Local News

ROME CLOCKTOWER PUBLIC TOURS TO BE HELD APRIL 6TH

Tickets are available for public tours of the Rome Clocktower to be hosted by the Rome Area History Center on Saturday, April 6th. All tours that were originally planned for May, June, September, and October have been canceled because of upcoming SPLOST-funded renovations of the Clocktower, states Kristi Kent, Director of Communications for the Georgia’s…read more »

ROME CITY WATER DEPARTMENT ASSURES CLEAN AND SAFE WATER QUALITY FOLLOWING CONCERNS AT ASHLAND PARK HOMES

(Media release from the City of Rome, GA): The Rome City Water Department is committed to ensuring the highest standards of water quality and safety for all residents. Recent concerns raised by tenants at Ashland Park Homes regarding water quality have prompted thorough investigations and immediate actions to address any potential issues. Upon receiving reports…read more »

TRACY NAMED ALTO PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Floyd County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Glenn White, has named Dena Tracy assistant principal at Alto Park Elementary School.  “I am honored and excited to have been selected as Assistant Principal of Alto Park Elementary School,” said Dena Tracy. “Floyd County Schools has been a part of my life…read more »

GA DNR: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU SEE A SNAKE

(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): As spring warms up, snakes are moving and Daniel Sollenberger’s phone is ringing. As state herpetologist for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Sollenberger is a go-to for snake questions. In the spring, most of those questions center on two topics: What species is this and…read more »

Local Sports

LADD MCCONKEY TO APPEAR AT ROME EMPERORS GAME

LADD MCCONKEY TO APPEAR AT ROME EMPERORS GAME

(Media release from the Rome Emperors): Two time National Champion and former Georgia Bulldog Ladd McConkey is set to appear at the Rome Emperors game on April 6th. McConkey, a Chatsworth, GA native, spent the last three seasons at the University of Georgia playing wide receiver under head coach Kirby Smart. In his time between…read more »

ROME HIGH ESPORTS SQUAD EXPERIENCES FUN, COMPETITION

ROME HIGH ESPORTS SQUAD EXPERIENCES FUN, COMPETITION

(Media release from Rome City Schools, GA): “Bro. You’ve got to start upping your game if we’re going to make the playoffs.” The words come out fast and furious and could probably be found at any typical Rome High sporting event. On Wednesday afternoon, these Rome athletes found themselves about as far away from a…read more »

ATLANTA HAWKS EDGE BOSTON CELTICS AT STATE FARM ARENA

The Atlanta Hawks edged the NBA-leading Boston Celtics by 120-118 on Monday night at State Farm Arena. That marked the second straight victory for Atlanta and brought Boston’s most recent winning streak to an end at nine in a row. De’Andre Hunter led the Hawks in scoring with 24 points, including a three-pointer with 9.2…read more »

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