The holiday season is approaching, and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is getting ready for Sheriff Santa. Sheriff Santa teams with Toys for Tots to provide Christmas gifts for local youth and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation to make the holidays brighter for seniors, according to Sheriff Dave Roberson. The community has been very supportive of…… read more »
Local News
FLOYD COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT ENCOURAGES VETERANS TO RECORD THEIR DD-214
Media release from the Floyd County, GA Clerk of Superior Court: In recognition of Veterans Day, the Floyd County Clerk of Superior Court Mary Hardin Thornton is encouraging all veterans from every branch of military service to ensure their DD-214 is recorded at the courthouse. The DD-214, issued by the Department of Defense upon discharge…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH TO HOST VETERANS DAY EVENTS ACROSS NORTHWEST GEORGIA
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: This Veterans Day, November 11, AdventHealth will give thanks to the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces by offering free meals at several community locations. Veterans are invited to join us at the following times and places: Bojangles, Chatsworth | 7:00 am to 9:00 am Chick-fil-A,…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ROME FILM & ENTERTAINMENT ALLIANCE INVITES THE PUBLIC TO FREE WORKSHOP: “BREAKING INTO ACTING IN GEORGIA”
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Film & Entertainment Alliance: Georgia’s Rome Film & Entertainment Alliance is hosting a free educational workshop, Breaking Into Acting in Georgia, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at PAM Studios, located at 512 Broad Street, Rome, GA. This exciting event will feature a panel of industry professionals, including:…… read more »
DEER, DARKNESS, AND DANGER: AAA WARNS OF FALL’S HIDDEN TRAFFIC HAZARDS
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: As autumn settles in, AAA urges Georgia drivers to stay alert for seasonal traffic hazards that can make roads more dangerous. “From unpredictable weather to increased wildlife activity, fall presents unique challenges that demand extra caution,” said Montrae Waiters, Spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club…… read more »
Local Sports
WALT WEISS NAMED NEW MANAGER FOR ATLANTA BRAVES
The Atlanta Braves on Monday announced Walt Weiss as the 49th manager in franchise history. He spent the past eight seasons as the team’s bench coach. His coaching experience also included a stint as the manager of the Colorado Rockies for four seasons. He spent 14 seasons as an MLB player, including four with the…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ MATT OLSON SELECTED AS 2025 GOLD GLOVE AWARD WINNER
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is the recipient of a ’25 Gold Glove Award, as announced on Sunday. It marks the third time that he has received the honor, the first as a Brave. Gold Glove Awards are bestowed every year upon the best defensive players at each position in the National and American…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS LOSE SUNDAY ROAD MATCH TO NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
The Atlanta Falcons lost on Sunday to the New England Patriots by 24-23 at Gillette Stadium up in Foxborough, MA. The Falcons have dropped their last three games in a row and are now 3-5 for the 2025 regular season. They will take on the Indianapolis Colts at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany next Sunday;…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS IN CLEVELAND, OH TO CAVALIERS
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a four-game road trip on Sunday night with a loss in Cleveland, OH to the Cavaliers by 117-109. Jalen Johnson notched a team-high 23 points and 13 rebounds for the Hawks, who saw a two-game winning streak end and are now 3-4 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Donovan Mitchell led…… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK 12!
It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the 12th and final week of play in the 2025 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football tonight as their Tigers play host to the Bremen Blue Devils. The Tigers are…… read more »