The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency continues to encourage locals to participate in its SAFE Emergency Preparedness Academy. Classes are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6 pm until 8 pm at the Emergency Operations Center located on East 12th Street in Rome. Tim Herrington, Floyd EMA Director, says that…… read more »
Local News
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY FAME PATHWAY COLLABORATED WITH THE GEORGIA FILM ACADEMY TO HOST AVTF TRAINING
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): The FAME (Film, Arts, Media & Entertainment) Pathway at the Floyd County Schools College & Career Academy collaborated with the Georgia Film Academy this past weekend at the CCA for a AVTF Teacher Training Program that empowers educators across Georgia to elevate their film and media curriculum. The…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS ROLL OUT LITERACY COMPASS INITIATIVE
(Media release from Rome City Schools, GA): “Literacy is something that we know we have to look at. When you bring folks together around a single cause, they are focused. They are in it, and you can get some things done. That’s exactly what we have done here.” Although those words weren’t the first ones…… read more »
GNTC BOASTS STRONG PARTNERSHIP WITH CHATTOOGA COUNTY
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) maintains a strong presence in Chattooga County—providing Adult Education, Driver’s Education and Dual Enrollment classes to serve area residents. “Our partnership with GNTC has grown and continues to grow,” said Blake Elsberry, sole commissioner of Chattooga County. “Whether it be in the field…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: UNEMPLOYMENT RATES FOR MARCH ROSE SLIGHTLY IN ROME, NORTHWEST GEORGIA
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.0 percent in March, up one-tenth over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.0 percent. “Georgia’s job market is red hot with opportunity,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “This continuous growth is a…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES CONTINUE HOMESTAND WITH WEEKEND SET VERSUS CLEVELAND GUARDIANS THIS WEEKEND, LISTEN ON WLAQ
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and will be back in action this weekend with a three-game set at Truist Park versus the Cleveland Guardians. Chris Sale will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta in this evening’s series opener, and Logan Allen will be on the mound for Cleveland. The first pitch…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS CONTINUE SERIES IN WINSTON SALEM, NC VERSUS THE DASH OVER THE WEEKEND, THEN IT’S BACK HOME SWEET ROME
The Rome Emperors snapped a two-game losing skid with a shutout victory over the Winston Salem Dash by 8-0 on Thursday evening in game three of a six game set in Winston Salem, NC. The teams will meet again this evening at 7 pm. The Emperors will continue the series at Winston Salem through this…… read more »
FOUR FLOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT-ATHLETES RECEIVED THE ‘MOST POSITIVE’ AWARD FROM THE POSITIVE ATHLETE ORGANIZATION
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): For the tenth consecutive year, the Positive Athlete organization has named their Regional Award Winners for the Northwest GA Region, and four FCS student-athletes were recognized for this honor. Kileigh Barcomb from Armuchee was named the Northwest Georgia winner for girls cheer and gymnastics, Waylon Carter from Coosa…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES COMPLETE SWEEP WITH EXTRA INNING WIN OVER MIAMI MARLINS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 in 10 innings on Wednesday night to wrap up a three-game set at Truist Park. It allowed Atlanta to sweep the series. The Braves notched two runs during the bottom of the first inning as Ronald Acuna Jr. scored on a balk and Marcell Ozuna hit an…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS DROP SECOND STRAIGHT IN WINSTON SALEM, NC TO THE DASH
The Rome Emperors lost to the Winston Salem Dash by a final score of 5-4 on Wednesday night in the second outing of a six-game set in Winston Salem, NC. Winston Salem now leads the series by 2-0. The teams will meet again tonight at 7 pm. The Emperors will be back on their home…… read more »