Local sports fans are encouraged to check out the latest edition of Community Spotlight via Facebook on the WLAQ – Rome page and on the WLAQ Radio YouTube channel. Justin Franklin, Marketing & Media Relations Coordinator for the Rome Emperors, was the guest. He discussed the rebranding of Rome, Georgia’s Minor League Baseball team, High A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. The episode went live on Monday afternoon.
The rebranding was announced last Thursday evening during a special event at AdventHealth Stadium.
The team, previously known as the Rome Braves, marked its 20th anniversary during the 2023 season.