In case you missed it this past Saturday on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Georgia Tech began Atlantic Coast Conference play with a 72-68 win on their home court in Atlanta over No. 7 Duke in men’s college basketball. It marked the Yellow Jackets’ second straight victory over a nationally ranked opponent. The Jackets are…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK TO BE OBSERVED DECEMBER 4TH THROUGH 8TH IN GEORGIA
The observance of Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Georgia is slated for December 4th through 8th. It is spearheaded by the Georgia Emergency Management/Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service. Tim Herrington, the Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency, is committed to keeping the public informed throughout the months of…… read more »
GEORGIA DOT AWARDS 19 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): In October 2023, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded contracts for 19 Design-Bid-Build projects, which spanned safety initiatives, bridge construction, rehabilitation, and resurfacing. One Design-Build project was also awarded in October.The largest investment, worth approximately $32 million, is a resurfacing project including 17.6 miles of milling and…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO PRESENT SEVENTH ANNUAL ‘CHRISTMAS BACK HOME’ CONCERT SERIES ON DECEMBER 8TH AND 9TH
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Redmond is proud to present the seventh annual Christmas Back Home concert series on Dec. 8 and Dec. 9 at 7 pm, hosted at the Rome City Auditorium at 601 Broad Street. Join us for a medley of classic Christmas hits with a delightful twist along with some original…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS SNAP TWO-GAME LOSING SKID WITH VICTORY IN SAN ANTONIO, TX OVER THE SPURS
The Atlanta Hawks snapped a two-game losing skid with a 137-135 victory in San Antonio, TX over the Spurs on Thursday night. Trae Young scored a season-high 45 points and had 14 assists for the Hawks, who improved to 9-9 on the 2023-24 regular season. The Hawks will conclude their current five-game road trip with…… read more »
LISTEN TO GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL VERSUS NO. 7 DUKE ON SATURDAY
Tune in for men’s college basketball this Saturday afternoon on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM as Georgia Tech opens Atlantic Coast Conference play as host to No. 7 Duke. Tip off is set for 2:15 pm; airtime is 1:45 pm by the Georgia Tech Sports Network from Legends Sports. Georgia Tech’s Yellow Jackets improved to 3-2…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ROME WINTER ART MARKET SET FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT THE ROME CIVIC CENTER
The Georgia’s Rome Welcome Center and Gift Shop invites the community to the 2023 Georgia’s Rome Winter Art Market, set for Saturday and Sunday, December 2nd and 3rd at the Rome Civic Center. Hours are 10 am until 4 pm both days. Admission and parking are free. There will be more than 60 vendors at…… read more »
CAVE SPRING CHRISTMAS PARADE POSTPONED UNTIL DECEMBER 9TH, SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY STILL ON FOR THIS WEEKEND AT CAVE SPRING’S ROLATER PARK
Cave Spring’s ’23 Christmas Parade has been postponed until next Saturday, December 9th at 6 pm due to concerns over potential for inclement weather on the original event date of this Saturday, December 2nd. For more information, visit www.cavespring.ga.gov/events and click on Cave Spring Christmas Parade. The 20th anniversary edition of Small Town Christmas in…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE PRODUCTION OF ELF, THE MUSICAL WILL OPEN FRIDAY AND RUN FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKENDS AT THE DESOTO THEATRE
The Rome Little Theatre production of Elf, The Musical will open Friday and will run through the next two weekends at the DeSoto Theatre, located at 530 Broad Street in downtown Rome. Show times are 7:30 pm each Friday night, 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm on Saturdays, and 2:30 pm on Sundays. Based on the…… read more »
GDOT: NEW SIGNS IN CARTERSVILLE ALERT MOTORISTS TO BLOCKED RR CROSSINGS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) recently installed signs along Highway 41 to alert drivers of trains going through downtown Cartersville so motorists can pick an alternate route if they need to cross the train tracks.The signs are activated when a train passes through downtown. GDOT also installed signs…… read more »