Get ready to go ice skating again, Rome, GA! The Rink at Ridge Ferry Park will open to skaters on November 24th and will remain open through January 19th. Hours of operation will vary, says Tyler Stinson, Special Services Manager for Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation. He encourages ice skating enthusiasts to visit www.rfrpa.com for updated…… read more »
Local News
TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM OF GEORGIA ANNOUNCES 2025 GRADUATES OF THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Media release from the Technical College System of Georgia: The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the 2025 graduates of its Senior Leadership Academy (SLA), a rigorous professional development program designed to prepare emerging leaders from across Georgia’s 22 technical colleges and the system office for senior-level positions in technical education.…… read more »
AAA STUDY SHOWS THAT 1 IN 3 DRIVERS IGNORE ROADSIDE SAFETY LAWS
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: “Slow Down, Move Over” rules exist in every state, but a new study shows many drivers still aren’t following them, and AAA set out to understand why. In 2024, 46 emergency responders lost their lives after being struck by vehicles while working roadside incidents, including law enforcement…… read more »
PRE-ENROLLMENT CONTINUES FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA CHARTER ACADEMY, GRADES 6-8 COULD BE ADDED IF ENOUGH INTEREST FROM THE COMMUNITY
Pre-enrollment for the Northwest Georgia Charter Academy for the 2026-27 school year continues for grades K-8 through November 7th. Dawn Williams, Superintendent/Principal, says that the school had already planned to serve grades K-5 during its first year. Grades 6-8 will be added if enough interest is generated during the pre-enrollment period. Judy Taylor, Founder and…… read more »
GEMA/HS, NWS PREPARE FOR SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS DAY, SET FOR NOVEMBER 5TH
Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service, declares November 5 as Georgia’s Severe Weather Preparedness Day for schools, businesses and individuals to take part in a severe weather exercise/tornado drill around 9:30 a.m. “Severe Weather Preparedness…… read more »
Local Sports
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 »
ATLANTA HAWKS NOTCH WEDNESDAY NIGHT WIN IN BROOKLYN OVER NETS
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 117-112 win over the Brooklyn Nets in NBA action on Wednesday night in Brooklyn, NY. Jalen Johnson scored a team-high 23 points for the Hawks, who improved to 2-3 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Trae Young exited the game early with a knee injury. Michael Porter Jr. notched a…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER TWELFTH AND FINAL WEEK OF THE 2025 REGULAR SEASON
The 12th and final week of the 2025 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football this Friday evening as the Tigers host the Bremen Blue Devils. In other week 12 match-ups: Here is the WLAQ programming line-up for this week:…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS IN CHICAGO, IL TO BULLS
The Atlanta Hawks opened a four-game road trip with a loss in Chicago, IL to the Bulls by 128-123 in NBA action on Monday evening. Kristaps Porzingis scored a game-high 27 points for the Hawks, who are now 1-3 on the 2025-26 season. Jalen Johnson had 25 points. Trae Young added 21 points and 17…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS DROP SUNDAY OUTING AT HOME TO MIAMI DOLPHINS
The Atlanta Falcons lost at home to the Miami Dolphins by a final score of 34-10 in NFL action at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday afternoon. That was the second consecutive loss for the Falcons, who are now 3-4 on the ’25 regular season. They will hit the road to face the New England Patriots next…… read more »