Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (June 29, 2026) Gas prices are declining nationwide just ahead of the Fourth of July travel surge, offering welcome relief for drivers. In Georgia, pump prices have steadily eased in recent weeks, even as demand remains strong amid ongoing inflation, reflecting a br...

Media release from American Red Cross Georgia Region: Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to Georgia. The American Red Cross of Georgia urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe: 1. Stay hydrated by drinking a cup of water every 20 minutes, even if you don't feel thirs...

Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces that during July 4th Weekend, all interstate lane closures will be suspended beginning Friday, July 3, at 6 a.m. through Monday, July 6, at 6 a.m. to increase safety, ease travel, and reduce del...

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) Office of Adult Education held its Spring 2026 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 25, for 51 students who have earned their High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas. The ceremony was held at the Conference Center...

Media release from Blood Assurance: Local hospitals are using blood faster than donations are coming in. That's why Blood Assurance is offering $40 e-gift cards to all donors who give between June 29 and July 7. The call for donors comes as the July Fourth holiday approaches, a time when hospitals must be ready for tra...

The Atlanta Braves finished six-game road trip out west on Sunday with a loss to the San Francisco Giants by 3-2 in the final meeting of a three-game set in San Francisco, CA. The Braves dropped the series by 1-2 and went 1-5 during their road trip. Chris Sale was charged with the loss for Atlanta after giving up two r...

The Rome Emperors wrapped up a two-week homestand on Sunday with a loss to the Greensboro Grasshoppers by 11-10 in the finale of a six-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. Rome dropped that series by 1-5. The Emperors are off today and will begin a two-week road trip on Tuesday evening with the first of six games in Lakew...

The Atlanta Braves were off Thursday and will resume their current six-game road trip out west tonight with the first of three outings in San Francisco, CA versus the Giants. Reynaldo Lopez will serve as starting pitcher for Atlanta. First pitch is slated for 10:15 pm Eastern. Stay up late and listen to play-by-play co...

The Rome Emperors lost to the Greensboro Grasshoppers by a final score of 3-2 on Thursday night in the third meeting of a six-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. It allowed Greensboro to take a 2-1 lead in the series. Game four is scheduled for this evening at 6:45 pm. The Emperors' current homestand will continue throug...

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School has named Julian Barfield as its new head girls basketball coach. Coach Barfield brings nearly two decades of experience in education and a proven record of success. Barfield most recently served as the head girls basketball coach at Milton High School, where h...