The 2023 Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament will conclude tonight as local high school girls and boys basketball teams compete for a coveted Gold Ball trophy in the championship round at Berry College’s Cage Center. In scores from Monday night’s semifinal games at Armuchee High School: Rome 49, Model 43 girls Darlington 65, Calhoun 43…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ATLANTA HAWKS NOTCH MONDAY NIGHT WIN AT HOME OVER DETROIT PISTONS
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 130-124 victory on their home court over the Detroit Pistons in NBA action on Monday evening at State Farm Arena. Trae Young scored a team-high 31 points and had 15 assists for the Hawks, who improved to 11-15 on the 2023-24 regular season. Cade Cunningham notched a game-high 43…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE DIPS BEFORE HOLIDAYS
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average decreased at the pump. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 7 cents less than a week ago, 12 cents more than a month ago, and 17 cents more than this time last year. It…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION MEETING SET FOR MONDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Their caucus will begin at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Find a link to their agenda for the evening, as well as a live stream of the meeting, at www.romega.us.… read more »
OPEN DOOR HOME’S ANNUAL CLUBS AND CLAYS TOURNAMENT RAISES OVER $53K
(Media release from the Open Door Home): The Open Door Home would like to thank sponsors and community members who made this year’s Clubs & Clays Tournament a success, raising over $53,000. Open Door Home’s largest annual fundraiser consists of a sporting clays competition, round of golf, and ball drop at the beautiful Barnsley Resort.…… read more »
GNTC HONORS FALL 2023 GRADUATES
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): More than 300 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students crossed the stage of the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, Dec. 14, to the cheers of their families, friends and instructors. Dr. Heidi Popham, president of GNTC, welcomed guests, congratulated the graduates and introduced keynote speaker Allie Patnode, GNTC’s…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS KNOCKED OUT OF THE TOP SPOT IN THE NFC SOUTH WITH SUNDAY LOSS AT CAROLINA
In an NFL update, the Atlanta Falcons lost to the Carolina Panthers by a final score of 9-7 on Sunday afternoon in an NFC South battle at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. It marked the second straight loss for the Falcons, who were knocked out of first place in the division and now…… read more »
QUEST FOR THE GOLD BALL CONTINUES IN 2023 SEVEN HILLS ROTARY CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT – UPDATED SCORES FROM SATURDAY, A LOOK AHEAD TO WLAQ’S BROADCAST SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY
It’s time for the 2023 Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament! Area girls and boys high school basketball teams are competing for the coveted Gold Ball trophies in the 70th annual tournament. Armuchee High School is the site of games on Friday, Saturday, and Monday. Berry College’s Cage Center will host the championship games on Tuesday,…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH BEATS PENN STATE IN OT AT NYC
Georgia Tech beat Penn State by 82-81 in overtime on Saturday afternoon in men’s college basketball at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It was the second win in a row for the Yellow Jackets, who improved to 6-3 overall for the 2023-2024 regular season. Miles Kelly had a pair of free throws with…… read more »
ANNUAL BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER SLATED FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 6TH, 2024
You are enjoying your live Christmas tree now, but what do you plan to do with the tree when Christmas is over? Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful invites you to Bring One for the Chipper! The 2024 Bring One for the Chipper tree recycling event will take place on Saturday, January 6th from 10 am to 12…… read more »