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 »
Local News
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 »
TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM OF GEORGIA ANNOUNCES 2025 GRADUATES OF THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Media release from the Technical College System of Georgia: The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the 2025 graduates of its Senior Leadership Academy (SLA), a rigorous professional development program designed to prepare emerging leaders from across Georgia’s 22 technical colleges and the system office for senior-level positions in technical education.…… read more »
Local Sports
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 »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER TWELFTH AND FINAL WEEK OF THE 2025 REGULAR SEASON
The 12th and final week 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 host the Bremen Blue Devils. In other week 12 match-ups: Here is the WLAQ programming line-up for this week:…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS IN CHICAGO, IL TO BULLS
The Atlanta Hawks opened a four-game road trip with a loss in Chicago, IL to the Bulls by 128-123 in NBA action on Monday evening. Kristaps Porzingis scored a game-high 27 points for the Hawks, who are now 1-3 on the 2025-26 season. Jalen Johnson had 25 points. Trae Young added 21 points and 17…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS DROP SUNDAY OUTING AT HOME TO MIAMI DOLPHINS
The Atlanta Falcons lost at home to the Miami Dolphins by a final score of 34-10 in NFL action at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday afternoon. That was the second consecutive loss for the Falcons, who are now 3-4 on the ’25 regular season. They will hit the road to face the New England Patriots next…… read more »