People from all over Floyd County and the surrounding area – the businesses in Cave Spring, GA would love to see you this holiday season. Curtis Burch, local businessman and member of the Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors, says that this festive community is full of great gift ideas for holiday shoppers.…… read more »
Local News
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME, NORTHWEST GEORGIA SAW DIP IN UNEMPLOYMENT RATES IN SEPTEMBER
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the one-county Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3% in September, down four-tenths over the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 3.2%. “Unemployment in Georgia dropped across nearly every region in September,” said Labor Commissioner Bárbara…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD EMS NOW PROVIDING LIFE-SAVING BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS IN THE FIELD
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Atrium Health Floyd Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is advancing care for Floyd County residents with the ability to deploy life-saving blood products on site. The introduction of blood and plasma transfusions before patients arrive at the hospital can dramatically improve patient outcomes. The service plans to extend this capability…… read more »
GNTC HOLDS BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY GRADUATION
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun on Dec. 16 to honor 16 students graduating from Basic Law Enforcement Training Class #BL11-2025-02. The Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) program is designed to train and prepare graduates…… read more »
ROME DDA ENCOURAGES LOCALS TO SHOP DOWNTOWN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, LOOKS FORWARD TO ANOTHER FLURRY OF EVENTS NEXT YEAR
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 Sports
IT’S CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT TIME! LISTEN ON WLAQ
Local high school basketball teams’ quest for a Gold Ball in the 72nd annual Rome Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament begins today and continues through Saturday. Tune into coverage on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM. WLAQ Sports’ Matt Davis attests that the tournament is a holiday tradition that means a lot…… read more »
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 »