There is still time to assist with the 38th annual Thanksgiving Love Feast, set for this Thursday, November 27th at the Rome Civic Center. It is again being sponsored by the Concerned Citizens of Rome and Floyd County. Members of the community are encouraged to pitch in their assistance by serving as a volunteer or…… read more »
Local News
FLOYD EMA ALERTS PUBLIC OF CODE RED CYBERATTACK
Media release from the Floyd County, GA Emergency Management Agency: The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency has been made aware of a targeted cyberattack against our mass communication vendor commonly known as CodeRED. A theft of an unknown amount of data occurred and users with CodeRED login are encouraged to change passwords. Floyd County EMA…… read more »
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY REMINDS EVERYONE TO DRIVE SAFE AND BUCKLE UP THIS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), GOHS Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) units and GOHS Traffic Enforcement Networks ask motorists before the Thanksgiving holiday weekend travel period to start every trip with the click of a buckled seat belt. AAA is estimating more than two…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH GEORGIA WELCOMES MARCY CENT AS DIRECTOR OF ONCOLOGY SERVICES
Media release from AdventHealth: AdventHealth is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcy Cent, MBA, as director of oncology services. In this role, Marcy leads the development and advancement of comprehensive cancer care programs, ensuring patients receive exceptional care close to home. Marcy has been instrumental in the construction of the AdventHealth Cancer Pavilion in…… read more »
CITY OF SUMMERVILLE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE SET FOR DECEMBER 1ST
Media release from City of Summerville Main Street: The City of Summerville will present the 2025 Christmas Parade, on Monday, December 1, at 7:00 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “Let It Be Christmas Everywhere”. The parade route will begin at the junction of Hwy. 27 and Hwy 114 and disband at Hwy.27 at Hurley…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA FALCONS SNAP LOSING SKID WITH SUNDAY WIN IN NEW ORLEANS, LA OVER SAINTS
The Atlanta Falcons snapped a five-game losing skid with a 24-10 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon at the Caesars Superdome down in New Orleans, LA. That allowed the Falcons to improve to 4-7 on the 2025 regular season. They will travel to New York to take on the Jets next Sunday;…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS NOTCH SUNDAY VICTORY AT HOME OVER CHARLOTTE HORNETS
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 113-110 victory at home over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday evening at State Farm Arena. Jalen Johnson had 28 points and 11 assists for the Hawks, who have won their last two straight games and improved to 11-7 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Kon Knueppel scored 28 points for…… read more »
PLAYOFFS CONTINUE FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS, UNITY CHRISTIAN TO PLAY FOR A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Several local high school football teams continue their respective runs in the state playoffs this weekend. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will provide coverage of the Unity Christian School Lions as they face the LaFayette Christian Cougars at Northgate High School in the ’25 GAPPS Class AA 9-Man Football Championship Game this Saturday afternoon.…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP THURSDAY NIGHT OUTING IN SAN ANTONIO, TX TO SPURS
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the San Antonio Spurs by 135-126 in NBA action on Thursday night in San Antonio, TX. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored a game-high 38 points for the Hawks, who have lost their last two consecutive games and are now 9-7 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Jalen Johnson added 26 points and 12…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS CONTINUE PLAYOFF RUN THIS WEEK
Several local high school football teams will continue to compete in the state playoffs this week. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will provide coverage of the Unity Christian School Lions as they face the LaFayette Christian Cougars at Northgate High School in the ’25 GAPPS Class AA 9-Man Football Championship Game this Saturday afternoon.…… read more »