Stars of Rome will shine again in 2026! The fashion and talent extravaganza featuring kids of all abilities will be hosted by MissionISPossible Foundation on Saturday, January 10th at the Rome City Auditorium. The first Stars of Rome was held this past January at the DeSoto Theatre and was a sell out. Grant Magness, MIP…… read more »
Local News
CITY OF ROME INVITES COMMUNITY TO VOTE FOR THEIR FAVORITE PUMPKIN IN INAUGURAL PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST AT CITY HALL
Media release from the City of Rome, GA: The City of Rome Employee Engagement Committee is excited to announce the inaugural City Department Pumpkin Decorating Contest; the public is invited to join in the fun by voting for their favorite pumpkin masterpiece! Location: Rome City Hall, 601 Broad StreetVoting Period: Now through 3:00 p.m. on October 31How to Vote: $1…… read more »
WEEKEND EARLY VOTING OFFERED IN NOVEMBER 4TH ELECTION FOR THOSE UNABLE TO CAST ADVANCE BALLOTS ON WEEKDAYS
Don’t have time to vote early in the November 4th election on a weekday? Go during the weekend! Floyd County’s registered voters have the opportunity to cast advance ballots at the Elections Office, 18 East 12th Street in Rome, this Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm.…… read more »
AAA: 21.7 MILLION AMERICANS PROJECTED TO CRUISE NEXT YEAR, SETTING NEW RECORD
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The cruise industry is riding a wave of momentum into 2026. AAA projects 21.7 million Americans will set sail on ocean cruises next year. That marks a 4.5% increase over 2025, which is already outperforming expectations with 20.7 million cruisers. The steady rise reflects strong consumer demand, expanded…… read more »
HALLOWEEN IS APPROACHING, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO TRICK OR TREAT WILL ABOUND IN ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY
Many people are excited that Halloween falls on a Friday this year, and local families will have a handful of opportunities to safely celebrate around Rome and Floyd County. Downtown Trick or Treat will take place in downtown Rome from 3 pm until 5 pm. Area merchants will offer treats to costumed kids ages 12…… read more »
Local Sports
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK 11!
It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the 11th 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 Temple Tigers. Darlington improved to 3-6 overall and…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN REGULAR SEASON AT HOME WITH LOSS TO TORONTO RAPTORS
The Atlanta Hawks opened their 2025-26 regular season with a loss at home to the Toronto Raptors by a final score of 138-118 on Wednesday night at the State Farm Arena. Jalen Johnson and Trae Young led the Hawks in scoring with 22 points each. RJ Barrett scored a game-high 25 points for the Raptors.…… read more »
OLSON, RILEY NAMED SILVER SLUGGER AWARD FINALISTS
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson and third baseman Austin Riley are finalists for a 2025 Silver Slugger Award, as announced on Wednesday. The awards are given annually to the best offensive players in both the American League and the National League. NL winners will be announced November 6th.… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK 11 OF THE 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Week 11 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 their Tigers host the Temple Tigers. In other week 11 match-ups: Here is the WLAQ programming line-up for this week: Wednesday – Friday –… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK TEN!
It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the tenth week of play in the 2025 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football tonight as the Tigers head to Model to take on the Blue Devils. The Tigers enter…… read more »