(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.43 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 10 cents more than a week ago, 17 cents more than a month ago, and 4 cents more…… read more »
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GOVERNOR KEMP: ADJUSTED YTD TAX REVENUES DOWN 4.3%
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in March totaled $2.34 billion, for a decrease of $338.7 million or 12.6 percent compared to FY 2023, when net tax collections approached a total of $2.68 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue totaled $23.49 billion, for…… read more »
CARR KICKS OFF ANNUAL FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT GEORGIA’S REGIONAL FOOD BANKS
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr, Feeding Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia are kicking off the 13th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy, a two-week fundraising competition to benefit the state’s regional food banks. This year’s drive will take place…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS: GIVE BACK DURING NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH
(Media release from American Red Cross, Georgia Region): During National Volunteer Month, the American Red Cross of Georgia is celebrating community heroes whose daily support and hard work embody the organization’s lifesaving mission to help people in need. On the evening of April 16, the Red Cross of Georgia will host a statewide Volunteer Recognition…… read more »
GROUNDBREAKING HELD FOR NOVA RIVER DISTRICT
A groundbreaking ceremony was hosted on Thursday by the Rome-Floyd Chamber for the new Nova River District development. According to the Rome Downtown Development Authority, the mixed-use development will result in the addition of 250 residential units and 18,000 square feet of commercial space to River District on West 3rd Street. Photo from the Rome-Floyd…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES TAKE SERIES AT MIAMI WITH SUNDAY WIN OVER MARLINS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 9-7 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game National League East set at loanDepot Park in Miami, FL. That allowed Atlanta to take the series by two games to one. The Braves opened the scoring when Matt Olson reached home plate on a sac fly by…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS WRAP UP HOMESTAND WITH SUNDAY SPLIT
(Media release from the Rome Emperors): Adam Zebrowski’s walk-off single in game one and E.J. Exposito’s game-tying three-run homerun in game two headlined the final day of a wild two-week homestand at AdventHealth Stadium. Game One: Emperors 5, Renegades 4 Spencer Schwellenbach stretched his streak of no earned runs given-up out to 11.1 innings after…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP REGULAR SEASON WITH LOSS ON THE ROAD TO INDIANA PACERS
The Atlanta Hawks concluded their regular season with a loss on the road to the Indiana Pacers by 157-115 on Sunday afternoon at Indianapolis, IN. That allowed Indy to sweep the four-game season series between the teams. The Hawks will be in Chicago, IL to take on the Bulls on Wednesday night in the NBA’s…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES CONCLUDE FIRST HOMESTAND OF THE YEAR WITH A LOSS TO THE NEW YORK METS, TUNE IN FOR COVERAGE OF THE BRAVES’ SERIES AT MIAMI VERSUS THE MARLINS OVER THE WEEKEND ON WLAQ!
The Atlanta Braves finished their first homestand of the 2024 regular season with a loss to the New York Mets by 16-4 on Thursday in a National League East outing at Truist Park. The Mets struck first with an RBI single from Brett Baty in the top of the first inning. They notched two more…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS’ THURSDAY TWIN BILL VERSUS HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES POSTPONED, TEAMS TO MEET OVER THE WEEKEND AT ADVENT HEALTH STADIUM
The Rome Emperors’ doubleheader versus the Hudson Valley Renegades that had been set for Thursday has been postponed due to inclement weather. One game will be made up as part of a doubleheader today with a 5 pm first pitch. Rome’s series versus Hudson Valley will continue through the weekend. For tickets and more information,…… read more »