Media release from the Rome, GA City Schools: Loving their job, the people they work with, and being able to have an impact on students was a common theme heard by the winners at Rome City Schools’ Exemplary Professionals Banquet on Tuesday night at the College and Career Academy at Rome High School. Anna K.…… read more »
Local News
GNTC AWARDS 2025 JUDGE DAN PEACE WINN SCHOLARSHIPS
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has announced the 2025 recipients of the Judge Dan Peace Winn Scholarship. The Judge Dan Peace Winn Scholarship supports Polk County residents or those with a connection to Polk County, who are completing a degree, diploma or certificate at GNTC. The scholarship was…… read more »
FCPD CONDUCTS INVESTIGATION INTO COIN OPERATED AMUSEMENT MACHINES
Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department: The Floyd County Police Department recently conducted a compliance inspection of coin-operated amusement machines, commonly known as “ding-dings,” at several retail establishments throughout Floyd County. The inspection uncovered a substantial number of violations, prompting serious concerns about the machines’ impact on the well-being of local communities.…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD EARNS HONOR FOR HEART ATTACK CARE
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama residents who may be experiencing a heart attack or chest pain can look to Atrium Health Floyd for the highest level of care, and that care begins even before they arrive at the hospital. The American College of Cardiology has recognized Atrium Health Floyd…… read more »
SHORTER UNIVERSITY FACULTY RECITAL SHARES MUSIC OF LOVE, LONGING, AND FAITH
Media release from Shorter University: On the evening of Monday, September 15, Shorter University’s Brookes Chapel was filled with apowerful program of music exploring themes of love, loneliness, and faith. Presented by facultymembers Dr. Yuman Lee, bass-baritone, and Dr. Jerico Vasquez, piano, the recital offeredaudiences a rich selection of works by Maurice Ravel, Franz Schubert,…… read more »
Local Sports
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK SIX OF THE 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Week six 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 Haralson County Rebels. In other week six match-ups: Here is the WLAQ programming line-up for this week: Wednesday – Friday…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH WIN IN WASHINGTON DC OVER NATIONALS
The Atlanta Braves opened a seven-game road trip with an 11-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night in the first outing of a four-game National League East set in Washington DC. It was the second straight win for Atlanta. Highlights included home runs by Matt Olson, Ronald Acuna Jr., and Drake Baldwin. Olson…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP HOMESTAND WITH VICTORY OVER HOUSTON ASTROS
The Atlanta Braves concluded a nine-game homestand with an 8-3 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday afternoon at Truist Park. It allowed the Braves to avoid being swept in the series. They went 3-6 during the homestand. The Astros struck first with an RBI single from Christian Walker in the top of the first.…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS SECURE FIRST WIN OF 2025 REGULAR SEASON
The Atlanta Falcons picked up their first victory of the 2025 regular season on Sunday night by a final score of 22-6 over the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. That allowed the Falcons to improve to 1-1. They will be in Charlotte, NC to face the Carolina Panthers next Sunday at…… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK FIVE!
It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the fifth week of play in the 2025 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football tonight as the Tigers hit the road to take on the Whitefield Academy Wolf Pack. Darlington…… read more »