The third and final evening of Rome for the Holidays is scheduled for this Thursday from 4 pm until 8 pm in downtown Rome. Businesses will offer extended hours and special deals to shoppers. Suzanne Roberts, Director of Rome’s Downtown Development Authority, enthuses that there will also be appearances by Santa Claus and face painting…… read more »
Local News
MAIN, ROME MIDDLE REMOVED FROM TSI LIST, TWO OTHER SCHOOLS SHOW PROGRESS ON CSI LIST
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Two Rome City Schools have met the required standards and will be removed from the state’s Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) list. Main Elementary School and Rome Middle School both met the standards set by the Georgia Department of Education and were removed from the list. Additionally, Anna…… read more »
NEW ECHOTA – CHEROKEE CAPITAL TO HOST MISSION HOLIDAY: TRADITIONAL CHEROKEE RECIPE ON DECEMBER 20TH
Media release from New Echota State Historic Site: New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site will be hosting Mission Holiday: Traditional Cherokee Recipe on December 20th, 2025, in the Middle-Class cabin from 11 A.M. through 1 P.M. The year is coming to an end as well as the Traditional Cherokee Recipe program series for the year…… read more »
GA DPS RECEIVES FUNDING FROM THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY TO CONTINUE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has awarded the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) grant to continue its Nighthawks DUI Task Force, Administrative License Suspension (ALS) program, and Statewide Mobilization Patrol. The grant is approximately $4.6 million…… read more »
FLOYD EMA: PREPARE NOW FOR WINTER, COME WHAT MAY
There is a chill in the air as Winter nears. The season will officially arrive on Sunday, December 21st. So what will the weather be like throughout this Winter? It is hard to predict, says Tim Herrington, Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency. He attests that the Winter Weather Outlook for 2025-2026 from…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA HAWKS PICK UP SUNDAY WIN AT HOME OVER PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers by 120-117 in NBA action on Sunday evening at State Farm Arena. Dyson Daniels scored a team-high 27 points and added 10 rebounds for the Hawks, who improved to 15-12 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Paul George led all players in scoring with 35 points for the 76ers,…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL OVER TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a final score of 29-28 in Thursday Night Football at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Falcons completed the comeback victory on a walk-off field goal as time expired. It allowed them to snap a two-game losing skid and improve to 5-9 on the 2025…… read more »
BRACKETS HAVE BEEN RELEASED FOR THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT
Brackets have been released for the 72nd annual Rome Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament. Local high school girls and boys basketball teams will compete for the coveted Gold Ball trophy in the tournament, slated for December 18-20. Games will be played at Shorter University and Georgia Highlands College. Tune in for tournament coverage on WLAQ…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON WLAQ
High school basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM tonight as Model plays host to Heard County. Tip off is set for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Fans may listen via radio or online at www.wlaq1410.com. Video coverage will be provided on…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS LOSE AT HOME TO SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
The Atlanta Falcons lost at home to the Seattle Seahawks by a final score of 37-9 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It extended the Falcons’ current losing streak to two in a row. They will be back in action this Thursday night on the road versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kick off is set for…… read more »