(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): As director of Pastoral Services at Atrium Health Floyd, Jason Jordan provides care not only to patients and patient families, but to his fellow teammates and their extended families as well. Jordan came to Atrium Health Floyd not long before the community’s first COVID-19 patient appeared in Atrium Health…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP REGULAR SEASON OPENER TO CHARLOTTE HORNETS
The Atlanta Hawks opened their 2023-24 regular season on Wednesday night with a loss in Charlotte, NC to the Hornets by 116-110. PJ Washington had a game-high 25 points for the Hornets, while Trae Young led the Hawks in scoring with 23 points. Atlanta’s home opener is scheduled for this Friday night at State Farm…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE READY FOR HALLOWEEN AND THE HOLIDAY SEASON
This is a busy time of year for many people in Northwest Georgia, including the folks at the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Dave Roberson enthuses that his office looks forward to participating in the Treats Not Streets event to be held at the Rome-Floyd County Law Enforcement Center in downtown Rome on Halloween. Event…… read more »
GA AG CARR JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION IN FILING SUIT AGAINST META FOR HARMFUL EFFECTS ON YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr on Tuesday joined a bipartisan coalition of 33 attorneys general in filing suit against Meta in federal court alleging that the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and other social media platforms that purposefully addict children and…… read more »
GEORGIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS AWARDS GRANT FUNDING TO 87 ORGANIZATIONS
(Media release from the Georgia Council for the Arts): Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, on Tuesday announced the recipients of fiscal year 2024 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant awards. The Vibrant Communities grant supports a variety of arts programming opportunities throughout the state, and…… read more »
ELEVATION HOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND NEW VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING
(Media release from Elevation House): Effective immediately, Rome nonprofit organization Elevation House announces the promotion of Erin deMesquita to the position of Executive Director. DeMesquita began her career with Elevation House earlier this year in the role of Program Manager. A graduate of Berry College, deMesquita brings nearly a decade of experience in communications, public…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK 11 OF THE 2023 REGULAR SEASON
This marks week 11 of the 2023 regular season for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM are Rome’s radio homes for Darlington football. The Tigers are off this week. They will return to action on Friday, November 3rd with their regular season finale at Trion. Here’s the list of games on tap…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL VERSUS UNC ON WLAQ THIS SATURDAY NIGHT
Georgia Tech football will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM this Saturday evening as the Yellow Jackets host the North Carolina Tarheels in ACC action. Kick off is slated for 8 pm down in Atlanta. Airtime is 6 pm by the Georgia Tech Radio Network from Legends Sports. The…… read more »
HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES TO BE HELD IN DOWNTOWN ROME, AT RIDGE FERRY PARK ON OCTOBER 31ST
Halloween is one week away. There will be a couple of opportunities for kids to safely enjoy trick or treating and other festivities in downtown Rome next Tuesday, October 31st. Downtown Trick-or-Treat will take place from 3 pm to 5 pm. Businesses will hand out candy to kids ages 12 and under, enthuses Aundi Lesley,…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD AND NORTHWEST GEORGIA MEDICAL CLINIC JOIN
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Two leading health providers in Rome have joined forces to improve access to high-quality health care in northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama. Atrium Health Floyd and Northwest Georgia Medical Clinic finalized an agreement to combine, bringing Northwest Georgia Medical Clinic under the Atrium Health care delivery brand. “This is…… read more »