LOCAL NEWS
Cave Spring to Celebrate the U.S.A.'s 250th Birthday with Fireworks on June 27th and a Parade on July 4th
The people of Cave Spring look forward to celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Festivities will begin with fireworks on the evening of Saturday, June 27th and will continue with the Cave Spring 4th of July Parade on the morning of Saturday, July 4th, says Curtis Burch, member of the Boards of...
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Floyd County Approves Project Funding, Gives Updates on Paving Projects, Public Safety, and P.A.W.S.
Media release from Floyd County, GA: Floyd County Commissioners shared several updates during their Tuesday meeting including road projects, public safety efforts, PAWS programs and summer camps for local children. The county has submitted Local Road Assistance applications to the Georgia Department of Transportation f...
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GHC Executive Director of Enrollment Management Jennifer Hicks Receives National "Captain of the Year" Award
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Executive Director of Enrollment Management Jennifer Hicks was recognized with the prestigious Captain of the Year Award at the 2026 Element451 Engage Summit, a national conference that brings together higher education leaders using technolog...
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GDOT: One Lane of Martha Berry Boulevard Closed Wednesday and Thursday
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: WHAT: Weather permitting, crews will close the right southbound lane of US 27/Martha Berry Boulevard Wednesday and Thursday, June 24 and 25, to repair the roadway. Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for crews working near the road. This work w...
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Red Cross: Donors Needed Now to Keep Nation's Blood Supply Stable This Summer
Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region: The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood and platelet donors to book an appointment to give now, ensuring hospitals stay ready to help patients without delay. As people get ready for summer adventures and big national festivities, the Red Cross ...
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LOCAL SPORTS
Atlanta Braves Fall in Extras at San Diego to Padres
The Atlanta Braves lost to the San Diego Padres by 7-6 in 10 innings on Tuesday night in the middle outing of a three-game set in San Diego, CA. That allowed San Diego to take the series. The Braves opened the scoring with four runs in the top of the second. The Padres notched five runs during the bottom of that inning...
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Rome Emperors Take Series Opener Versus Greensboro Grasshoppers
The Rome Emperors beat the Greensboro Grasshoppers by 14-5 on Tuesday night in the first meeting of a six-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. Rome notched five runs during the second inning and nine in the eighth en route to the victory. Dixon Williams hit a grand slam in the ninth. The Emperors will host the Grasshopper...
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Rome Emperors Announce Exciting Second-Half Promotional Schedule at AdventHealth Stadium
Media release from the Rome Emperors: The second half of the season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting stretches of the year at AdventHealth Stadium as the Rome Emperors, the High-A Minor League Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, unveil a packed promotional schedule featuring giveaways, fireworks, specialty jer...
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Atlanta Braves Begin Western Road Trip with Shutout Loss in San Diego, CA to Padres
The Atlanta Braves opened a six-game road trip out west on Monday night with a loss to the San Diego Padres by 1-0 in game one of a three-game set at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. Manny Machado drove in the lone run of the night with a homer to begin the bottom of the fourth inning for the Padres. Grant Holmes was charg...
Jun 23, 2026
Rome Emperors' Homestand Continues This Week
The Rome Emperors' current homestand will continue this evening with the first of six games against the Greensboro Grasshoppers. First pitch is slated for 6:45 pm at AdventHealth Stadium. Gavin Booker, Voice of the Emperors, enthuses that highlights for this week include Baseball & BBQ Night on Friday and an early ...
Jun 23, 2026




