(Media release from the Exchange Club Family Resource Center): The Family Resource Center announces its Inaugural “Giving Day” on April 25th. Donors can pledge or contribute to support the child abuse prevention programs of the agency. All donors will receive a limited-edition sticker created by Berry College Bonner Program volunteers. According to Chase Tolbert, Chair…… read more »
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GNTC HOSTS NC3 SIGNING DAY
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Eight northwest Georgia high school students committed to pursuing a technical education during a signing event hosted by Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC). This year marks GNTC’s first time participating in the National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Letter of Intent Signing Day, which was held on April 18…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS: RACE TO HELP SAVE LIVES BY GIVING BLOOD
(Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia): As May approaches, the American Red Cross reminds eligible donors to keep the blood supply stable by racing to give blood in the weeks to come. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors – are crucial to keeping shelves fully stocked with…… read more »
ROME’S HARRY S. PIERCE, JR. APPOINTED TO GEORGIA BOARD OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp last week announced the appointment and re-appointment of 41 Georgians to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. Harry S. Pierce, Jr. of Rome has been appointed to the Board of Economic Development. Harry S. Pierce, Jr. is one of the founders and current…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE HOLDS STEADY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average saw a minimal decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.42 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN NL EAST SERIES WITH SHUT OUT WIN OVER MIAMI MARLINS
The Atlanta Braves blanked the Miami Marlins 3-0 on Monday night in the first meeting of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. Ronald Acuna Jr. notched his 190th career stolen base during the first inning to set a new Atlanta-era record for stolen bases. Travis d’Arnaud got the Braves on the board…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS CLOSE FIRST ROAD SERIES WITH THREE STRAIGHT WINS IN ASHEVILLE, ONWARD TO WINSTON-SALEM
(Media release from the Rome Emperors): After dropping the first two to the Tourists, the Emperors plated 32 runs in final three games to win their first road series of the season in AsheVegas. Game One: Tourists 4, Emperors 2 Ten days removed from a dazzling debut against Hickory, Drue Hackenberg faced a very different…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP FINALE, STILL TAKE SERIES FROM TEXAS RANGERS
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Texas Rangers by 6-4 on Sunday night in the finale of a three-game set at Truist Park. That denied a sweep of the weekend series for the Braves, who also saw their latest winning streak come to an end at six straight games. Atlanta struck first with a three-run…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS’ SUNDAY MATCH AT ASHEVILLE, NC VERSUS TOURISTS POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
The Rome Emperors’ game in Asheville, NC versus the Tourists which had been scheduled for Sunday has been postponed due to inclement weather and unplayable field conditions. It will be made up on May 16th. The Emperors went 3-2 in their rain shortened series at Asheville. They are off today and will return to action…… read more »
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 »