Attention, Spring cleaners! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 10th! It’s the date of the next Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Event to be hosted by the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, located at 412 Lavender Drive. Emma Wells, Director of Solid Waste for Floyd County, says that the public was very responsive to the first…… read more »
Local News
GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES: FIVE STATE PARKS TO VISIT IN 2025 – BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE DOES
Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: Georgia’s state parks are no secret, but some of their best-kept treasures are still waiting to be discovered by many. As travelers move beyond the usual hotspots in search of quieter, more authentic, outdoor escapes, these five parks are the perfect locations to put at the…… read more »
RED CROSS GIVING DAY, MARCH 26, RALLIES 30,000 SUPPORTERS TO DELIVER AID WHEN HELP CAN’T WAIT AFTER DISASTERS
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: The American Red Cross of Georgia is issuing a call to help ensure no one faces a disaster alone by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26. During the first 50 days of 2025, Red Cross volunteers responded to more big disasters in the U.S.…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: UNEMPLOYMENT RATE UNCHANGED IN ROME, DOWN SLIGHTLY FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA IN JANUARY
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in January, unchanged over-the-previous-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.6 percent. “Georgia’s success is driven by its people, and we remain committed to supporting them every step of the way,”…… read more »
COMMUNITY INVITED TO “GREASE SINGALONG!” AND OTHER OFFERINGS OF THE ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AND HISTORIC DESOTO THEATRE FOUNDATION
The community is invited by the Rome International Film Festival and the Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation to a “Grease Singalong!” scheduled for Saturday, April 5th at 7 pm at the DeSoto Theatre, 501 Broad Street in Rome. Fans of the 1978 film “Grease” will enjoy an opportunity to screen it in the historic downtown venue…… read more »
Local Sports
LISTEN TO SPRING TRAINING ACTION FROM THE ATLANTA BRAVES RADIO NETWORK ON WLAQ THIS WEEKEND!
The Atlanta Braves blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 7-0 in a Spring Training game among National League East rivals on Thursday in North Port, FL. Highlights included a two-run homer by Marcell Ozuna during Atlanta’s four-run fifth inning. The Braves will be in Port Charlotte today to take on the Tampa Bay Rays; first pitch is…… read more »
ROME EMPERORS’ SEASON OPENER SET FOR APRIL 4TH
The Rome Emperors are drawing nearer to their regular season. Opening Day is set for Friday, April 4th at AdventHealth Stadium versus the Winston Salem Dash. Gavin Booker, play-by-play announcer for the Rome Emperors on MiLB.tv, says that fans will enjoy a loaded promotional schedule for this year. Players will enjoy a new surface on…… read more »
DARLINGTON SOCCER ACADEMY TO PARTNER WITH SOUTHERN SOCCER ACADEMY SWARM FC AND COMPETE IN MLS NEXT
Media release from Darlington School: Darlington School and the Darlington School Soccer Academy are excited to announce a strategic partnership with Southern Soccer Academy Swarm FC that will provide access to top-tier developmental pathways for our student-athletes. Beginning in the fall of 2025, Darlington School Soccer Academy will become the Southern Soccer Swarm Residential Academy…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES NOTCH WEDNESDAY SHUTOUT OVER NEW YORK YANKEES AT SPRING TRAINING
The Atlanta Braves shutout the New York Yankees by a final score of 4-0 in Spring Training action on Wednesday night in Tampa, FL. Austin Riley had a two-run homer during the top of the sixth inning. Spencer Schwellenbach was Atlanta’s winning pitcher; he surrendered just two hits, walked one, and struck out 10 over…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES RESUME GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE PLAY THIS EVENING VS. NEW YORK YANKEES
The Atlanta Braves had a break in their Spring Training schedule on Tuesday and will return to action this evening versus the New York Yankees in Tampa, FL. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 pm. Braves fans may listen to coverage of weekend Spring Training games from the Braves Radio Network on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9…… read more »