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 »
Local News
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 »
ART, MUSIC, FOOD, AND A CHANCE TO SEE THE WORLD’S FOLK ART CHURCH AWAIT ATTENDEES OF FINSTER FEST THIS WEEKEND AT HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN
The Paradise Garden Foundation invites all Northwest Georgia residents to Finster Fest 2025, set for this Saturday and Sunday, September 20th and 21st at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville, GA. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm both days. Davia Weatherill, Executive Director of the Paradise Garden Foundation, enthuses that the event will feature…… read more »
CHIAHA ARTS GUILD OFFERS ARTS EDUCATION GRANTS
Media release from the Chiaha Arts Guild: The Chiaha Arts Guild is now accepting applications for its 2025 Arts Education Grant. The grant program has provided more than $30,000 to support visual and performing arts education in Rome and Floyd County since its formal launch in 2010.K–12 schools and nonprofit organizations in Floyd County are…… 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 »