More than 81,000 people have been infected with coronavirus in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 81,291 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 3 pm on Tuesday afternoon. There were 2,805 deaths related to the coronavirus. In Floyd County, there were 514…… read more »
Local News
FLOYD EMA DIRECTOR: BE PREPARED FOR SUMMER HEAT AS WE HEAD INTO JULY AND AUGUST
Northwest Georgia may not have had too many days with high temperatures into the 90s as yet in 2020, but this is the time to be prepared for extreme heat as we head into the month of July. July and August are usually among the hottest months of the year in our area, says Tim…… read more »
KEEP PETS CALM AMID 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAYS
The 4th of July is just a few days away. While humans may enjoy celebrating America’s birthday with fireworks, many pets can be traumatized by resulting loud noises. Dr. Dan Pate, owner of the West Rome Animal Clinic, encourages pet owners to keep pets calm amid fireworks displays. Bring pets indoors and, if needed, give…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS FY21 BUDGET
Governor Brian Kemp closed out Fiscal Year 2020 on Tuesday by signing the FY21 budget for Georgia. It included significant cuts due to the shorfalls that have resulted from the coronavirus outbreak. Kemp stated, “This budget speaks to some of the hard choices made by state leaders to streamline and innovate. While we were able…… read more »
NEARLY 80,000 PEOPLE IN GEORGIA HAVE NOW BEEN INFECTED WITH CORONAVIRUS
Close to 80,000 people in Georgia have now been infected with coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 79,417 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 3 pm on Monday afternoon. There were 2,784 deaths related to the virus. In Floyd County, there were…… read more »
Local Sports
ALMOST TIME TO PLAY BALL FOR MLB; MINOR LEAGUE SEASON CANCELLED FOR 2020
It is almost time to play ball – at least for Major League Baseball. Today is the day that MLB players begin to report for training, with Opening Day slated for July 23rd or 24th. Once the regular season begins, catch all the action of Atlanta Braves baseball on WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM.…… read more »
IT APPEARS THAT THERE WILL BE BASEBALL IN 2020, AFTER ALL!
It appears that there will be baseball in ’20, after all! Major League Baseball has announced a plan for return to play this year that will have players report to training on July 1st with their 60-game regular season to begin on July 23rd or 24th. Players will be required to follow health protocols to…… read more »
TUNE INTO WLAQ FOR BRAVES EXTRA INNINGS THIS WEEKEND!
Atlanta Braves baseball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM this weekend with the debut of Braves Extra Innings, an offering of the Braves Radio Network while the opening of Major League Baseball’s ’20 regular season is on hold due to the coronavirus. The broadcasts will feature games from the…… read more »
MISSING BASEBALL? TUNE IN FOR BRAVES EXTRA INNINGS ON WLAQ, STARTING THIS WEEKEND!
Have you been missing baseball these days? Coronavirus may have led to a delay in the opening of Major League Baseball’s regular season this year, but America’s past time will soon return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM! While the ’20 season is on hold, the Atlanta Braves Radio Network will…… read more »
BRAVES BEAT TIGERS IN LAST SPRING TRAINING GAME BEFORE COVID-19 HALTS SPRING TRAINING
The Atlanta Braves beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Thursday afternoon down at Lakeland, FL in both teams’ last Spring Training game of the year. Major League Baseball has opted to halt Grapefruit League play due to its concerns over the coronavirus. The start of the 2020 regular season will be delayed by at least…… read more »