Category Archives: Local Sports

Rome Emperors Announce Front Office Staff Additions and Role Changes for 2026 Season
Media release from the Rome Emperors: The Rome Emperors are excited to announce several additions and internal promotions to their front office staff as the organization gears up for the 2026 season. ...
Elizabeth Davis 16h ago
GT Hoops on WLAQ
Georgia Tech men's basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM tonight as the Yellow Jackets play to host No. 14 Virginia. The ACC match is set for 9 pm in Atlanta. Airtime is 8:30...
Elizabeth Davis 16h ago
Atlanta Braves Spring Training Games Set for This Weekend, Listen on WLAQ
Baseball is back this weekend as the Atlanta Braves are set to play their first Spring Training games of 2026 on Saturday in Port Charlotte, FL versus the Tampa Bay Rays and this Sunday on their Grape...
Elizabeth Davis Feb 17, 2026

John Davis Celebrated for 15 Years of Service to Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, Completion of Year Two of National Recreation and Park Association's Maintenance Management School
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation (RFPRA) is proud to recognize Parks Division Manager John Davis for completing 15 years of service with Parks and Re...
Elizabeth Davis Feb 16, 2026
Georgia Tech Men's Basketball Team Drops Wednesday Night ACC Outing to Wake Forest
The Georgia Tech men's basketball team fell to Wake Forest by a final score of 83-67 in an ACC outing on Wednesday night in Atlanta. That marked the sixth straight loss for the Yellow Jackets, who are...
Elizabeth Davis Feb 12, 2026
Atlanta Hawks Lose Road Match to Charlotte Hornets
The Atlanta Hawks lost on the road to the Charlotte Hornets by 110-107 on Wednesday night in Charlotte, NC. Dyson Daniels scored a team-high 21 points for the Hawks, who have lost their last three con...
Elizabeth Davis Feb 12, 2026
MHS, GT Hoops on WLAQ
In case you missed it Tuesday night on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM - Model High School's basketball teams split a pair of games at home versus Darlington. The Lady Blue Devils won the opener by 67-40, while ...
Elizabeth Davis Feb 11, 2026
Atlanta Hawks Open Road Trip with Monday Night Loss to Minnesota Timberwolves
The Atlanta Hawks began a three-game road trip with a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves by a final score of 138-116 on Monday night in Minneapolis, MN. CJ McCollum scored a game-high 38 points for th...
Elizabeth Davis Feb 10, 2026
High School Hoops on WLAQ
High school basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM on Tuesday night as Model plays host to Darlington. Tip off is set for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Liste...
Elizabeth Davis Feb 09, 2026
Atlanta Hawks Extend Latest Winning Streak to Two in a Row with Thursday Night Victory at Home over Utah Jazz
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 121-119 victory at home over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night at State Farm Arena. New team member Jock Landale led all players in scoring with 26 points for the Hawks, wh...
Elizabeth Davis Feb 06, 2026



