LOCAL NEWS
AAA: Defying the Tension, Georgia Gas Prices Continue to Fall
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (April 20, 2026) Georgia drivers are continuing to find relief at the pump this week as gas prices trend lower statewide. The steady decline comes despite ongoing global tensions, providing a welcome sense of stability for motorists. Much of this relief is supported...
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Early Voting Set for April 27th - May 15th in May 19th General Primary and Nonpartisan Election
Three weeks of early voting will be offered in the May 19th General Primary and Nonpartisan Election. Floyd County voters may cast advance ballots at one of three locations - the Elections Office at 18 East 12th Street, Anthony Recreation Center at 2901 Garden Lakes Boulevard, or Thornton Recreation Center at 102 North...
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Rome Announces Plans for Georgia Cities Week 2026: "Love Your City" Celebration
Media release from the City of Rome, GA: The City of Rome is excited to announce contests, and community activities in celebration of Georgia Cities Week, taking place April 20-25, 2026. Sponsored by the Georgia Municipal Association, this year's theme, "Love Your City," highlights the vital role local govern...
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AdventHealth Redmond Opens Heart, Lung, and Vascular Institute
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: Community members needing heart care will benefit from the new AdventHealth Redmond Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute. AdventHealth Redmond team members, community leaders, and patients celebrated together with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 16. The facility opens...
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Floyd EMA: Three Week Construction Project Limits Traffic to One Lane on Foster Bend Road
Announcement from the Floyd County, GA Emergency Management Agency: A 3-week construction project will begin Monday that will limit traffic to one lane on Foster Bend Road. Floyd County Public Works announced that beginning Monday April 20, 2026 they will begin replacing pipes along the roadway. Signs are in place to m...
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LOCAL SPORTS
Atlanta Braves Complete Weekend Sweep in Philadelphia of Phillies
The Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies by 4-2 on Sunday night in the finale of a three-game National League East set at Philadelphia, PA. That was the first series sweep of the '26 regular season for the Braves, who have won their last five straight games. The Phillies struck first with a two-run homer by Ky...
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Rome Emperors Fall to Jersey Shore BlueClaws in Series Finale at AdventHealth Stadium
The Rome Emperors lost to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws by 7-2 on Sunday afternoon in the final outing of a six-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. It allowed the BlueClaws to take the series by 4-2. The Emperors are off today and will be back in action this Tuesday evening with game one in a six-game set at Greensboro, NC ...
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Cedric King Named Rome High School Girls Basketball Coach
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Cedric King has been named the new head girls' basketball coach at Rome High School, bringing a proven record of success and nearly two decades of experience leading high-level programs. King has built one of the most consistent and accomplished resumes in Georgia high school b...
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Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia, PA for NL East Series with Phillies This Weekend, Listen on WLAQ
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and will open up a seven-game road trip this evening with the first of three National League East outings in Philadelphia, PA versus the Phillies. First pitch is set for 6:40 pm. Tune into play-by-play coverage from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network on WLAQ 1410 AM/...
Apr 17, 2026
Strider, Murphy Rehab in Rome as Emperors Shutout Jersey Shore BlueClaws
The Rome Emperors shut out the Jersey Shore BlueClaws by a final score of 2-0 on Thursday night in the third meeting of a six-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider gave up just one hit, walked two, and struck out three over three and one-third scoreless innings during his Major League...
Apr 17, 2026




