Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (March 30, 2026) Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is placing upward pressure on global oil prices, but Georgia's suspension of the state gas tax continues to provide some relief for drivers. The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.58, down from l...

Four days of early voting will be offered in the April 7th special election runoff for U.S. House of Representatives, District 14. Floyd County voters may cast an advance ballot at one location - the Elections Office at 18 East 12th Street in Rome - from Monday, March 30th through Thursday, April 2nd between the hours ...

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools will host an informational session for families interested in learning more about the opportunities available across the district on March 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy. The session is designed for families of home school ...

Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: It's Springtime here in Georgia which brings fresh vegetation. As spring green-up spreads across Georgia, wildlife becomes more active and visible, including black bears. Being BearWise means knowing what to do when you see a bear, says the Georgia Departm...

Media release from the Georgia Forestry Association and Foundation: FORSYTH, GA - Forest landowners in northwest Georgia are invited to attend a free, hands-on field day April 7 in Summerville focused on practical tools for managing and strengthening working forestland. Hosted by the Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) ...

The Atlanta Braves fell to the Kansas City Royals by a final score of 4-1 on Sunday in the last meeting of a three-game season opening set at Truist Park. The Braves still took the series by two games to one. The Royals scored runs on an RBI single by Bobby Witt Jr. in the top of the third inning, a solo home run by Ca...

It is Opening Day for the Atlanta Braves! The Braves will begin their 2026 regular season tonight on their home field at Truist Park in Atlanta versus the Kansas City Royals. Chris Sale will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while Cole Ragans will head to the mound for Kansas City. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 ...

In case you missed it Thursday on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM - Unity Christian School's baseball team was shut out by Hearts Academy 9-0 at AdventHealth Stadium. The Lions will return to action Monday evening at Adairsville.

Tune in for Unity Christian School baseball on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM this evening as the Lions take on Hearts Academy. Game time is set for 5 pm at AdventHealth Stadium. Gavin Booker, the Voice of the Rome Emperors, will have the play by play story. Baseball fans may listen to the broadcast via radio dial, on WLAQ's web...

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Detroit Pistons by 130-129 in overtime on Wednesday night at Detroit, MI. Jalen Johnson led the charge with 27 points and 12 assists for the Hawks, who have won their last three straight games and improved to 41-32 on the 2025-26 regular season. CJ McCollum also had 27 points. Jalen Duren...