Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average is quietly edging higher, reminding drivers that even small increases can add up at the pump. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. As of Monday, the state average is 2 cents higher…… read more »
Local News
NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries now seeks volunteers for the holiday season. Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, states that some extra helping hands are needed during the busy months of November and December. Many people are burdened by additional expenses over the holiday season. Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries’ mission is to meet the basic need of hunger…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD AND HARBIN CLINIC SCHEDULE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENTS
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic will be spreading the message that there’s power in knowing, urging women to get an annual mammogram in the fight against breast cancer. Pink is the nationally recognized color for breast cancer awareness, and Atrium Health…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET WITH STATE LEGISLATORS ON TUESDAY
Announcement from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet with state legislative representatives on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 at the County Administration building located at 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Caucus Room (Suite 204). The meeting is open to the public. Agendas can be viewed by visiting www.floydcountyga.gov/BOClive… read more »
MINI-GRANTS OFFERED TO PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS BY TWO GEORGIA EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (or DECAL): The Georgia Foundation for Early Care + Learning and the Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE) are offering $5,000 mini-grants to 15 elementary schools partnering with local child care programs to help students transition into Georgia’s Pre-K Program and Kindergarten. To receive…… read more »
Local Sports
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK EIGHT OF THE 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Week eight of the 2025 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM provide coverage of Darlington football this year. The Tigers are off this week. In the match-ups on tap for week eight: Unity Lions @ Young Americans Christian Eagles Armuchee Indians @ Coosa Eagles Haralson…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD SPORTS HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES HALL OF FAME GOLF TOURNAMENT AND 2026 HALL OF FAME CLASS
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: The Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame is hosting its annual Willard Nixon Golf Tournament on Friday, October 24 at Stonebridge Golf Course in Rome. It is a 4-man scramble with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds from the golf tournament will go to benefit local area high…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP 2025 SEASON WITH WIN AT HOME OVER PITTSBURGH PIRATES
The Atlanta Braves concluded their 2025 season on Sunday afternoon with a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park. Highlights included a two-run homer from Ronald Acuna Jr. in the bottom of the first inning. Charlie Morton made what will likely be his final major league appearance as the starting pitcher for Atlanta.…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS PICK UP SUNDAY WIN AT HOME OVER WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
The Atlanta Falcons picked up a 34-27 victory on their home field over the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons improved to 2-2 on the 2025 regular season. They have a bye next week and will return to action on the evening of Monday, October 13th at 7:15 pm versus the…… read more »
GEORGIA ELITE CLASSIC SHOWCASE RETURNS TO ROME’S BARRON STADIUM DECEMBER 27-28, 2025
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism and Rome Sports are proud to welcome the Georgia Elite Classic Showcase back to Barron Stadium on Saturday, December 27, and Sunday, December 28, 2025. This exciting annual event will feature both tackle and flag football games, offering fans the…… read more »