Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? Apply for a job with the Floyd County Sheriff's Office! Sheriff Dave Roberson says that employment opportunities are available at the Floyd County Jail that can serve as a starting point for anyone's path into the field of law enforcement. Interested parties may apply ...

Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region: The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients. Donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to book an appointment in the coming days or...

Media release from the Georgia Lottery Corporation: A Georgia Lottery player hit the jackpot for $1,725,995 in the April 22 Fantasy 5 drawing, marking the sixth largest jackpot in the game's history. The lucky ticket, purchased at Supermarket, 3166 Buford Highway in Duluth, matched all five numbers, which were 11-18-34...

Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the one-county Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded month over month growth of its labor force and an unemployment rate of 3.7%, up one-tenth over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.4%. "Georgia's ...

The Northwest Georgia Charter Academy is preparing for its official opening in August. Pre-enrollment continues for the 2026-2027 school year. Grades K-5 will be offered in year one, with other grades to be added in subsequent school years. Classes will be conducted on the former Georgia School for the Deaf campus in C...

The Atlanta Braves wrapped up a seven-game road trip with a 7-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a four-game National League East set at Nationals Park in Washington DC. The Braves took that series by 3-1 and went 6-1 during their road trip. Michael Harris II went 3-for-4 and dro...

The Rome Emperors lost to the Greensboro Grasshoppers by a final score of 13-6 on Thursday night in the third meeting of a six-game set in Greensboro, NC. Isaiah Drake and Eric Hartman each hit home runs during the top of the second inning for the Emperors, who enter the weekend with a 2-1 lead in the series. The teams...

In an NBA playoff update - the Atlanta Hawks beat the New York Knicks by 109-108 in Game Three of their East 1st Round series on Thursday evening at State Farm Arena. That allowed the Hawks to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game Four is set for Saturday evening at 6 pm in Atlanta.

Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is inviting the community's teens to step back in time with Retro Rewind Skate Night, a free event designed especially for middle and high school students, set for May 29 at Etowah Park. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., skaters ages 12 to 1...

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals by 8-6 on Wednesday night in game three of a four-game set at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. It allowed Atlanta to take a 2-1 lead in the series. The Braves clubbed four home runs in that win. Drake Baldwin got the team on the board with a solo shot in the first i...