Local Sports
Posted under City of Rome, Civic Groups, Local Sports, sports on August 16th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
A record crowd turned out for the annual Gary Tillman Clocktower 5k road race.
Over 600 runners made their way across the 2nd Avenue bridge, down Broad Street toward Myrtle Hill and back toward downtown over the old railroad footbridge to the finish line.
The overall winner, Peter Limo from Shorter College (Photo at left) won with […]
Posted under Events, Local Sports, sports, Recreation on April 17th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
United States Handcycling Federation (USHF) officials announced Tuesday that the Georgia’s Rome Clocktower Classic Downtown Criterium has been selected as the 2008 US Handcycling National Criterium Championship venue. The Clocktower Classic handcycling races are sanctioned by the USHF and will feature a road race, downtown criterium, and time trial. US & International […]
Posted under Entertainment, Local Sports, Nature, Recreation on March 26th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
Northwest Georgia is getting on the map when it comes to being a bike friendly part of the country. New bike routes signs, involving 15 specific routes and more than 700 miles of roads and trails are going up across the ten county region.
Bill Moll says efforts are being made to create bike buddies […]
Posted under Photo's, Events, Entertainment, Local Sports, sports, Education on October 2nd, 2007 by RomeNewswire
A packed house crowded in front of the main stage at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds to watch the annual cheerleading competition.
The Rome wolves walked away with the coveted spirit stick and the Darlington Tigers came in a close second.
The cheerleading competition was hosted by Q-102’s Jim and Karly in the morning. The two held their […]
Posted under Local Sports, sports on March 30th, 2007 by RomeNewswire
According to a report in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, this years Tour de Georgia could be the last if the race does not get 1 million dollars from the State. Organizers say however that even if the race does get the help it is asking for from the general assembly, the race could fold before […]
Posted under Local Sports on September 12th, 2006 by RomeNewswire
Rome Braves manager Randy Ingle is headed to the Atlanta Braves to assist as a coach, at least for the remainder of the 2006 season.
The Rome Braves ended their 2006 season this past Friday with a 6-4 loss to Augusta.
The Atlanta Braves continue their season tonight vs the Phillies at 7:35pm.