Media release from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Commission will consider emergency funding allocations to relocate operations previously housed at the Historic Floyd County Courthouse, which was destroyed by fire Monday. "We are so thankful for the quick response and hard work of all of our first responders,...

Residents of Rome, Floyd County, and even beyond are overwhelmed with shock and grief as the Historic Floyd County Courthouse was ravaged by a fire on Tuesday afternoon. David Guldenschuh, on behalf of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM, conducted an interview with Rome Mayor Jim Bojo as local firefighters worked to contain the blaz...

The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency's SAFE Emergency Preparedness Academy is back for 2026. Tim Herrington, Floyd EMA Director, says that Storm Spotter Training is on tap for the March 25th session. The focus will be on CPR Training for March 31st. There will be an Active Shooter class on April 14th and anothe...

Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office: By: Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome) Less than two weeks remain in the 2026 Legislative Session before we adjourn for the final time on April 2, and we are working around the clock under the Gold Dome to deliver on the promises we made to you. We are fully focused on de...

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Brittany Little has been named the principal at Elm Street Elementary School, starting June 1, 2026. Mrs. Little was approved as Elm Street's new principal by the Rome City Schools Board of Education in a called board meeting on Mon...

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates by 5-2 in Spring Training action at Bradenton, FL on Monday afternoon. Matt Olson clubbed a pair of home runs. Eli White and Mike Yastrzemski each homered. The Braves will wrap up their Grapefruit League slate this afternoon in North Port against the Tampa Bay Rays. Fi...

The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 146-107 victory on their home court over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night at State Farm Arena. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the charge with 26 points for the Hawks, who extended their latest winning streak to two in a row and improved to 40-32 on the 2025-26 regular season. He was amo...

The Atlanta Braves netted a win and a loss at Spring Training over the past weekend down in Fort Myers, FL. They beat the Boston Red Sox by 6-1 on Saturday, then lost to the Minnesota Twins by 7-3 on Sunday. Atlanta Braves prospects picked up an 8-3 victory over New York Yankees prospects in this year's Spring Breakout...

The Atlanta Braves were off on Thursday and will resume Spring Training play this evening as hosts to the Pittsburgh Pirates. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 pm in North Port, FL. Tune into WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM for Spring Training coverage from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network over the weekend. The Braves will be in ...

The Atlanta Braves were victorious on their Spring Training home field in North Port, FL by a final score of 3-2 in a National League East outing versus the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. The Braves scored all three of their runs during the bottom of the seventh inning to secure the victory. They have a scheduled ...