(Media release from the Rome Braves): Trailing by one in the eighth, an Ethan Workinger double to deep center field brought in two Braves before a scoreless top of the ninth squashed the ‘Hoppers, 6-5. Three consecutive hits from the likes of Keshawn Ogans, Justin Janas, and Ethan Workinger put the Braves up 2-0 in…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
AMERICAN RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS RESPOND TO HAWAII WILDFIRES AND OTHER DISASTERS, HOW YOU CAN HELP
Here are questions that have frequently been asked of representatives of the American Red Cross as of late – what’s happening with relief efforts for those impacted by wildfires in Hawaii, and how can we help? Carla Maton, Executive Director of the Northwest Georgia chapter, says that boots are currently on the ground in Maui.…… read more »
GNTC FOUNDATION AWARDS JUDY HODGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Foundation has awarded the Judy Hodge Memorial Scholarship to Karli Johnson, a Business Technology student on the college’s Whitfield Murray Campus. Judy Hodge was a faculty member in GNTC’s Business Technology program for more than 45 years. Established by Beta Sigma Phi in Hodge’s honor,…… read more »
FINSTER FEST TO RETURN TO HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN ON SEPTEMBER 23RD AND 24TH
(Media release from the Paradise Garden Foundation): Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden hosts its annual two-day art festival, Finster Fest, on September 23 & 24 in Summerville, Georgia in historic Paradise Garden. Finster Fest will feature over 65 folk, craft, and fine artists, music performances, and special guest presentations. In addition, patrons will experience the finest southern…… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK TWO!
It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the second week of play in the 2023 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM have coverage of Darlington football again this year. The Tigers will host the Sonoraville Phoenix tonight. Here’s our broadcast schedule for tonight…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES BEGIN ROAD TRIP OUT WEST WITH WEEKEND SET IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA VERSUS THE GIANTS
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled night off on Thursday and will begin a 10-game road trip out west tonight with the opener of a three-game set in San Francisco, California against the Giants. Spencer Strider will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, and Logan Webb will be on the mound for San Francisco. First…… read more »
BALDWIN HOMERS TWICE, WRIGHT REHABS IN ROME BRAVES’ THURSDAY NIGHT WIN OVER GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS
(Media release from the Rome Braves): Major League rehabber Kyle Wright felt his way through three scoreless innings Thursday, and the Braves won, 4-3 thanks to two longballs from Drake Baldwin. The first of Baldwin’s solo shots came as early as the first inning when, with two outs, Baldwin sent an opposite field blast off…… read more »
GDOL: ROME, NORTHWEST GEORGIA SEE DECLINE IN JULY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson has announced that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in July, down three-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.2 percent. “Georgia’s labor market continues to stand strong as a beacon of hope and prosperity,”…… read more »
REMINDER: SCRAP TIRE AMNESTY DAYS SLATED FOR THIS WEEKEND
Here’s a reminder that Scrap Tire Amnesty Days are slated for this weekend at the GE Plant, located at 1389 Redmond Circle in Rome. Hours are 2 pm until 7 pm on Friday and 7 am until 2 pm on Saturday. The Scrap Tire Amnesty Days are made possible by a grant from the Georgia…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS: SAND SPRINGS ROAD CLOSED
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works has closed Sand Springs Road for an emergency repair. The repair is for an emergency cross drain replacement and is effective immediately. Officials expect the road to open reopen on Thursday August 24 at 4 p.m. The location of the repair is at the old…… read more »