Over 48,000 have been infected with coronavirus and the death toll stands at just over 2,100 in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 48,207 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of just before 6 pm on Thursday night. There were 2,102 deaths related…… read more »
Local News
LOCALS PEACEFULLY PROTEST AGAINST RACIAL INJUSTICE
Locals protested peacefully throughout Rome and Floyd County on Tuesday evening against racial injustice, as well as to demonstrate love and solidarity with people of all races. The peaceful protest was assembled by AMP Rome, the organization that originated in 2016 as “Turn Your Back on Hate” with a peaceful protest to a white supremacist…… read more »
ROME DDA URGES LOCALS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS AS WE CONTINUE TO TRANSITION TO A ‘NEW NORMAL’
Rome’s Downtown Development Authority has a message for every local as this community continues to transition to its ‘new normal’ in these days of the coronavirus – support local business! Megan Otwell, Director of Public Relations, encourages Romans to shop and dine downtown as an act of support for the businesses that have taken quite…… read more »
CLOSE TO 48,000 GEORGIANS HAVE NOW BEEN INFECTED WITH COVID-19
Close to 48,000 Georgians have been infected with coronavirus as the death toll is now approaching 2,100, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 47,899 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across Georgia as of 7 pm on Monday night. There were 2,089 deaths related to the…… read more »
BRIGHTER BIRTHDAYS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR SUMMER, GEORGIA DOE AND DPH RELEASE GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS TO SAFELY RETURN TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION THIS FALL
Brighter Birthdays, a local non-profit organization that helps underprivileged children have brighter birthdays, is in search of volunteers. Cristin Warden, Executive Director, says that volunteers are needed to create and/or sign birthday cards, prepare party packs, and load up some backpacks with school supplies. Materials will be provided to each volunteer, who may complete these…… read more »
Local Sports
TUNE INTO WLAQ FOR BRAVES EXTRA INNINGS THIS WEEKEND!
Atlanta Braves baseball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM this weekend with the debut of Braves Extra Innings, an offering of the Braves Radio Network while the opening of Major League Baseball’s ’20 regular season is on hold due to the coronavirus. The broadcasts will feature games from the…… read more »
MISSING BASEBALL? TUNE IN FOR BRAVES EXTRA INNINGS ON WLAQ, STARTING THIS WEEKEND!
Have you been missing baseball these days? Coronavirus may have led to a delay in the opening of Major League Baseball’s regular season this year, but America’s past time will soon return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM! While the ’20 season is on hold, the Atlanta Braves Radio Network will…… read more »
BRAVES BEAT TIGERS IN LAST SPRING TRAINING GAME BEFORE COVID-19 HALTS SPRING TRAINING
The Atlanta Braves beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Thursday afternoon down at Lakeland, FL in both teams’ last Spring Training game of the year. Major League Baseball has opted to halt Grapefruit League play due to its concerns over the coronavirus. The start of the 2020 regular season will be delayed by at least…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS IS IMPACTING SPORTS NATIONALLY, AS WELL AS LOCALLY
Concerns over the coronavirus outbreak have absolutely rocked the world of sports during the past few days. It has led to the abrupt conclusion of Spring Training and the delayed opening of MLB’s Opening Day. Both the NHL and the NBA have suspended their seasons, as has Major League Soccer. College basketball has been paused.…… read more »
HAWKS FALL TO KNICKS BEFORE NBA SUSPENDS SEASON DUE TO CONCERNS OVER CORONAVIRUS
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the New York Knicks 136-131 in overtime at State Farm Arena on Wednesday night. It was both teams’ last game for awhile, as the NBA has suspended this season until further notice due to concerns about the coronavirus. A player with the Utah Jazz has preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19.…… read more »