Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (November 9, 2026) Georgia drivers are getting additional relief at the pump as gas prices continue to decline. With the state's temporary motor fuel tax suspension remaining in effect through November 30, drivers continue to see savings ahead of the Thanksgiving tr...

Christmas will be here before we know it! The retailers of Rome and Cave Spring will offer special deals and treats to holiday shoppers during special events planned for the week ahead. The Downtown Merchants Holiday Open House will be held in downtown Rome this Thursday, November 12th from 5 pm to 8 pm. Megan Patrick,...

Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 4 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below: The Floyd County Board of Commissioners wi...

Announcement from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday,November 10, 2026 at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy located at 990 Veterans Memorial Highway NE., Rome, Georgia 30161. The caucus will be held at 4:00 p.m. in Room A211 and the regular meeting will sta...

Media release from the Georgia Department of Economic Development: The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) division specialized in fostering the arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced the recipients of fiscal year 2027 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities competitive grant...

The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Cincinnati Bengals by a final score of 34-17 on Sunday in NFL action at Madrid, Spain. That marked the second loss in a row for Atlanta and the fourth straight win for Cincinnati. The Falcons are now 3-6 for the 2026 regular season. They will be back on their home field at Mercedes-Benz ...

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. Week 12 Final Scores: Armuchee 8 Mt. Zion 41 Pepperell 49 Coosa 17 Bremen 56 Darlington 27 Model 0 Heard County 45 Lassiter 42 Rome 7 ...

From Rome Emperors Press Release: ROME, GA - A familiar name is making its return to Rome. The Rome Emperors are proud to announce the return of the Rome Braves as part of the club's newest Theme Night Collection, celebrating more than two decades of baseball history and an identity that holds a special place in the ...

It's time for area high school football teams to take the field for the twelfth and final week of play in the 2026 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football tonight as the Tigers host the Bremen Blue Devils. Darlington heads into the match up with a record of 5-4 overall and 3-3 in ...

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is among the finalists for a Silver Slugger Award. This award is bestowed every year upon the best hitter at each position in both the National and American Leagues. The winners for 2026 will be announced on November 17th.