Are you searching for volunteer opportunities in the community? Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries would be happy to put you to work! Lindsey Kilby, President, says that the non-profit supplies food to a total of 88 agencies in need around Floyd, Polk, and Chattooga Counties. Volunteers are also sought for produce dis...

Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (October 9, 2026) - A significant storm system is expected to impact north Georgia beginning Friday evening and continuing through the weekend, with the greatest threat for severe weather anticipated on Saturday. Heavy rainfall, flash flooding, strong winds, and pos...

Media release from AdventHealth Georgia: AdventHealth Redmond and Floyd Against Drugs are partnering to host a community Drug Drop Event on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon, providing a safe and convenient way for community members to dispose of unused or expired medications. The drive-through event will take pl...

Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region: In October, the American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets to help keep the blood supply as strong as possible this fall. The seasons may change, but the need for blood is constant. Donors of all blood types are being called on to r...

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome High Theatre Department invites all you babes of jazz to CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION, October 21 & 22 and again November 20-22. This satirical romp through a 1920s court case in which Roxie Hart is put on trial for murder will have you singing and dancing in your seats! ...

Follow along with WLAQ throughout the night for final scores from high school football games across Northwest Georgia and the surrounding area. We'll update this page as games go final. Finals from Friday, October 9th, 2026: Trion 50 Greenville 0 Coosa 13 Darlington 49 Pepperell 22 Mt.Zion 0 Rome 12 Woodstock 28 Pinecr...

It's time for area high school football teams to take the field for the eighth week of play in the 2026 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football tonight as the Tigers host the Coosa Eagles. Darlington heads into the match up with a record of 3-3 overall and 1-2 in Region 6-AA on th...

Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Since the completion of major improvements at Alto Park, including the installation of Shaw TruHop artificial turf, the facility has continued to prove that investments in quality recreational infrastructure create benefits that extend far beyond the ballfields. From ...

The Atlanta Braves' run in the 2026 MLB Postseason ended on Wednesday night with a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers by 4-1 in Game Four of their National League Division Series at Truist Park. That allowed LA to take the set by 3-1. The Braves scored the first run of the evening as Michael Harris II reached home plate o...

Attention, Georgia Tech fans! Yellow Jackets football will hit the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM this Saturday as the team hosts #23 Duke in ACC action. Kick off is slated for 3:30 pm in Atlanta. Airtime is 1:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Radio Network. The Yellow Jackets head into this match with a record of 1-3 over...