Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Over the weekend of November 1–2, Georgians saw a slight drop in gas prices, a continuation of a downward trend that began earlier in the week. Thanks to increased oil production from countries like the U.S. and OPEC+, supply has outpaced demand, pushing crude prices lower…… read more »
Local News
GOHS ANNOUNCES 26TH ANNUAL GOVERNOR’S CHALLENGE AWARD WINNERS
Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) honored 33 state and local law enforcement agencies for their work in saving lives on our roads at the 26th annual Governor’s Challenge Awards on Friday at the Macon Centreplex. GOHS presented Agency of the Year awards in nine…… read more »
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH IS ELECTION DAY
Tuesday, November 4th is Election Day. Polls across Floyd County will be open from 7 am until 7 pm to those who did not cast ballots during the early voting period. The nonpartisan municipal election is being held for the purpose of electing three City Commissioners from Ward 2 and seven Rome Board of Education…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES FREE APPLICATION MONTH FOR THE SPRING 2026 SEMESTER
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Month throughout November to help those who are seeking to enroll in the spring semester. Through Nov. 30, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students. Applicants should enter the code FREEAPP26 (all capital letters)…… read more »
THE RINK AT RIDGE FERRY PARK WILL OPEN NOVEMBER 24TH
Get ready to go ice skating again, Rome, GA! The Rink at Ridge Ferry Park will open to skaters on November 24th and will remain open through January 19th. Hours of operation will vary, says Tyler Stinson, Special Services Manager for Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation. He encourages ice skating enthusiasts to visit www.rfrpa.com for updated…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA BRAVES’ MATT OLSON SELECTED AS 2025 GOLD GLOVE AWARD WINNER
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is the recipient of a ’25 Gold Glove Award, as announced on Sunday. It marks the third time that he has received the honor, the first as a Brave. Gold Glove Awards are bestowed every year upon the best defensive players at each position in the National and American…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS LOSE SUNDAY ROAD MATCH TO NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
The Atlanta Falcons lost on Sunday to the New England Patriots by 24-23 at Gillette Stadium up in Foxborough, MA. The Falcons have dropped their last three games in a row and are now 3-5 for the 2025 regular season. They will take on the Indianapolis Colts at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany next Sunday;…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS IN CLEVELAND, OH TO CAVALIERS
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a four-game road trip on Sunday night with a loss in Cleveland, OH to the Cavaliers by 117-109. Jalen Johnson notched a team-high 23 points and 13 rebounds for the Hawks, who saw a two-game winning streak end and are now 3-4 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Donovan Mitchell led…… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK 12!
It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the 12th and final week of play in the 2025 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football tonight as their Tigers play host to the Bremen Blue Devils. The Tigers are…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS NOTCH WEDNESDAY NIGHT WIN IN BROOKLYN OVER NETS
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 117-112 win over the Brooklyn Nets in NBA action on Wednesday night in Brooklyn, NY. Jalen Johnson scored a team-high 23 points for the Hawks, who improved to 2-3 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Trae Young exited the game early with a knee injury. Michael Porter Jr. notched a…… read more »