It is time to talk turkey. If you have a turkey in the freezer and plan to cook it in the deep fryer for Thanksgiving, be sure that you thaw it out in advance of the big day in order to prevent a dangerous fire or explosion. This message is from the Rome-Floyd Fire Department.…… read more »
Local News
GIRL SCOUTS PLAN TO CLOSE CAMP MISTY MOUNTAIN IN ARMUCHEE
Media release from Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta: On Tuesday, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta (GSGATL) announced the planned closure of Camp Misty Mountain in Armuchee, Georgia. The decision to close a camp is not made easily or quickly. Following a multi-year evaluation, a dedicated task force, comprised of board members, volunteers, staff, and current…… read more »
GNTC NAMED TO MILITARY TIMES’S 2025 BEST FOR VETS: COLLEGES LIST
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has been included on Military Times’s list of the 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings. This list is the most trusted, comprehensive list of U.S. colleges and universities committed to supporting military service members, veterans and their families. This year’s list includes 357 institutions, marking the largest…… read more »
AAA: UPWARDS OF 2.3 MILLION GEORGIANS EXPECTED TO TRAVEL FOR THANKSGIVING
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: AAA projects that 2.3 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, which runs from Tuesday, November 25 to Monday, December 1. This marks a 1.4% increase over last year and sets a new record for Thanksgiving travel in Georgia. Nationwide, AAA expects 81.8…… read more »
JAMES H. “SLOPPY” FLOYD STATE PARK IN SUMMERVILLE WECOMES NORTHWEST GEORGIANS FOR HIKING, HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES, AND MORE
James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park, located in Summerville, GA, welcomes Northwest Georgians for hiking, holiday festivities, and more. Another Moon Pie Hike will be held on the evening of Saturday, December 6th from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. These hikes are typically centered around the full moon, says Katy Gramling, Park Manager. She adds…… read more »
Local Sports
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS CONTINUE PLAYOFF RUN THIS WEEK
Several local high school football teams will continue to compete in the state playoffs this week. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will provide coverage of the Unity Christian School Lions as they face the LaFayette Christian Cougars at Northgate High School in the ’25 GAPPS Class AA 9-Man Football Championship Game this Saturday afternoon.…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS’ WINNING STREAK ENDS AT FIVE IN A ROW WITH TUESDAY NIGHT LOSS AT HOME TO DETROIT PISTONS
The Atlanta Hawks saw their longest winning streak of the year come to an end at five in a row with a loss at home to the Detroit Pistons by 120-112 on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena. Jalen Johnson scored a team-high 25 points for the Hawks, who are now 9-6 on the 2025-2026…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS DROP SUNDAY OUTING AT HOME TO CAROLINA PANTHERS
The Atlanta Falcons fell to the Carolina Panthers by a final score of 30-27 in overtime on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. That marked the fifth consecutive loss for the Falcons, who are now 3-7 for the 2025 regular season. They will be in New Orleans, LA to take on the Saints next Sunday at…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP WESTERN ROAD TRIP WITH FIFTH WIN IN A ROW
The Atlanta Hawks concluded a four-game road trip out west with a 124-122 victory in Phoenix, AZ over the Suns on Sunday night. Onyeka Okongwu had a team-high 27 points for the Hawks, who have won their last five straight games and improved to 9-5 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Nickell Alexander-Walker contributed 26 points.…… read more »
PLAYOFF TIME HAS ARRIVED FOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS
Local high school football teams take the field over the weekend in the first round of the 2025 GHSA state playoffs. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will provide coverage of Darlington football tonight as the Tigers head to Augusta to face the Aquinas Fightin’ Irish. Darlington’s head football coach Wayne Groves told WLAQ Sports…… read more »