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...

This Tuesday, May 19th is the date of the General Primary and Nonpartisan Election. Precincts across Floyd County will be open from 7 am until 7 pm to registered voters that did not cast their ballots during the three-week early voting period. Voters may locate their precincts and check out sample ballots on the Georgi...

It is graduation time for local high schools' Class of 2026! Darlington School held their ceremony on Saturday, as did Unity Christian School. Floyd County Schools will hold their graduation ceremonies at these times: Armuchee High - Tuesday night at 7:30 pm Pepperell High - Wednesday night at 7:30 pm Coosa High - Thur...

Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp on Friday signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency and suspending the state's gas tax for two weeks. This suspension will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on May 20 and run through June 3. Though separate from the current motor fue...

Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce the launch of the Vince Dooley Battlefield Trust Fund Program, a new state-funded grant initiative dedicated to preserving and permanently protecting Georgia's historic battlefield la...

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...

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...

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...

The Rome Emperors lost to the Brooklyn Cyclones by a final score of 7-0 on Thursday evening in the third meeting of a six-game series at AdventHealth Stadium. Rome heads into the weekend with a 2-1 lead in that series. Game four is scheduled for this evening at 6:45 pm. The Emperors' current homestand will continue thr...

The Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs by 4-1 on Wednesday night in the second outing of a three-game National League set at Truist Park. It marked the fourth straight win for Atlanta. Drake Baldwin clubbed a home run for the Braves to begin the bottom of the fourth inning. The Cubs tied the game at 1-1 during the to...