Summer 2026 has been fun-filled and action-packed for the youth served by Open Door Home in Rome. Tracie Ball, Executive Director, says that ODH staffers have worked hard to ensure great adventures for teenagers, like swimming, skating, bowling, and more. Community members can support ODH's efforts to plan an epic rest...

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School students continue to excel in Advanced Placement coursework, with 133 students earning AP Scholar recognition from the College Board based on their performance on Advanced Placement exams. The total marks an increase of 10 students from last year. Students earn...

Media release from AdventHealth Georgia: AdventHealth Redmond will host a hiring event on Friday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., as the organization looks to fill key roles across several clinical and support departments. Leaders will be on-site conducting interviews in Classroom A/B at AdventHealth Redmond, with sam...

Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health: ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to take extra precautions when purchasing, preparing, and consuming fresh fruits and vegetables to help prevent cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal disease. At this time, DPH is not awa...

Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: As law enforcement agencies across Georgia increase enforcement efforts July 12 through July 18 as part of Operation Safe Driver Week, AAA -The Auto Club Group reminds drivers that the behaviors targeted by officers are the very same behaviors responsible for many of the na...

Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA, home of the Phillies, will be the site of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game tonight at 8 pm. Television coverage will be provided on FOX. The Atlanta Braves will be represented on the National League roster by five players to include Ozzie Albies, Drake Baldwin, Raisel Iglesias, Matt Ol...

The Rome Emperors join the rest of Minor League Baseball in observing Major League Baseball's All-Star break this week. Gavin Booker, Voice of the Emperors, says that, just like major leaguers, the minor leaguers are happy to take a break. The Emperors will begin a nine-game homestand on Friday evening with the first o...

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools has named Paris Kirby as the new head softball coach at Rome High School. Coach Kirby brings a strong playing background and coaching experience to the Lady Wolves softball program. Kirby most recently served as an assistant coach at Calhoun Middle School as w...

The Atlanta Braves concluded a six-game road trip on Sunday with a 4-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the last outing of a three-game set in St. Louis, MO. Atlanta lost the weekend series by 2-1 and went an even 3-3 during the road trip. Ozzie Albies scored what turned out to be the game winning run as Mauricio Du...

The Rome Emperors wrapped a two-week road trip with a 7-4 win over the Hudson Valley Renegades on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a six-game set up in Wappingers Falls, NY. Rome lost that series but netted a total of seven wins and four losses during the road trip. The Emperors now join the rest of Minor League Baseb...