The Rome Area Council for the Arts will host its annual Firefly Fling on the evening of Friday, April 25th from 7 pm until 10 pm at the Lewis Loft located in downtown Rome. This year’s Firefly Fling will be a celebration of cubism, a form of art made famous by Pablo Picasso. Lulie Ebaugh,…… read more »
Local News
SENATOR CHUCK HUFSTETLER: MARCH UNDER THE GOLD DOME
Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office: By: Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome) We’re almost down to the final week of the 2025 Legislative Session, and what’s happening at the Capitol right now affects your family, your paycheck, and your way of life. That’s why I’m working hard to ensure our values and needs are front…… read more »
GNTC HUMAN RESOURCES RECEIVES MODEL AGENCY AWARD
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Human Resources has received a Model Agency Award for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025). The Georgia Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Administration (HRA) conducted an assessment in five module areas and an optional policy review module. Thirteen agencies received a Tier 1, or model…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE REMAINED THE SAME OVER THE PAST WEEK
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The average gas price in Georgia holds steady at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is the same as it was a week ago, 1 cent lower than…… read more »
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER GEARING UP FOR APRIL OBSERVANCE OF CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
April will be observed as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The local observance will be spearheaded by the Family Resource Center. This year’s theme is “Powered by Hope, Strengthened by Prevention”. Tina Bartleson, FRC Executive Director, asserts that hope is very powerful in the prevention of child abuse. Events will begin with Pinwheel Placement this…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP SERIES OPENER IN LOS ANGELES TO THE DODGERS
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 on Monday night in the first meeting of a three-game set at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. It marked the fifth consecutive loss for the Braves, while the defending World Series champion Dodgers are 6-0 to start the 2025 regular season. The Dodgers got…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SWEPT IN SAN DIEGO BY PADRES TO OPEN 2025 REGULAR SEASON
The Atlanta Braves were shut out by the San Diego Padres 5-0 on Sunday night in the finale of the teams’ four-game, season-opening set at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. It allowed the Padres to sweep the series. AJ Smith-Shawver was charged with the loss for Atlanta. Nick Pivetta picked up the win for…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP ROAD TRIP WITH SUNDAY NIGHT WIN IN MILWAUKEE OVER BUCKS
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a three-game road trip with a 145-124 win in Milwaukee, WI over the Bucks on Sunday night. Zaccharie Risacher led the charge with 36 points for the Hawks, who snapped a two-game losing skid and are now 36-38 on the 2024-2025 regular season. Dyson Daniels scored 22 points, while Trae…… read more »
COOSA HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES BROOKS RUNNING GRANT FOR TRACK AND FIELD PROGRAM
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Coosa High School (CHS) is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as one of only 60 high schools across the country to receive the Brooks Running Grant. Coosa High School (CHS) is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as one of only 60 high…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES LOSE 2025 REGULAR SEASON OPENER IN SAN DIEGO TO THE PADRES, TUNE IN FOR CONTINUED COVERAGE FROM THE BRAVES RADIO NETWORK THIS WEEKEND ON WLAQ
The Atlanta Braves lost their 2025 regular season opener to the San Diego Padres by 7-4 on Thursday afternoon in San Diego, CA. The Braves notched the first run of the day on an overturned call during the top of the first. The Padres scored a pair of runs in the bottom of that inning…… read more »