Media release from the Rome Police Department: Treveonsay Trejion Burge, 23, has been taken into custody in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Burge was wanted in connection with the October 21, 2025, shooting death of 18-year-old Adam Taylor Hernandez in Rome. He faces charges of Felony Murder and Aggravated Assault in...

The dog days of August are now upon us. The Georgia Department of Public Health's Northwest Health District encourages members of the community to stay safe amid the continuing Summer heat. Dr. Gary Voccio, Health Director, says that all outdoor activities should be conducted in the early morning or late evening, not d...

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools students continued to Move the Needle during the 2025-2026 school year, posting gains across multiple grade levels and subject areas on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade and End-of-Course assessments, including significant improvements in math, science, and ...

Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: The Georgia Department of Education has released the 2026 Georgia Milestones results, and once again, Floyd County Schools (FCS) has proven to be a regional and statewide leader in student achievement. Note: The current results do not reflect English Language Arts scores due...

Media release from AdventHealth Georgia: AdventHealth Primary Care+ is now open in Cartersville, making it easier for families to access high-quality primary care close to home. The new practice is now accepting patients ages 5 and older and offers comprehensive care for every stage of life. Board-certified providers a...

High school football season is almost here, and WLAQ is getting you ready for kickoff with our 2026 High School Football Previews. WLAQ sat down with the head coaches from all seven local programs to talk about their teams, the work they've put in during the offseason and what fans can look forward to when the lights s...

The Atlanta Braves finished a seven-game homestand with a 11-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday night in the finale of a three-game National League East series at Truist Park. That marked Atlanta's eighth consecutive victory. Ronald Acuna Jr. clubbed a two-run homer (with a little assistance from the Marlins' out...

The Rome Emperors lost to the Greensboro Grasshoppers by a final score of 7-6 on Thursday night in the third meeting of a six-game set at AdventHealth Stadium. That allowed Greensboro to increase their lead in the series to 3-0. Game four is slated for this evening at 6:45 pm. The Emperors' current homestand will conti...

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Miami Marlins by 4-1 on Wednesday night in the second outing of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. It marked the seventh straight win for Atlanta. The Braves scored three runs in the bottom of the second inning on an RBI double by Austin Riley and a two-run single by D...

The Rome Emperors lost to the Greensboro Grasshoppers by a final score of 2-1 in 10 innings on Wednesday evening in game two of a six-game series at AdventHealth Stadium. It allowed Greensboro to take a 2-0 lead in that set. Game three is slated for this evening at 6:45 pm. The Emperors' series versus the Grasshoppers ...