Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. View their agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below:… read more »
Local News
“MAYOR OF LINDALE” BACK AT THE HELM OF CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES AFTER RECOVERING FROM WRECK INJURIES
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Christmas in Lindale, Ga., is a little extra special this year, and no one is more thankful than Tim Reynolds. Reynolds, the unofficial mayor of the former mill town, has led the annual holiday decorating and events for three decades, but a tragic and horrific wreck in November 2024…… read more »
GA DPS COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT WELCOMES NINE NEW OFFICERS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement division of the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) celebrated the graduation of its 14th Commercial Vehicle Officer (CVO) School on Friday, Dec. 12, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. The ceremony marked the culmination of 19 weeks of…… read more »
EMERGENCY NEED: BLOOD ASSURANCE CALLS FOR DONORS AFTER SURGE IN TRAUMA CASES
Media release from Blood Assurance: Blood Assurance is facing an emergency need for donations after a sudden spike in trauma cases across the region. The increase in emergency situations has significantly strained the nonprofit’s already thin supply. The holiday season is historically one of the most challenging times of the year for blood collection. Hospitals…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE MAINTAINED A 3.4% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN SEPTEMBER
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced Thursday that Georgia’s September 2025 unemployment rate was 3.4%, unchanged from August. The unemployment rate is one percentage point lower than the national rate. “Georgia’s economy is changing, but our commitment remains firm: We will support businesses, empower workers, and…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA FALCONS EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL OVER TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a final score of 29-28 in Thursday Night Football at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Falcons completed the comeback victory on a walk-off field goal as time expired. It allowed them to snap a two-game losing skid and improve to 5-9 on the 2025…… read more »
BRACKETS HAVE BEEN RELEASED FOR THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT
Brackets have been released for the 72nd annual Rome Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament. Local high school girls and boys basketball teams will compete for the coveted Gold Ball trophy in the tournament, slated for December 18-20. Games will be played at Shorter University and Georgia Highlands College. Tune in for tournament coverage on WLAQ…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON WLAQ
High school basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM tonight as Model plays host to Heard County. Tip off is set for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Fans may listen via radio or online at www.wlaq1410.com. Video coverage will be provided on…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS LOSE AT HOME TO SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
The Atlanta Falcons lost at home to the Seattle Seahawks by a final score of 37-9 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It extended the Falcons’ current losing streak to two in a row. They will be back in action this Thursday night on the road versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kick off is set for…… read more »
JOHN SMOLTZ BRINGS INSPIRING MESSAGE TO SHORTER UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT’S GALA
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University celebrated a memorable evening of inspiration and generosity at its eighth annual President’s Gala on Thursday, December 4th. This cherished tradition supports student scholarships and highlights the University’s mission of Transforming Lives through Christ. This year’s Gala welcomed Baseball Hall of Famer and FOX MLB lead analyst John Smoltz as…… read more »