LOCAL NEWS
Floyd County Commission Recognizes Deputy Dennis Noles for Life-Saving Actions
Media release from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Commission recognized Floyd County Sheriff's Office Deputy Dennis Noles during its May 12 meeting for going above and beyond the call of duty while responding to a recent emergency call. On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, officers were dispatched to a shots-fired call th...
26m ago
Photography Exhibit Remains on Display through Memorial Day Weekend at Howard Finster's Paradise Garden in Summerville
The Paradise Garden Foundation invites Northwest Georgians to check out the latest exhibit on display at Howard Finster's Paradise Garden, 200 North Lewis Street in Summerville. A collection of photography by Mikel Yeakle entitled "35 Years at Paradise Garden" will remain open through May 24th, according to D...
27m ago
Governor Kemp Signs FY27 Budget
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp and Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) Director Rick Dunn, on Tuesday signed the state budget for Fiscal Year 2027. Below is an excerpt of the governor's remarks which includes a link to the budget in full and...
27m ago
Rome City Schools Names Dr. Christy Epps Principal at Rome High School
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome City Schools Board of Education approved the hiring of Dr. Christy Epps as the new Rome High School Principal at the board meeting this morning. Dr. Epps brings a proven track record of success, along with more than 20 years of experience in education and strong famili...
29m ago
AdventHealth to Break Ground on New Hospital in Murray County
Media release from AdventHealth Georgia: Chatsworth, Ga. - AdventHealth is taking an important step forward in its commitment to Murray County and Northwest Georgia with plans for a new hospital campus designed to bring more care, more services, and more support closer to home. Site preparations for the new AdventHealt...
30m ago
LOCAL SPORTS
Atlanta Braves Beat Chicago Cubs in Series Opener at Truist Park
The Atlanta Braves opened up a six-game homestand with a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night in the first meeting of a three-game National League set at Truist Park. Highlights included a home run from Austin Riley that tied the outing at 2-2 in the bottom of the fifth. Mike Yastrzemski hit a tie-breaking, t...
24m ago
Rome Emperors Begin Homestand Victoriously
The Rome Emperors blanked the Brooklyn Cyclones by a final score of 2-0 on Tuesday evening in the opener of a six-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. Those teams will meet again today at 11 am. Rome's current homestand will continue through this Sunday. Get tickets to upcoming games and more information at www.goemperors...
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Atlanta Braves Return to Truist Park Versus Chicago Cubs Tonight, Listen on WLAQ
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will be back at Truist Park tonight to begin a six-game homestand with the opener of a three-game set against the Chicago Cubs. First pitch is slated for 7:15 pm. Listen to play-by-play coverage from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM; airti...
May 12, 2026
Rome Emperors Back Home This Week
The Rome Emperors will return to action on their home field at AdventHealth Stadium as hosts to the Brooklyn Cyclones in a six-game series this evening through Sunday afternoon. Gavin Booker, the Voice of the Emperors, says that homestand highlights will include Bluey Night on Saturday - just for the kids. He adds that...
May 12, 2026
Atlanta Braves Conclude Road Trip with Win in LA over Dodgers
The Atlanta Braves finished a nine-game road trip out west on Sunday with a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the finale of a three-game set in Los Angeles, CA. The Braves took that series by 2-1 and went 6-3 during the road trip. Highlights included a three-run double by Mauricio Dubon in the Braves' four-ru...
May 11, 2026




