LOCAL NEWS
Jackson Receives GOP Gubernatorial Nomination in Tuesday Runoff
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday for Georgia's General Primary Runoff Election. Rick Jackson won the Republican party's nomination for Governor. He will go on to face Keisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat, in this November's General Election. In other races, Mike Collins won the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. Complete...
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Davies Shelter's Executive Director Considers His Job An Extension of His Ministry
For Matt Stacy, becoming Executive Director of The Davies Shelter earlier this year was not about taking advantage of a job opportunity. It was about taking care of the physical and spiritual needs of the homeless in Rome and Floyd County. Through ministry, Stacy got involved with service to the homeless years ago. He ...
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Rome City Schools Board Approves FY 2026-2027 Budget
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome City Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget Tuesday evening during its regularly scheduled meeting at Rome Middle School. The approved budget continues the district's commitment to investing in employees, supporting student ach...
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Homemade Ice Cream Contest, Train Displays, and Vendors in Summerville on Saturday
Media release from Summerville Main Street: Saturday, June 20, Summerville Main Street will celebrate National Dairy Month at the Summerville Depot with the 2026 Chill & Churn Homemade Ice Cream Contest and Ice Cream Eating Contest. Ice Cream lovers and rail fans will enjoy some of the best homemade ice cream aroun...
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AAA: Georgians Consider Driving Versus Flying to Cruise Ports as Travel Costs Rise
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (June 17, 2026) As cruising sets sail into its busiest season and passenger numbers approach record levels, rising travel costs are reshaping how Georgians plan their trips. With gas prices at a four-year high and airfares up 20% from a year ago, many travelers are ...
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LOCAL SPORTS
Atlanta Braves' Tuesday Night Outing Versus San Francisco Giants Suspended Until Wednesday Afternoon Due to Rain
Tuesday evening's Atlanta Braves game versus the San Francisco Giants at Truist Park was suspended after the top of the second inning due to rain. It will resume this afternoon at 2 pm. That game will be followed by tonight's regularly scheduled game at 7:15 pm. Listen to play-by-play coverage from the Atlanta Braves R...
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Rome Emperors Begin Homestand with Loss to Hudson Valley Renegades
The Rome Emperors opened a 12-game homestand with a loss to the Hudson Valley Renegades by a final score of 14-5 on Tuesday night in game one of a six-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. That was the fourth loss in a row for the Emperors. They will face the Renegades again tonight at 6:45 pm. Rome's series versus Hudson ...
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Atlanta Braves Open Homestand Tonight Versus San Francisco Giants
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will open a six-game homestand this evening with the opener of a three-game set versus the San Francisco Giants. Grant Holmes will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while Adrian Houser will head to the mound for San Francisco. First pitch is slated for 7:15 pm...
Jun 16, 2026
Rome Emperors Back Home for Two Weeks
The Rome Emperors will play on their home field at AdventHealth Stadium over the next two weeks. Highlights for this week's six-game set versus the Hudson Valley Renegades will include Toy Story Night this Friday, a bobblehead giveaway on Saturday, and Fathers Day fun on Sunday, according to Gavin Booker, the Voice of ...
Jun 16, 2026
Atlanta Braves Conclude NL East Series in New York with Sunday Loss to Mets
The Atlanta Braves fell to the New York Mets by 8-1 on Sunday in the finale of a three-game National League East set in New York. It allowed the Mets to take the weekend series by 2-1. The Braves struck first with a sac fly by Dominic Smith that drove Michael Harris II to home plate in the top of the first inning. Howe...
Jun 15, 2026




