEKEND SET VERSUS RED SOX, ROME EMPERORS’ SERIES AT GREENSBORO, NC CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves picked up a 5-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a four game National League East set at Truist Park. That allowed Atlanta to take the series by 3-1 and make a return to .500 with a record of 22-22 on the 2025 regular season. The…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUTING TO WASHINGTON NATIONALS AT TRUIST PARK, ROME EMPERORS FALL IN GREENSBORO, NC TO GRASSHOPPERS
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Washington Nationals by 5-4 on Wednesday evening in game three of a four-game set at Truist Park. The Braves’ lead in the series now stands at 2-1. The Nationals struck first with a run in the top of the first inning. The Braves struck back with two runs in…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES REACH .500 WITH TUESDAY NIGHT VICTORY OVER WASHINGTON NATIONALS, ROME EMPERORS OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH WIN IN GREENSBORO, NC OVER GRASSHOPPERS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals by 5-2 on Tuesday night in the second outing of a four game National League East set at Truist Park. That allowed the Braves to improve to 21-21 on the 2025 regular season – finally at .500! The Nationals took an early lead with a home run by…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN NL EAST SERIES WITH WALK-OFF WIN OVER WASHINGTON NATIONALS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals by 4-3 on Monday night in the opener of a four game National League East set at Truist Park. The Braves scored two runs in the bottom of the third inning on RBI singles from Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II. James Wood hit a solo home run…… read more »
ROME’S RITCHIE REAPS SAL PITCHER OF THE WEEK HONORS
Media release from the Rome Emperors: The South Atlantic League, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, today announced their weekly award winners which included Rome’s staff ace, JR Ritchie. J.R.’s complete game shutout of the Greenville Drive Saturday night drew national attention, as the Braves’ no.7 prospect became just the second pitcher in Minor League…… read more »