Local News

NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES SEEKS VOLUNTEERS ON SPRING BREAK AND THROUGH THE SUMMERTIME

Seasons change, and the need for volunteers continues with changing seasons for Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries. The local non-profit organization welcomes individuals in search of volunteer opportunities over Spring Break and throughout the Summer. Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, says that kids (with adult supervision) are invited to give back to their community over Spring Break…read more »

GDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: LANE CLOSURES ON TURNER MCCALL BOULEVARD/SHORTER AVENUE CONTINUE IN APRIL

(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): WHAT: Weather permitting, crews will continue the improvement project on Turner McCall Boulevard/Shorter Avenue throughout next month. The work will include periodic lane closures in either direction from DeSoto Avenue to Avenue B. Please slow down in the area and watch for crews in the roadway. WHEN: Monday, April 1 through…read more »

ROME MIDDLE AND ROME HIGH SHOW CHOIRS TO PERFORM ON APRIL 1ST

(Media release from Rome, GA City Schools): Two award-winning show choirs, Rome Middle’s Grand Illusion and Rome High’s Grand Finale, take to the stage on Monday, April 1 at the Rome City Auditorium giving locals a chance to see the squads’ 2024 competition shows for the final time. The event begins at 7 p.m. and…read more »

GNTC BASIC POST CERTIFICATION CLASS GRADUATION HELD MARCH 26TH

(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun on March 26 to honor 13 students graduating from Basic POST Certification Class #BPC1-2024-06. The Basic POST Certification (BPC) program is designed to train and prepare graduates for employment as…read more »

Local Sports

BASEBALL IS BACK! CATCH ALL THE ACTION OF THE ATLANTA BRAVES’ SEASON-OPENING SET AT PHILADELPHIA VERSUS THE PHILLIES OVER THE WEEKEND ON WLAQ!

Opening Day has arrived for the Atlanta Braves! The Braves will open their 2024 regular season today in Philadelphia, PA with a National League East outing against the Phillies. Spencer Strider will be Atlanta’s starting pitcher, and Zack Wheeler will head to the mound for Philadelphia. The first pitch is scheduled for 3:05 pm at…read more »

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