The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Toronto Raptors by 135-128 in NBA action on Wednesday night in the first meeting of a two-game set at Toronto, Canada. It marked the fifth consecutive loss for the Hawks and the end of a four-game losing streak for the Raptors. Trae Young led all players in scoring with…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ESP ROME ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC TO SAVE THE DATE FOR ITS 2024 BIG HOOPS, SET FOR APRIL 5TH
ESP (or Extra Special People) Rome encourages the public to save the date for Friday, April 5th. The second annual Big Hoops will be held that evening at 6 pm in the Huffman Athletic Center at Darlington School. The 2024 event will pit Entrepreneurs versus Educators in a friendly game of basketball, attests Devon Smyth,…… read more »
GNTC GRADUATE OVERCOMES BARRIERS TO EARN HIS ACHIEVEMENTS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): As a child, Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student Sean Mullins was told all of the things he would never be able to do because he could not see. He says he has been proving them wrong ever since. Mullins, who has been blind since birth, will graduate…… read more »
GOVERNORS KEMP, IVEY ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT IN LONG-RUNNING CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER WATER LAWSUIT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp of Georgia and Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama announced Tuesday that they have reached an agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers expected to end a lawsuit brought by Alabama while assuring both states’ citizens who live and work in…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST NORTHWEST GEORGIA HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO IN JANUARY
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): To kick off the new year and inspire people living in Northwest Georgia to take charge of their health, AdventHealth Redmond, together with local health and wellness vendors, presents the NWGA Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, January 6 from 10 am to 2 pm. This free health-focused event, held…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE’S AG INPUT DIVISION PASSES FDA AUDIT
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Office of Communications): Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced on Tuesday that the Georgia Department of Agriculture Ag Inputs Division’s Feed Program passed their Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS) audit conducted by the Office of the United States Food and Drug Administration. AFRPS establishes a uniform…… read more »
WLAQ SPORTS OFFERS A GLIMPSE INTO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS FROM THE COACHES’ PERSPECTIVES AS THE SEVEN HILLS ROTARY CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT NEARS
The 2023-24 season is well underway for local high school basketball teams. Ian Griffin, Owner/Managing Partner of V3 Magazine, on behalf of WLAQ Sports, recently conducted interviews to get the coaches perspectives’ on the season. Fans may find a link via the WLAQ – Rome page on Facebook to these interviews, which are available on…… read more »
ROCKMART FALLS IN 3OT TO PIERCE COUNTY IN GHSA’S CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Rockmart High School’s football team lost to Pierce County by 48-45 in three overtimes on Tuesday afternoon in the GHSA’s Class AA state championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. For more updates from the GHSA state championships, visit www.ghsa.net.… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN HELPS SAVE 2,000+ LIVES
The American Red Cross aims to save lives through its Home Fire Campaign, launched in 2014 to reduce home fire-related deaths and injuries. Home fires lead the list of disasters to which the Red Cross responds, attests Carla Maton, Executive Director of the Northwest Georgia chapter, who adds that local fire departments tend to see…… read more »
GNTC HOLDS FALL 2023 GED COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Office of Adult Education held its Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 7, for students who have earned their General Educational Development® (GED®) diplomas. The ceremony was held at the Conference Center on GNTC’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun to accommodate students and families from all…… read more »