Category Archives: Local Sports

IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK TEN!

It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the tenth week of play in the 2025 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football tonight as the Tigers head to Model to take on the Blue Devils. The Tigers enter…read more »

BRAVES’ OLSON AND ALLEN NAMED FINALISTS FOR 2025 GOLDEN GLOVE AWARDS

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson and shortstop Nick Allen have been named finalists for the ’25 Golden Glove Awards, as announced Wednesday. These awards are bestowed annually upon the best defensive players at each position in both the National League and the American League. The winners for this year will be announced on November…read more »

ATLANTA FALCONS TOP BUFFALO BILLS IN MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

The Atlanta Falcons picked up a 24-14 victory at home over the Buffalo Bills in Monday Night Football at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. That was the second win in a row for the Falcons, who improved to 3-2 on the ’25 regular season. They will hit the road for a match against the San Francisco 49ers on…read more »

RFPR: BASKETBALL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Basketball registration at Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is now open, and this is the perfect opportunity to secure a spot for the upcoming season. Registering online at rfpra.com or in person at the department located at 1 Shorter Ave., Rome, GA 30165, is easy and convenient. The regular…read more »

ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP 2025 SEASON WITH WIN AT HOME OVER PITTSBURGH PIRATES

The Atlanta Braves concluded their 2025 season on Sunday afternoon with a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park. Highlights included a two-run homer from Ronald Acuna Jr. in the bottom of the first inning. Charlie Morton made what will likely be his final major league appearance as the starting pitcher for Atlanta.…read more »