Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries is not slowing down just because it is Summer. Backpack Buddies, home delivery, and the non-profit's food pantry continue year-round, says Lindsey Kilby, President. She adds that extra volunteers are needed to make up for manpower lost during the Summer as college students and grandp...

Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: (Atlanta, GA) - During the 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated nine fatal traffic crashes, while local law enforcement agencies investigated three additional fatalities, resulting in a total of 12 tr...

Media release from the Georgia Lottery Corporation: ATLANTA - Georgia Lottery jackpot games continue to grow larger as lots of players celebrated big wins over the holiday weekend. Monday's Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $416 million ($186.6 million cash option) while Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot has re...

Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (July 6, 2026) Georgia drivers continue to get relief at the pump as the state average gas price declines following the Independence Day holiday. Lower oil prices and ample fuel supplies are helping push prices lower, creating additional savings opportunities for mo...

It was a big milestone worthy of big celebrations. The United States of America celebrated its 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, 2026 with much fanfare across the nation. Local festivities included the 42nd annual Cave Spring 4th of July Parade. Patriotic trailers, ATVs, horses, and even a boat traversed the town's s...

The Atlanta Braves wrapped up a seven-game homestand with a loss to the New York Mets by 7-6 in 10 innings on Monday night in the finale of a four game National League East set at Truist Park. It resulted in a 2-2 series split. The Braves went 3-4 during their homestand. Matt Olson hit a pair of home runs in the effort...

The Rome Emperors had an off-day on Monday and will resume their current two-week road trip tonight with game one of a six-game series in Wappingers Falls, NY versus the Hudson Valley Renegades. The first pitch is slated for 6:35 pm. The Emperors began this road trip by sweeping a five-game set in Lakewood, NJ versus t...

Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Pepperell High School (PHS) has announced the hiring of Cody Sauls as the new Head Baseball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. In addition to his coaching duties, Sauls will join the PHS Special Education Department. Sauls takes over for Coach Chad Brown, who resigned in J...

The Atlanta Braves were narrowly defeated by the New York Mets by a final score of 10-9 on Sunday afternoon in the third outing of a four-game National League East set at Truist Park. The Braves' lead in the series among division rivals stood at 2-1 upon the conclusion of the weekend. Drake Baldwin hit a grand slam for...

The Rome Emperors concluded a set in Lakewood, NJ on Sunday with a 2-0 victory over the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. That allowed Rome to sweep the series, which was shortened from six to five games due to a power outage on Independence Day. Dallas Macias led the charge with a two-run homer in the top of the second inning. ...