LOCAL NEWS
Take in a Baseball Game and Help Habitat for Humanity - Coosa Valley
Habitat for Humanity - Coosa Valley continues to seek volunteers to work concessions at Rome Emperors' home games. Habitat operates two of the large concession stands and the nacho stand at AdventHealth Stadium. Fifteen percent of the proceeds go to the non-profit, which also welcomes tips. Volunteers (ages 14 and up) ...
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Georgia Department of Public Safety Urges Safe Travel During Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: (ATLANTA, GA) - As travelers across Georgia prepare for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging motorists to make safety a priority by avoiding impaired and distracted driving, buckling up and practicing respon...
18h ago
Rome City Schools Release Tentative Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools has released its tentative Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, highlighting that the district's actual operating budget totals approximately $86.9 million, while the larger overall budget figure includes the district's existing fund balance and other designated fund...
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Rome Little Theatre 2026/2027 Season Announcement
Media release from the Rome Little Theatre: The Rome Little Theatre (RLT) Board of Directors are excited to share production plans for Rome Little Theatre's 2026-2027 Season. While our home, the DeSoto Theatre, temporarily closes its doors to undergo an exciting renovation beginning this spring, RLT presents a three-sh...
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AAA: Drivers Still Feeling the Squeeze, But Georgia Sees Small Relief at the Gas Pump
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (May 18, 2026) As Memorial Day weekend and the summer travel season approach, Georgia's extension of the gas tax suspension offers relief for drivers navigating persistently high fuel prices. The statewide average for regular gasoline currently stands at $4.00 per g...
May 18, 2026
LOCAL SPORTS
Atlanta Braves Shut Out in Series Opener at Miami
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Miami Marlins by 12-0 on Monday evening in the opener of a four-game National League East set in Miami, FL. JR Ritchie was charged with the loss for Atlanta after giving up six runs and six hits, walking one, and striking out four through just four innings of work. Aaron Bummer also surre...
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Rome Emperors Hit the Road for Two Weeks
The Rome Emperors are on the road for the next two weeks. They will open a 12-game road trip this evening with the first of six outings in Spartanburg, SC versus the Hub City Spartanburgers. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 pm. Rome's series at Hub City will continue through Sunday and will be followed by six games in...
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Atlanta Braves Take Weekend Set Versus Boston Red Sox at Truist Park
The Atlanta Braves wrapped up a six-game homestand with an 8-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday in the finale of a three-game interleague set at Truist Park. The Braves took that series by 2-1 and went 4-2 over the course of their homestand. Austin Riley got the home team on the board with a three-run homer in the...
May 18, 2026
Rome Emperors Finish Homestand with Sunday Afternoon Victory over Brooklyn Cyclones
The Rome Emperors defeated the Brooklyn Cyclones by a final score of 3-1 on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a six-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. That allowed Rome to take the series by 4-2. The Emperors are off today and will open up a 12-game road trip with the first of six outings in Spartanburg, SC versus the H...
May 18, 2026
Braves Drop Series Finale to Cubs, Atlanta's Homestand Continues This Weekend Versus the Boston Red Sox
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Chicago Cubs by 2-0 on Thursday night in the last outing of a three-game National League set at Truist Park. It brought the Braves' latest winning streak to an end at four straight and allowed the Cubs to snap a four-game losing skid. Chris Sale was charged with the loss for Atlanta after...
May 15, 2026




