LOCAL NEWS
AAA: Gas Prices Drop As Summer Travel Ramps Up
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (June 22, 2026) - As temperatures rise in Georgia, drivers are getting a much-needed break at the pump. Falling gas prices come as Georgians prepare to travel for Independence Day, with record numbers expected to hit the roads beginning next weekend. "Georgia ...
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Rome City Commissioners to Meet on Monday, Floyd County Commission to Gather on 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. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below: The Floyd County Board of Commissioners wi...
Jun 21, 2026
Georgia Ranks 39th in the Nation for Child and Family Well-Being
Media release from the Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth: ATLANTA-Georgia ranks 39th out of 50 states for overall child and family well-being, according to the 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. For the first time, the publication includes a new scoring met...
Jun 21, 2026
GA DNR: Pick Up Trash and Be BearWise
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Being outdoors means being BearWise. Whether you are spending the day on the trail or camping overnight, remember to pick up all trash and be BearWise, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). "Taking ...
Jun 21, 2026
Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library's Current Silent Auction Features Books for Kids
Announcement from the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library: In celebration of the Summer Reading Program, the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library's current Silent Auction features a wide array of wonderful books for kids! All five showcases are packed with children's books for all ages, classic tales, large re...
Jun 21, 2026
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LOCAL SPORTS
Atlanta Braves Lose Finale, But Take Series Versus Milwaukee Brewers
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Milwaukee Brewers by 9-4 on Sunday in the last meeting of a three-game weekend set at Truist Park. Atlanta still took the series by 2-1. The Brewers scored eight runs during the top of the second inning en route to the victory. That included a three-run homer from William Contreras. Rowdy...
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Rome Emperors Drop Sunday Outing to Hudson Valley Renegades
The Rome Emperors fell to the Hudson Valley Renegades by 7-6 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a series that was shortened from six to five games due to rain late last week. Hudson Valley took the set by 3-2. Highlights for the home team included a three-run homer by John Gil during Rome's five-run third inning. The...
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Atlanta Braves Lose Two to San Francisco Giants on Wednesday
The Atlanta Braves dropped a couple of games at home to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. They lost by 7-2 in the continuation of an outing that was suspended due to rain on Tuesday, then fell in the nightcap by 7-5. Highlights for the Braves in game two included a two-run homer by Mauricio Dubon in the bottom of ...
Jun 18, 2026
Rome Emperors Snap Losing Skid with Wednesday Night Win at Home over Hudson Valley Renegades
The Rome Emperors defeated the Hudson Valley Renegades by a final score of 2-1 on Wednesday evening in the second meeting of a six-game series at AdventHealth Stadium. That evened the set at a game apiece and allowed the Emperors to snap a four-game losing skid. The teams will meet again tonight at 6:45 pm. Rome's seri...
Jun 18, 2026
Atlanta Braves' Tuesday Night Outing Versus San Francisco Giants Suspended Until Wednesday Afternoon Due to Rain
Tuesday evening's Atlanta Braves game versus the San Francisco Giants at Truist Park was suspended after the top of the second inning due to rain. It will resume this afternoon at 2 pm. That game will be followed by tonight's regularly scheduled game at 7:15 pm. Listen to play-by-play coverage from the Atlanta Braves R...
Jun 17, 2026




