Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (November 2, 2026) Georgia gas prices continue to move lower this week, giving drivers additional relief at the pump. However, rising crude oil prices and renewed concerns about global supply disruptions could slow that trend in the coming weeks. The Georgia average...

Tuesday, November 3rd is Election Day. Precincts across Floyd County will be open from 7 am to 7 pm to those who did not cast ballots during the early voting period. Local voters with questions may contact the Floyd County Elections Office via phone at (706) 291-5167. View registration status and polling location on th...

It is almost showtime for the 2026 Rome International Film Festival, which will get underway on Thursday and continue through Sunday. Locals and visitors will enjoy film screenings, live music, parties, workshops, networking events, and special guests. Seth Ingram, Executive/Creative Director, says that the festival dr...

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting Open Houses at all six campuses in November to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities and meet faculty and staff. The locations, dates and times for t...

Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State Press Office: Atlanta - Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is pleased to announce that his office will host a FIN FIT webinar on Monday, November 16 at 6pm titled "Borrow Smart: Dodging the Predatory Lending Trap." "Small businesses are the backbone of...

The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by 16-0 on Sunday afternoon at Raymond James Field in Tampa, FL. Both teams are now 3-5 on the 2026 regular season. The Falcons will travel to Madrid, Spain for a match against the Cincinnati Bengals next Sunday. Kick off is set for 9:30 am Eastern.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson and utility player Mauricio Dubon are recipients of 2026 Gold Glove Awards. MLB announced award winners on Sunday. It marks Olson's second straight Gold Glove as a member of the Braves and his fourth overall. It was also Dubon's second straight occasion to receive the honor and h...

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. Final, October 30th, 2026: Darlington 34 Armuchee 0 Coosa 0 Bremen 52 Pepperell 7 Model 34 Lanier 14 Unity 49 Lafayette 10 Rockmart 56...

It's time for area high school football teams to take the field for the eleventh week of play in the 2026 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football tonight as the Tigers head to Armuchee to take on the Indians. Darlington heads into the match up with a record of 4-4 overall and 2-3 ...

The Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing skid with a 114-111 victory at home over the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action on Thursday evening at State Farm Arena. Onyeka Okongwu scored a game-high 29 points and had 12 rebounds for the Hawks, who improved to 3-3 on the 2026 regular season. Nickeil Alexander-Walker ad...