Rome's Downtown Development Authority is currently preparing for a full slate of events in the months ahead. Highlights will include Ro-Flo Fest on Saturday, April 25th from 10 am until 4 pm. Attendees will enjoy a day of art, music, food, and fun. Vendors are sought for Ro-Flo Fest, says Megan Patrick, Communications,...

Media release from Floyd County, GA: Honoring the leadership of three women through their lasting contributions to education, civic engagement, advocacy, and historic preservation the Floyd County Board of Commissioners recognized Joyce Perdue-Smith, Candice Spivey and Dr. Tiffany Pauling during its Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2...

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students excelled at the 2026 SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference, Feb. 19-21, in Atlanta. GNTC competed in seven categories and took home two gold medals, four silver medals and one bronze. &qu...

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: After observing a steady decrease in respiratory illness cases among our patients and teammates, beginning 7 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, all Atrium Health Floyd locations are lifting temporary masking and visitor restrictions in place since December. Additionally, children 12 and u...

Are you a good speller? Even if you are not, you are requested to assemble a team and participate in the Adult Spelling Bee to benefit Harbor House - The Northwest Georgia Child Advocacy Center. The event will take place on the evening of Thursday, April 16th at 6 pm at the DeSoto Theatre, located at 530 Broad Street i...

Model High School's girls basketball team is headed to the Sweet Sixteen in the GHSA's Class A Division 1 playoffs! The Lady Blue Devils beat Bleckley County 55-38 in opening round action on Tuesday night at MHS. They will go on to face Rabun County in the next round on Friday. WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have broadcast ...

The Atlanta Braves picked up an 8-1 victory on their Spring Training home field in North Port, FL over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. They will host the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon at 1:05 pm. Braves fans may listen to coverage of weekend Spring Training games from the Braves Radio Network on WLAQ 1410 AM and 96....

The Atlanta Hawks were victorious on their home court over the Washington Wizards by 119-98 in NBA action on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena. Jonathan Kuminga led all players in scoring with 27 points off the bench in his debut for the Hawks, who have won their last two consecutive games and improved to 29-31 on the ...

WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have broadcast coverage this evening as the Model High School girls basketball team begins their run in the GHSA state playoffs as hosts to Bleckley County. Tip off is scheduled for 6 pm at MHS. Listen via radio dial or online at www.wlaq1410.com. Video coverage will be provided on the WLAQ-Ro...

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Baltimore Orioles by a final score of 10-7 in Spring Training action on Monday afternoon in Sarasota, FL. They will host the Detroit Tigers today at 1:05 pm in North Port. Braves fans may listen to coverage of weekend Spring Training games from the Braves Radio Network on WLAQ 1410 AM an...