Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (July 6, 2026) Georgia drivers continue to get relief at the pump as the state average gas price declines following the Independence Day holiday. Lower oil prices and ample fuel supplies are helping push prices lower, creating additional savings opportunities for mo...

It was a big milestone worthy of big celebrations. The United States of America celebrated its 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, 2026 with much fanfare across the nation. Local festivities included the 42nd annual Cave Spring 4th of July Parade. Patriotic trailers, ATVs, horses, and even a boat traversed the town's s...

The Rome-Floyd YMCA wants to help local families extend grocery budgets via the distribution of Grab & Go seven day meal boxes for kids. Scott McCreless, Executive Director, says that this food will continue to be distributed at Pepperell High School on Tuesdays from 10 am until 11 am, Cave Spring Baptist Church ev...

Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) are urging motorists to prioritize safety and responsibility during the upcoming 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period. The holiday travel period begins at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, ...

Media release from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety: Keep the fireworks in the sky and off the road during this July 4th holiday weekend by having a ride with a sober driver scheduled if alcohol is part of the plan to celebrate the United States of America's 250th birthday. The Governor's Office of Highway (GOH...

The Atlanta Braves were narrowly defeated by the New York Mets by a final score of 10-9 on Sunday afternoon in the third outing of a four-game National League East set at Truist Park. The Braves' lead in the series among division rivals stood at 2-1 upon the conclusion of the weekend. Drake Baldwin hit a grand slam for...

The Rome Emperors concluded a set in Lakewood, NJ on Sunday with a 2-0 victory over the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. That allowed Rome to sweep the series, which was shortened from six to five games due to a power outage on Independence Day. Dallas Macias led the charge with a two-run homer in the top of the second inning. ...

The Atlanta Braves began the month of July with a 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night in the second meeting of a three-game set at Truist Park. It evened the series at a game each. Highlights included a solo home run from Ozzie Albies during the bottom of the third inning; it was his second RBI ...

The Rome Emperors beat the Jersey Shore BlueClaws by 8-1 on Wednesday night in game two of a six-game set in Lakewood, NJ. That allowed Rome to assume a 2-0 lead in the series. Dallas Macias contributed a solo home run in the top of the third inning. Eric Hartman had a solo shot and Dixon Williams clubbed a two-run hom...

The Atlanta Braves opened a seven-game homestand with a loss to the St. Louis Cardinals by 5-3 on Tuesday night in the first meeting of a three-game set at Truist Park. The Braves scored the first run of the evening on a sac fly from Ozzie Albies in the bottom of the third inning. However, the Cardinals surged ahead wi...