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 News
FIREWORKS DISPLAY SET FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE TO BID ADIEU TO 2025 AND USHER IN 2026
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Atrium Health Floyd + Harbin Clinic and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation are partnering to help usher in the new year with a spectacular fireworks show. This marks the fourth consecutive year Atrium Health Floyd has presented the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza, and now Harbin Clinic joins the…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH GEORGIA HOSPITALS AMONG FORBES TOP HOSPITALS IN AMERICA 2026
Media release from AdventHealth Georgia: Residents of Northwest Georgia seeking medical care can have confidence that they have access to some of highest rated care in the nation. AdventHealth Redmond and AdventHealth Murray have been recognized in Forbes’ inaugural Top Hospitals in America 2026 list, released last week. Both hospitals earned an overall 5 star rating,…… read more »
BALLET MAGNIFICAT! TO BRING AN ELISABETH ELLIOT INSPIRED PROGRAM TO THE ROME CITY AUDITORIUM
Media release from Show Savvy Productions: The internationally renowned Ballet Magnificat! will return to the Rome City Auditorium on Sunday, February 1st , 2026 featuring Rome native Isaac Brackett among its talented company of dancers. The troupe will present a compelling narrative based upon the life story of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot entitled The Call. This performance…… read more »
AAA: COLD SNAP BRINGS A COOL BREAK ON GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (December 15, 2025)- While extreme cold settles across Georgia, drivers are seeing a bit of relief where it matters, at the pump as the state’s average gas price moved lower this week. As of Monday, the statewide average sits at $2.76 per gallon, though daily price changes…… 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 »