The Salvation Army of Rome, GA saw an uptick in fundraising during this past holiday season from the previous year, but still requests donations from the public to fund its operating expenses and programs. Major Hank Harwell, Corps Officer, says that the organization's Red Kettle Campaign raised nearly $75,000 in 2025,...

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces O'Darius Davis as the 2026 recipient of the Matthew Vroman Memorial Scholarship. Davis, a resident of Rome, is an Aviation Maintenance Technology student at GNTC's Floyd County Campus in Rome. Matthew Vrom...

Media release from Darlington School: Darlington School has announced plans to expand its Pre-K through second-grade division over the next four years, responding to strong demand from local families and reflecting a long-term commitment to excellence in early childhood education. "Over the past several years, Dar...

Media release from Rome Little Theatre: "Tiny Beautiful Things" is a deeply meaningful and impactful play. The cast is truly remarkable, pouring their hearts into every performance to bring these stories to life. It has been a privilege to direct this show, and I am in awe of the dedication our cast and team ...

Media release from Floyd County, GA: Floyd County Commissioners recognized outstanding service and professionalism within the police department during its Tuesday meeting. Each year, selected officers are presented with these awards by FCPD Chief Mark Wallace to spotlight exceptional performance, compassion, and commit...

The Georgia Tech men's basketball team fell to Wake Forest by a final score of 83-67 in an ACC outing on Wednesday night in Atlanta. That marked the sixth straight loss for the Yellow Jackets, who are now 11-14 overall and 2-10 in conference play for the 2025-26 season. The Jackets will travel to South Bend, IN this Sa...

The Atlanta Hawks lost on the road to the Charlotte Hornets by 110-107 on Wednesday night in Charlotte, NC. Dyson Daniels scored a team-high 21 points for the Hawks, who have lost their last three consecutive games and are now 26-30 on the 2025-26 regular season. Jalen Johnson added 19 points and 13 rebounds. Brandon M...

In case you missed it Tuesday night on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM - Model High School's basketball teams split a pair of games at home versus Darlington. The Lady Blue Devils won the opener by 67-40, while the Blue Devils lost the finale by 78-62. Listen to Georgia Tech men's basketball on the airwaves of WLAQ tonight as the...

The Atlanta Hawks began a three-game road trip with a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves by a final score of 138-116 on Monday night in Minneapolis, MN. CJ McCollum scored a game-high 38 points for the Hawks, who have lost their last two consecutive games and are now 26-29 on the 2025-26 regular season. Nickeil Alexand...

High school basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM on Tuesday night as Model plays host to Darlington. Tip off is set for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Listen via radio or online at www.wlaq1410.com. Video coverage will be provided on the WLAQ-Rome Facebook page and WLAQ Radio...