Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: New mini soccer fields will be built in Rome, Trion and Rockmart, thanks to funds allocated by Atrium Health Floyd and Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center with the help of a grant from the Atlanta United Community Fund (AUCF). AUCF, an associate-led fund of the Arthur M. Blank…… read more »
The Atlanta Hawks lost on their home court to the San Antonio Spurs by a final score of 126-125 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena. Trae Young notched a game-high 32 points and had 12 assists for Atlanta, which is now 23-28 on the 2024-2025 regular season. Onyeka Okongwu had 30 points and 12…… read more »
The Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame’s ’25 induction ceremony and banquet is one month away. The event is slated for Thursday, March 6th at the Forum River Center in downtown Rome. Doors will open at 5 pm. The ceremony will begin at 5:45 pm. Tickets and tables of eight are available for purchase at Rome-Floyd…… read more »
Georgia Tech defeated Clemson by a final score of 89-86 in three overtimes in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals on Tuesday evening in Clemson, SC. The Yellow Jackets have won their last two straight games and are now 11-12 overall, 5-7 in conference play for the 2024-2025 season. They will return to…… read more »
High school basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Friday evening as Model hosts Temple. Tip off is slated for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Fans may listen via radio dial, online at www.wlaq1410.com, or the TuneIn app. A live stream will be available…… read more »
The Atlanta Hawks snapped an eight-game losing skid with a 132-130 win in Detroit, MI over the Pistons in NBA action on Monday night. Trae Young scored a game-high 34 points for Atlanta, which improved to 23-27 on the 2024-2025 regular season. The Hawks will return to their home court on Wednesday evening as hosts…… read more »
Georgia Tech men’s basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Tuesday night as the Yellow Jackets hit the road for an ACC match against Clemson. Tip off is slated for 9 pm in Clemson, SC; airtime is 8:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network. The Jackets upset No.…… read more »
Media release from Darlington School: Mitch Jordan (’90) has been appointed athletic director at Darlington School, effective July 1, announced Head of School Brent Bell on Thursday. Jordan has more than two decades of experience in independent school education and athletics, serving most recently as athletic director at Mount Paran Christian School. “Mitch’s experience, track record…… read more »
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation urges runners and walkers to register now for the Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk, sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic. The event is slated for Saturday, March 15th. The cost to register is $30 for the 5K run and $25 for the walk, says Lindsey Jones, Recreation Services Manager.…… read more »
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers by 137-115 on Thursday night in NBA action at Cleveland, OH. That marked the seventh straight loss for Atlanta and the third straight win for NBA-leading Cleveland. The Hawks are now 22-26 on the 2024-2025 regular season. They will be in Indiana to take on the Pacers…… read more »