Media release from Floyd County, GA: Residents will have an opportunity to comment before a possible vote on Aug. 25 Residents concerned about the potential effects of data center development including continuous noise, heavy electricity demand, water consumption, and long-term environmental impact will have an opportu...

The Rome Little Theatre will open their 2026-2027 season at the Rome City Auditorium instead of on their own stage at the DeSoto Theatre because the DeSoto is currently under renovation. "Matilda The Musical", based on the Roald Dahl book "Matilda", will be presented from August 28th through 30th. I...

Media release from AdventHealth Georgia: AdventHealth Redmond is proud to recognize William Stephens as the Q2 2026 recipient of the Sunflower Award. Nominated by a fellow team member, Stephens was honored for the positive attitude, servant heart and unwavering commitment he brings to AdventHealth Redmond each day. As ...

Media release from the Georgia Lottery Corporation: A Georgia Lottery player won a $2 million top prize playing the $2 Million Dollar Multiplier scratcher at Kwik Stop, 2383 Canton Highway in Cumming. The winner claimed their prize on Aug. 11. In addition, a Lawrenceville resident won $12,843 playing the Pantheon Payou...

Announcement from Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library: In the current Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library Silent Auction, there are two cases filled with Harry Potter related items, Fantastic Beasts, and other J.K. Rowling creations. To celebrate the country's 250th anniversary, one case is devoted to America...

The Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets by 6-3 on Wednesday night in the last meeting of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. It allowed Atlanta to take the series. Lane Thomas clubbed his first home run as a Brave during the bottom of the second inning. Mike Yastrzemski and Austin Riley had back...

The Rome Emperors beat the Asheville Tourists by 4-1 on Wednesday night in the second outing of a six-game set in Asheville, NC. It evened the series at a game each. The teams will meet again this evening at 6:35 pm. The Emperors' current road trip will continue through Sunday. They will be back on their home field nex...

Local high school football teams are rapidly approaching the start of the 2026 regular season. Get ready for it by tuning into WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM this evening at 5 pm for our 2026 High School Football Previews, presented by AdventHealth Redmond. WLAQ Sports' Matt Davis and V3's Ian Griffin interview head football ...

The Atlanta Braves shut out the New York Mets by 4-0 on Tuesday night in the middle outing of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. It evened the series. Ozzie Albies got the Braves on the board with a home run to open the bottom of the fifth inning. Mauricio Dubon drove in a run with a sac fly in the s...

The Rome Emperors lost to the Asheville Tourists by 14-9 on Tuesday night in the opener of a six-game set in Asheville, NC. The teams will meet again this evening at 6:35 pm. The Emperors' current road trip will continue through Sunday. They will be back on their home field next week for a seven-game set versus the Hub...