It’s still fairly early in the 2025-2026 school year, and it’s still a good time to become a mentor or volunteer with Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County. Gregory Wooten, CIS Executive Director, says that there is always a need for mentors and volunteers, particularly at this point in the school year. Training is provided…… read more »
Local News
ROME CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION NAMED EXEMPLARY SCHOOL BOARD
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: For a third consecutive year, the Rome City Schools Board of Education has been named an Exemplary School Board for 2025 by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). This recognition highlights the board’s commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration, all of which play a key role in…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: SEPTEMBER NET TAX REVENUES UP 1.9%
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of September totaled nearly $3.27 billion, for an increase of $60.3 million, or 1.9 percent, compared to FY 2025, when net tax collections approached $3.21 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled $8.17…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER TO INTRODUCE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR 2025
The Rome-Floyd Chamber wants to go ahead and share a reminder now with locals – shop locally during the upcoming holiday season! Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, encourages the community to be on the look out for the Chamber’s soon-to-be-released 2025 Holiday Gift Guide. This guide is part of the Elevate program and will be…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT AWARDED $75,000 GRANT FOR LOCAL DUI ENFORCEMENT
Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has announced that the Floyd County Police Department is one of 26 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) grant for Federal Fiscal Year 2026, that began on October 1, 2025 and…… read more »
Local Sports
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK NINE OF THE 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Week nine of the 2025 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football this Friday evening as the Tigers head to Heard County to take on the Braves. In other week nine match-ups: Here is the WLAQ programming line-up for this…… read more »
RFPR: BASKETBALL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Basketball registration at Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is now open, and this is the perfect opportunity to secure a spot for the upcoming season. Registering online at rfpra.com or in person at the department located at 1 Shorter Ave., Rome, GA 30165, is easy and convenient. The regular…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK EIGHT OF THE 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Week eight of the 2025 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM provide coverage of Darlington football this year. The Tigers are off this week. In the match-ups on tap for week eight: Unity Lions @ Young Americans Christian Eagles Armuchee Indians @ Coosa Eagles Haralson…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD SPORTS HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES HALL OF FAME GOLF TOURNAMENT AND 2026 HALL OF FAME CLASS
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: The Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame is hosting its annual Willard Nixon Golf Tournament on Friday, October 24 at Stonebridge Golf Course in Rome. It is a 4-man scramble with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds from the golf tournament will go to benefit local area high…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES WRAP UP 2025 SEASON WITH WIN AT HOME OVER PITTSBURGH PIRATES
The Atlanta Braves concluded their 2025 season on Sunday afternoon with a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park. Highlights included a two-run homer from Ronald Acuna Jr. in the bottom of the first inning. Charlie Morton made what will likely be his final major league appearance as the starting pitcher for Atlanta.…… read more »