Philanthropic individuals are sought by The Salvation Army of Rome, GA to donate monetary contributions towards its mission to provide hunger relief, shelter, and more for those in need around the area. Major Hank Harwell, the local corps officer, attests that most people think of donating to the organization during the holidays via the Red…… read more »
Local News
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS HISTORIC TAX CUT PACKAGE INTO LAW
(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 local and state leaders, signed HB 1015 into law on Thursday at a ceremony in Augusta – accelerating the largest state income tax cut in Georgia history. Sponsored by Representative Lauren McDonald and co-sponsored…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL “ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 3RD GRADER?” AWARENESS FUNDRAISER
The 2nd annual “Are You Smarter Than A 3rd Grader?” Awareness Fundraiser was hosted by the Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth on Thursday night at the Rome City Auditorium. Funds raised from the event will be used to promote the Commission’s goal of improving school success with a focus on early childhood literacy,…… read more »
GA DNR: CLEAN FEEDERS SAVE BIRDS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): Sick birds are occasionally reported in backyards across Georgia. A common denominator in these incidents is feeders and feeding areas that are not cleaned regularly. Birds are at risk from a variety of diseases that can flourish when birds flock to neglected feeders. Wildlife biologist Todd…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE UNCHANGED IN MARCH FROM FEBRUARY, STILL LOWER THAN NATIONAL RATE
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia’s March unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged from a revised 3.1 percent in February. The unemployment rate was seven-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “When it comes to building a strong economy, Georgia means business,” said Commissioner Thompson. “Being recognized as…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN HOMESTAND THIS WEEKEND WITH SET VERSUS TEXAS RANGERS, LISTEN ON WLAQ
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and will be back at Truist Park tonight to open up a nine-game home stand with the first of three matches against the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers. Chris Sale will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while Andrew Heaney will be on the mound…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS SNAP LOSING SKID WITH THURSDAY NIGHT WIN OVER ASHEVILLE TOURISTS, TEAMS’ SERIES IN ASHEVILLE, NC CONTINUES THROUGH THE WEEKEND
The Rome Emperors snapped a three-game losing skid on Thursday evening with an 8-5 win in Asheville, NC over the Tourists. The Tourists lead the six game series between the teams by two games to one. Game four is on tap for this evening at 6:35 pm. Rome’s series at Asheville will continue through Sunday…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES COMPLETE SWEEP OF HOUSTON ASTROS WITH WEDNESDAY WIN IN HOUSTON, TX
The Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 5-4 in 10 innings on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set in Houston, TX. That allowed the Braves to sweep the series. Houston struck first with a solo home run by Yordan Alvarez in the bottom of the first inning. Marcell Ozuna began the top…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS DROP HIGH SCORING AFFAIR AT ASHEVILLE, NC TO TOURISTS
The Rome Emperors fell to the Asheville Tourists by a final score of 15-12 on Wednesday evening in the second meeting of a six-game set in Asheville, NC. It allowed the Tourists to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Those teams will meet again this evening at 6:35 pm.… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS ELIMINATED BY CHICAGO BULLS FROM NBA’S EASTERN CONFERENCE PLAY-IN TOURNAMENT
The Atlanta Hawks lost in Chicago, IL to the Bulls by 131-116 in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night. That officially eliminated Atlanta from the tourney.… read more »