Category Archives: Local Sports
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
GT Hoops on WLAQ
In case you missed it Wednesday night on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM - The Georgia Tech men's basketball team lost to California by 90-85 in ACC action at Berkeley, California. The Yellow Jackets are now 11-...
Elizabeth Davis Feb 05, 2026
Atlanta Hawks Notch Road Victory Over Miami Heat
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Miami Heat by 127-115 on Tuesday night down in Miami, FL. NBA All Star Jalen Johnson had a triple double with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists for the Hawks, who ended...
Elizabeth Davis Feb 04, 2026

Shorter University Announces Marty Ziesemer as Director of Athletics
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin "Marty" Ziesemer as its new Director of Athletics. A seasoned leader with more than twenty-fi...
Elizabeth Davis Feb 03, 2026
High School, GT Hoops on WLAQ
In case you missed it Thursday night on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM - Model High School's basketball teams swept a pair of games at Armuchee. The Lady Blue Devils won the opener by 58-42, and the Blue Devils...
Elizabeth Davis Jan 30, 2026
Atlanta Hawks' Latest Winning Streak Ends with Loss at Home to Houston Rockets
The Atlanta Hawks lost at home to the Houston Rockets by a final score of 104-86 on Thursday night at State Farm Arena. CJ McCollum had a team-high 23 points for the Hawks, who saw their latest winnin...
Elizabeth Davis Jan 30, 2026

Bill Stewart Named Rome High's Football Coach
Media release from Rome City Schools (Jim Alred, Director of Communications): Spend a few minutes with Bill Stewart, and you can't help but smile. The high school and college coach, who has experience...
Matt Davis Jan 29, 2026



