Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Georgia’s average price for a gallon of regular gas fell this week, offering some relief to drivers across the state. As of Monday, the statewide average sits at $2.79 per gallon, though daily price changes remain possible. “Georgia drivers are getting some relief at the pump as…… read more »
Local News
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO GATHER TUESDAY
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Prior to that, an executive session for personnel will take place at 4 pm in the City Manager’s Conference Room. View…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: NOVEMBER TAX REVENUES UP 0.9%
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of November totaled almost $2.4 billion, for an increase of $22.4 million, or 0.9%, compared to FY 2025, when net tax collections approached $2.38 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled nearly $13.28…… read more »
FLOYD HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION RECEIVES $20,000 FOR BREAST HEALTH PROGRAMS
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Floyd Healthcare Foundation, an affiliate of Atrium Health Floyd, has been awarded $20,000 from the Georgia Breast Cancer License Plate Fund, a program of the State Office of Rural Health. The funds, generated from the sale of Breast Cancer Awareness-themed Georgia vehicle license plates, will be used to provide…… read more »
GNTC HONORS FALL 2025 GRADUATES
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Approximately 300 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students crossed the stage of the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, Dec. 4, to the cheers of their families, friends and instructors. After students, administrators and faculty marched into place during Processional and stood for the National Anthem, Invocation was led…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA FALCONS LOSE AT HOME TO SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
The Atlanta Falcons lost at home to the Seattle Seahawks by a final score of 37-9 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It extended the Falcons’ current losing streak to two in a row. They will be back in action this Thursday night on the road versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kick off is set for…… read more »
JOHN SMOLTZ BRINGS INSPIRING MESSAGE TO SHORTER UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT’S GALA
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University celebrated a memorable evening of inspiration and generosity at its eighth annual President’s Gala on Thursday, December 4th. This cherished tradition supports student scholarships and highlights the University’s mission of Transforming Lives through Christ. This year’s Gala welcomed Baseball Hall of Famer and FOX MLB lead analyst John Smoltz as…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN HOMESTAND WITH LOSS TO LA CLIPPERS
The Atlanta Hawks opened a two-game homestand on Wednesday night with a loss to the LA Clippers by 115-92 at State Farm Arena. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored a team-high 21 points for the Hawks, who have lost their last two straight games and are now 13-10 for the 2025-2026 regular season. James Harden notched a game-high…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS EDGED IN DETROIT BY PISTONS
The Atlanta Hawks were edged by the Detroit Pistons by 99-98 on Monday night in Detroit, MI. Jalen Johnson led all players in scoring with 29 points and had 13 rebounds for the Hawks, who saw their latest winning streak end at two straight games and are now 13-9 on the 2025-26 regular season. Nickeil…… read more »
DARLINGTON’S JORDAN SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS CARNEY, SANDOE & ASSOCIATES ATHLETIC PRACTICE AD TRAINING CAMP
Media release from Darlington School: Carney Sandoe & Associates (CSA) is proud to announce that Darlington School Athletic Director Mitch Jordan (’90) has been selected as a member of the faculty for the AD Training Camp (ADTC), a premier professional development event for new and aspiring athletic administrators nationwide. The next ADTC will take place…… read more »