The Children’s Museum of Rome will host its 2025 Touch A Truck event on Saturday, May 24th from 10 am to 1 pm at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. Kids will have the opportunity to explore firetrucks, excavators, and more at this annual fundraiser, according to Jenna Bosarge, museum co-founder. She adds that there will also…… read more »
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SHORTER UNIVERSITY STUDENTS SERVE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH HAWKS ON MISSION
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University students, faculty, and staff recently stepped into service during Hawks on Mission, an annual initiative that mobilizes the campus community to make a difference throughout the Rome area and beyond. More than 240 participants signed up to serve through 19 community projects, partnering with local churches, nonprofits, and ministries…… read more »
GHC COMMENCEMENT SET FOR MAY 15TH
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Hundreds of Georgia Highlands College (GHC) graduates will come together on May 15 in Rome to celebrate earning their college degree. GHC will have three events this year at the Floyd Campus gym, 3175 Cedartown Hwy, Rome GA 30161. Ceremonies will be held at 10:30AM and 6:30PM, with the Nursing pinning and…… read more »
AAA REVEALS SUMMER TRAVEL TRENDS AMID ECONOMIC CONCERNS
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: As temperatures rise, so does the desire to travel. A new survey from AAA – The Auto Club Group reveals that 58% of Georgians plan to take a summer trip, up slightly from 57% last year. This enthusiasm for travel aligns perfectly with National Travel and Tourism Week (May…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE STALLS
The Georgia gas price average saw little movement at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent higher than a week ago, 13 cents lower than a month ago, and 54 cents lower than last…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN SERIES WITH SHUTOUT VICTORY OVER CINCINNATI REDS, ROME EMPERORS BACK IN ACTION TONIGHT
The Atlanta Braves shut out the Cincinnati Reds by 4-0 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series at Truist Park. It was the second consecutive win for Atlanta and the third loss in a row for Cincinnati. The Braves scored all four of their runs during the bottom of the third inning…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP WEEKEND WITH SUNDAY NIGHT WIN AT HOME OVER LOS ANGELES DODGERS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers by 4-3 on Sunday night in the finale of a three-game set at Truist Park. It allowed Atlanta to avoid being swept in the weekend series, as well as the six-game season set between the teams. The Braves also snapped a three-game losing skid, while the Dodgers’…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS SWEEP SUNDAY DOUBLE-HEADER, ENTER THREE-WAY TIE FOR FIRST PLACE
Media release from the Rome Emperors: Outscored 7-1 since Tuesday night’s win, Rome’s offense finally came to life Sunday, winning game one, 8-1, behind twelve hits and game two in shutout fashion, 2-0, to split the series with Hub City. Game One: Emperors 8, Spartanburgers 1 Each of the first four batters Rome sent to…… read more »
ROME HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL PROGRAM
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School will be offering a new sport for girls for the first time in the fall of 2025, as the first Lady Wolves Flag Football Team will take the field. Flag football continues to be one of the fastest-growing sports in the country and the state,…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES TO HOST LA DODGERS THIS WEEKEND AT TRUIST PARK, LISTEN ON WLAQ
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and will be back at Truist Park tonight to open a seven-game homestand with the first meeting in a three-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Grant Holmes will serve as the starting pitcher for Atlanta in tonight’s series opener, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto will head to…… read more »