(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia’s April unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged for the fourth consecutive month. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Jobs for Georgians is something we take seriously in the Peach State,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “With nearly 70,000…… read more »
Local News
FLOYD COUNTY OFFICE OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION NOTIFIES VOTERS OF MAIL SERVICE DELAYS WITH ABSENTEE BALLOTS
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Office of Elections and Registration has identified significant issues with absentee ballots placed in the mail service and the return rate of those absentee ballots. Over 400 ballots have been mailed for the May 21. 2024 General Primary/Nonpartisan Election, and less than 200 have been returned…… read more »
CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2024 GEORGIA’S ROME PHOTO CONTEST & EXHIBITION
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism announces a call for entries for the 2024 Georgia’s Rome Photo Contest & Exhibition. Photographers are encouraged to submit photos that showcase the beauty of Rome, Cave Spring and Floyd County. Entries will be accepted from May 16 to midnight…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP AT TRION TO HOST ANGIOSCREEN BUS
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Medical Group at Trion is hosting the AngioScreen bus on Monday, May 20 from 8 am to 3 pm. The AngioScreen bus will be parked at 160 Central Ave, Trion, Ga. An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening designed to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke.…… read more »
GHC@NIGHT PROGRAM ADDS MORE THAN A DOZEN NIGHT DEGREE OPTIONS FOR WORKING ADULTS THIS FALL
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): This fall, working adults will have greater flexibility and more options for earning an associate degree from Georgia Highlands College (GHC) thanks to the growing GHC@Night program. The program, geared toward busy and working adults who would like to advance in their careers or start a new career, allows students a…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP SERIES FINALE, DENIED A SWEEP OF CHICAGO CUBS
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Chicago Cubs by 7-1 on Wednesday night in the finale of a three-game set at Truist Park. Atlanta was denied a sweep, but took the series by 2-1. Mike Tauchman got the Cubs on the board with a home run off the first pitch of the game by Charlie…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS DROP WEDNESDAY EVENING GAME IN ASHEVILLE, NC TO TOURISTS
The Rome Emperors lost to the Asheville Tourists by a final score of 4-3 on Wednesday evening in game two of a seven game set in Asheville, NC. The series is now tied up at a game each. The teams will meet in a double header today; the first pitch of the first outing is…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES PICK UP SECOND STRAIGHT SHUTOUT WIN OVER CHICAGO CUBS
The Atlanta Braves blanked the Chicago Cubs by 7-0 on Tuesday night in the middle meeting of a three-game series at Truist Park. It was Atlanta’s second shutout win in a row over Chicago. Matt Olson got the home team on the board with an RBI double in the bottom of the first inning. The…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS OPEN SET IN ASHEVILLE, NC WITH VICTORY OVER THE TOURISTS
The Rome Emperors opened up a seven-game series in Asheville, NC with an 11-1 victory over the Tourists on Tuesday afternoon. The Emperors assumed an early lead with five runs during the top of the first inning and never looked back. They will face the Tourists again this evening at 6:35 pm. The Emperors lead…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN HOMESTAND WITH SHUTOUT WIN OVER CHICAGO CUBS
The Atlanta Braves opened a seven-game homestand with a 2-0 shutout win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night at Truist Park. Zack Short got the Braves on the board with an RBI double in the bottom of the sixth inning. That was followed by an RBI single from Ronald Acuna Jr. Atlanta’s starting pitcher…… read more »