Rome Little Theatre’s production of “Steel Magnolias” will run for the next two weekends from May 3-12 at the historic DeSoto Theatre in downtown Rome. Show times are set for 7:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 pm on Sundays. RLT newcomer Lacey Herring, who portrays the character Annelle, says that “Steel Magnolias” tells a…… read more »
Local News
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE URGES PUBLIC VIGILANCE: SECURE VEHICLES AND VALUABLES
(Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department): The Floyd County Police Department is issuing a crucial reminder to residents to prioritize the security of their vehicles and valuables. In the span of this year alone, there have been 30 reported instances of vehicle entry and 14 cases of vehicle theft within the county’s…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO PRESENT 2024 SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is proud to present the 2024 Summer Speaker Series. Lectures will focus on the Protestant missionary groups which featured prominently in the lives of the Ridge family. The first of these lectures will be Thursday, May 9th at 7PM at Brookes Chapel on the…… read more »
MORE THAN 80 STUDENTS RECOGNIZED AT 2024 GHC HONORS NIGHT
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently held its annual Honors Assembly at the Cartersville site. The event, which was also streamed live, celebrated the academic achievements and special recognition of more than 80 GHC students receiving nearly 100 awards. The Georgia Highlands College Leadership Award was presented to student Madeline…… read more »
GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION AIMED AT BOOSTING GEORGIA’S WORKFORCE TALENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, and state and local leaders, signed multiple pieces of legislation, including HB 982, that will provide a boost to Georgia’s diverse and top-tier workforce talent pool. HB 982, sponsored by Representative Matthew…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES IN LA FOR WEEKEND SET VERSUS DODGERS, LISTEN ON WLAQ!
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and will continue their current six-game road trip out west over the weekend with a three-game series in Los Angeles, CA against the Dodgers. Charlie Morton will serve as starting pitcher for Atlanta in tonight’s series opener. Gavin Stone will head to the mound for LA.…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS TAKE GAME THREE FROM HICKORY CRAWDADS, TEAMS’ SIX-GAME SET CONTINUES THROUGH THE WEEKEND
(Media release from the Rome Emperors): Exposito’s three hits and the bullpen’s 6.1 innings of dominance declawed the Crawdads in Thursday night’s 8-4 victory. Hickory would end up walking in a run in the first after Rome’s 1-2-3 hitters all reached and before walks to Zebrowski and Ward. After Hickory got one back in the…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP SERIES IN SEATTLE WITH WIN OVER MARINERS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Seattle Mariners 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set in Seattle, WA. That allowed Atlanta to avoid being swept in the series. The Braves scored the first run of the day on a bases-loaded walk to Marcell Ozuna in the top of the third inning. They…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS DROP WEDNESDAY OUTING TO HICKORY CRAWDADS
(Media release from the Rome Emperors): The script was flipped in game two of Rome’s series with Hickory, as the Crawdads never trailed in their 4-1 victory, breaking their four-game losing streak against the Emperors. Owen Murphy gave up a two-run homerun to Hickory’s Konner Piotto in the first and wouldn’t give up another run…… read more »
SPRING ACTIVITIES WRAPPING UP AT ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): It was a busy spring at Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation with various events, baseball and softball tournaments, youth sports and there is still more to come. Recreational baseball, softball and t-ball kicked off the season in April with 83 teams between the three leagues and more than 1,100…… read more »