LOCAL NEWS
Coosa River Basin Initiative's Swim Guide Will Return This Summer
Spring is here, and the Coosa River Basin Initiative is already preparing for Summer. The CRBI's Swim Guide will return just before Memorial Day weekend and will continue to be offered through Labor Day weekend. Bacterial levels will be monitored at popular recreation sites on waterways around the region, says Courtnee...
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GA DNR: Don't Let Canada Geese Ruffle Your Feathers
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Put a stop to goose conflicts before they become issues. Canada geese are well-suited to a wide range of habitats, from agricultural fields and rural waterways to neighborhood ponds, business parks, and urban green spaces. As they continue to thrive in dev...
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Chief Vann House State Historic Site: Make Plans Now to Attend Vann House Day on July 25th
Media release from Chief Vann House State Historic Site: When: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 10a.m. - 4p.m. Where: The Chief Vann House State Historic Site What: Join us for Vann House Day to celebrate the 68th anniversary of our establishment as a historic site in this family friendly event. On Saturday, July 25th from 10a...
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Public Invited to Georgia Highlands College's '80s-Themed Prom Featuring Guardians of the Jukebox
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Rome, Cartersville, and area residents who want to party like it's the 80s again have the opportunity to turn back time on May 2. Georgia Highlands College is hosting a community celebration called "GHC Celebrates: An 80s Prom" on May 2. The highlight of the event...
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Georgia Department of Labor: State's Labor Force and Employment Hit Record Highs in February
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that in February Georgia's labor force and employment rose to all-time highs of 5.45 million and 5.25 million, respectively. The February unemployment rate was 3.6%, which is 0.8 percentage point lower than the na...
Apr 16, 2026
LOCAL SPORTS
Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia, PA for NL East Series with Phillies This Weekend, Listen on WLAQ
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and will open up a seven-game road trip this evening with the first of three National League East outings in Philadelphia, PA versus the Phillies. First pitch is set for 6:40 pm. Tune into play-by-play coverage from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network on WLAQ 1410 AM/...
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Strider, Murphy Rehab in Rome as Emperors Shutout Jersey Shore BlueClaws
The Rome Emperors shut out the Jersey Shore BlueClaws by a final score of 2-0 on Thursday night in the third meeting of a six-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider gave up just one hit, walked two, and struck out three over three and one-third scoreless innings during his Major League...
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NL East Leading Atlanta Braves Finish Homestand with Victory over Miami Marlins
The Atlanta Braves wrapped up a six-game homestand on Wednesday night with a 6-3 win over the Miami Marlins in the finale of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. Atlanta took the series by 2-1 and went 4-2 during their homestand. Ozzie Albies got the home team on the board with a solo home run during t...
Apr 16, 2026
Rome Emperors Lose Education Day Game Versus Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Strider in Town for Rehab Stint Tonight
The Rome Emperors lost an early Education Day game to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws by a final score of 7-5 on Wednesday at AdventHealth Stadium. It allowed the BlueClaws to take a 2-0 lead in the six-game series between the teams. Game three is set for tonight at 6:45 pm. Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will be in...
Apr 16, 2026
Atlanta Braves Even NL East Set with Tuesday Night Win over Miami Marlins
The Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins by 6-5 on Tuesday night in the middle outing of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. That evened the series at a game each. Dominic Smith contributed four RBIs to include a three-run double that put the Braves ahead in the bottom of the eighth inning. Robert Su...
Apr 15, 2026




