(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 $3.38 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 3 cents less than a week ago, 5 cents less than a month ago, and 12 cents more…… read more »
Local News
ELECTION SET FOR THIS TUESDAY, MAY 21ST
This Tuesday, May 21st is the day of the general primary/nonpartisan election. Precincts across Floyd County will be open from 7 am to 7 pm. Check voter registration status, find their precincts, and view sample ballots on the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov. All local voters with questions may reach out to…… read more »
ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY JOIN ’24 OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK
This week, May 19-25, is observed as National Travel and Tourism Week. Kristi Kent, Director of Communications for the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism, attests that tourism has a significant economic impact on Rome and Floyd County. Visitors are drawn to the area by special events, sports, outdoor attractions, film and television, meetings, and more,…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS: SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES IN HONOR OF MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
(Media release from American Red Cross Georgia Region): The American Red Cross provides support to our U.S. military community at every step of their career — from the time a service member takes their oath to navigating life as a veteran and each event in between. You can find Red Cross support of military communities…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND EARNS AN ‘A’ HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE FROM THE LEAPFROG GROUP
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Redmond earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents,…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES LOSE SUNDAY NIGHT GAME AT HOME TO SAN DIEGO PADRES, TEAMS TO PLAY DAY-NIGHT TWIN BILL TODAY
The Atlanta Braves fell to the San Diego Padres by 9-1 on Sunday evening at Truist Park. That allowed San Diego to take a 2-0 lead in the rain-altered four game series between the teams. The Padres scored three runs in the top of the first inning on a two-run homer by Jake Cronenworth and…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS DROP SUNDAY DOUBLE HEADER IN ASHEVILLE, NC TO TOURISTS
The Rome Emperors dropped both games of a double header up in Asheville, NC to the Tourists on Sunday afternoon. The Tourists took the opener by 7-6 and the nightcap by 9-4. The Emperors went 1-4 during their rain-shortened series at Asheville. They have today off and will be back on their home field at…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES TO HOST SAN DIEGO PADRES THROUGH MONDAY AT TRUIST PARK, LISTEN ON WLAQ
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off day on Thursday and will continue their current seven-game homestand this evening with the first of four games versus the San Diego Padres. Max Fried will serve as the starting pitcher for Atlanta, and Matt Waldron will be on the mound for San Diego. First pitch is slated…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS SPLIT THURSDAY DOUBLE HEADER WITH ASHEVILLE TOURISTS, TEAMS’ SERIES CONTINUES THROUGH THE WEEKEND
The Rome Emperors split a double header against the Asheville Tourists up in Asheville, NC on Thursday evening. Rome won the opener by 6-1, while Asheville took the night cap by 12-1. That evened up the seven-game series between the teams at two games apiece. Game five is on tap for this evening at 6:35…… read more »
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 »