Media release from the City of Rome, GA: The City of Rome is excited to announce the launch of its new text messaging platform designed to help residents stay informed and engaged with the latest updates from the city. With this new service, residents can choose to receive alerts on a variety of topics, from…… read more »
Local News
JSL OF ROME’S 2025 FOLLIES SET FOR FEBRUARY 7TH AND 8TH
The Junior Service League of Rome will present Follies 2025, “Follies or Bust! All Roads Lead to Rome”, on Friday and Saturday, February 7th and 8th at the Rome City Auditorium. Showtime is 8 pm each night. Megan Treglown, Follies Chairwoman, says that this show is centered around a road trip to the big city…… read more »
GDOT ALERT FOR FLOYD COUNTY: LANE CLOSURE ON SECOND AVENUE SET FOR JANUARY 24TH – FEBRUARY 24TH
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: WHAT: Weather permitting, crews will be relocating utilities along 2nd Avenue Friday, January 24 through Monday, February 24. The utility work will close one right lane along 2nd Avenue in one direction at a time. Relocating utilities is part of the larger 2nd Avenue project stretching from the Oostanaula…… read more »
GA DNR: FIRST POSITIVE CASE OF CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE CONFIRMED IN GEORGIA
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has confirmed through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories that a hunter-harvested deer sampled for routine surveillance in Lanier County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This is the…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SHARES AFY25 AND FY26 BUDGET PROPOSALS
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Following the disruption of Thursday’s Joint Appropriations committee hearing schedule due to the inclement winter weather affecting much of Georgia, Governor Brian P. Kemp shared a copy of the below prepared remarks with the committee members to provide further context on his budget proposals currently before…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP OPENER OF BACK-TO-BACK SET VERSUS TORONTO RAPTORS
The Atlanta Hawks lost on their home court to the Toronto Raptors by a final score of 122-119 in NBA action on Thursday night at State Farm Arena. That was Atlanta’s third straight loss. Bogdan Bogdanovic had a team-high 23 points off the bench for the Hawks, who are now 22-22 on the 2024-2025 regular…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH NETS ACC WIN AT HOME OVER VIRGINIA TECH
Georgia Tech snapped a four-game losing skid with a 71-64 victory at home over Virginia Tech in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals on Wednesday night in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets improved to 9-11 overall and 3-6 in conference play for the 2024-25 season. They will return to action at Notre Dame next…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN HOMESTAND WITH LOSS TO DETROIT PISTONS
The Atlanta Hawks began a three-game homestand with a loss to the Detroit Pistons by a final score of 114-104 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena. It was Atlanta’s second straight loss. Dyson Daniels scored a team-high 20 points and contributed 10 rebounds for the Hawks, who are now 22-21 on the 2024-25 regular…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON AIR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
High school basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Friday evening as Model hosts Heard County. Tip off is set for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Fans may listen via radio dial, online at www.wlaq1410.com, or TuneIn app. A live stream will be available…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR GT HOOPS ON WLAQ
Georgia Tech men’s basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM tonight as the Yellow Jackets host the Virginia Tech Hokies in ACC action. Tip off is slated for 7 pm in Atlanta; airtime is 6:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network. The Jackets enter the match with a record…… read more »