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…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
INTRODUCING THE ROME EMPERORS! ROME, GA’S MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM GETS A NEW NAME AND LOOK
Rome, Georgia’s Minor League Baseball team has a new name – the Rome Emperors. This was unveiled during a celebration at AdventHealth Stadium on Thursday night. Rome remains an affiliate of the Atlanta Braves as it has been since 2003, but with a new name, stated David Lane, General Manager, at a press conference prior…… read more »
GHC BOOSTS ENROLLMENT FOR FALL 2023
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) saw enrollment growth of 6.7% for fall 2023, as University System of Georgia (USG) enrollment climbed to a record high of 344,392 students, reversing two years of enrollment declines with a 3% annual gain. Classes start in January at GHC, and the $30 application fee is…… read more »
GNTC GRADUATE SHANDI HALL NAMED OFFICER OF THE YEAR
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce recently named Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) graduate Shandi Hall as its Officer of the Year for 2023. The Catoosa Chamber presented Hall, an officer with the Fort Oglethorpe Police Department, with a plaque at the Chamber’s Firefighter, Law Enforcement and Emergency…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SUSPEND LANE CLOSURES FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): To accommodate the expected increase in holiday traffic, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will suspend lanes closures on Georgia interstates, major state routes and roads near major shopping centers, malls, or districts beginning 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, until 10 p.m. on Sunday, Nov.…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES TO HOST 2025 MLB ALL-STAR GAME, RONALD ACUNA JR NAMED NL MVP FOR 2023
The Atlanta Braves will host the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, as announced on Thursday. This will be third time for Atlanta to host the Midsummer Classic and the first at Truist Park. In other good news from the Braves, Ronald Acuna Jr has been unanimously named the National League Most Valuable Player for 2023.… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS AS AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS HEAD TO THE SECOND ROUND OF THE GHSA STATE PLAYOFFS
It’s time for Friday night lights as some area high school football teams are headed to the second round of the GHSA state playoffs tonight. Here is the schedule: Class A Division 1 Elbert County Blue Devils @ Trion Bulldogs Dade County Wolverines @ Commerce Tigers Class AA Model Blue Devils @ Callaway Cavaliers Union…… read more »
GEORGIA’S UNEMPLOYMENT REMAINS UNCHANGED AS LABOR FORCE REACHES RECORD HIGHS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson has announced that Georgia’s October unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.4 percent in September. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Georgia is where talent meets opportunity, and opportunity lifts up talent,” said Commissioner Bruce…… read more »
THE SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, GA WILL KICK OFF THEIR ANNUAL RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH
(Media release from The Salvation Army of Rome, GA): The Salvation Army Rome, Georgia Corps will hold its annual kick off for its seasonal fundraising drive at 12:00 noon on Friday, November 17, 2017, at Hobby Lobby in Rome. The organization’s red kettles and bell ringers are familiar sights in front of retail stores throughout…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: RINK AT RIDGE FERRY PARK TO OPEN ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Romans will get an early Christmas present next week as the Rink at Ridge Ferry Park ice skating rink opens to the public on Monday, Nov. 20 a few days earlier than originally planned. The rink, which is covered by a giant white tent in front of the…… read more »