(Media release from the Atlanta Braves): Following their historic season, the Atlanta Braves are taking the 2021 World Series Trophy on tour with 151 stops, commemorating 151 years of Braves baseball. The World Champions Trophy Tour Presented by Truist will travel throughout Braves Country, featuring locations in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina, and North Carolina.…… read more »
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HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS UPDATE: COOSA SWEEPS MODEL IN CROSS COUNTY RIVALRY
Just in case you missed it on Tuesday night on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Coosa swept Model in a couple of cross-county high school basketball games on Tuesday evening on the campus of Model High School. The Lady Eagles beat the Lady Blue Devils 40-31 in the opener, and the Eagles edged the Blue…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL ON WLAQ
Tune in for Georgia Tech men’s basketball tonight on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM as the Yellow Jackets host Florida State in a rematch of last year’s ACC championship game. Tip off is set for 9 pm at the McCamish Pavilion on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta. Air time is 8:30 pm from the Georgia…… read more »
HAWKS TO OPEN HOMESTAND WITH MATCH AGAINST KINGS
The Atlanta Hawks will open up a five-game homestand this evening with a match versus the Sacramento Kings. Tip off is slated for 7:30 pm at the State Farm Arena. The game will be televised on Bally Sports Southeast. The Hawks have won their last four straight games and now hold a record of 21-25…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ON WLAQ!
Tune in for high school basketball this evening on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM as Model hosts Coosa in a pair of cross-county matches. Tip off is scheduled for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Fans may listen via the radio dial, online at www.wlaq1410.com, or by using the TuneIn app.…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM TOPS CLAYTON STATE IN NON-CONFERENCE ACTION
The Georgia Tech men’s basketball team beat Clayton State 103-53 in a non-conference match on Sunday evening in Atlanta. Michael Devoe scored a game-high 20 points for the Yellow Jackets. Jordan Usher contributed 16 points. Jalon Moore and Dallan “Deebo” Coleman had 13 and 12 points, respectively. Sunday’s game with Clayton State was intended as…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS PICK UP FOURTH STRAIGHT WIN
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-91 in NBA action on Sunday night in Charlotte, North Carolina, marking the fourth straight victory for Atlanta. Trae Young led the charge with a game-high 30 points. De’Andre Hunter had 20 points. The Hawks improved to 21-25 on their 2021-2022 regular season. They will be back on…… read more »
ETOWAH SKATE PARK CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Local skaters can be happy, although they need to find a new skating location for now. The Etowah Park skate park is closed as of Monday, Jan. 24 to begin renovations. The renovations are part of a 2017 SPLOST project and will take several weeks to complete depending…… read more »
HAWKS TO WRAP UP HOMESTAND WITH MATCH AGAINST HEAT
The Atlanta Hawks will wrap up a four-game homestand tonight with a game against the Miami Heat. The battle among rivals in the Southeast Division of the NBA’s Eastern Conference is slated to begin at 7:30 pm at the State Farm Arena. Television coverage will be provided by Bally Sports Southeast. The Hawks have won…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL ON WLAQ THIS SUNDAY
Men’s college basketball will hit the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM this Sunday evening as Georgia Tech hosts Clayton State in non-conference action. The game is slated to begin at 5 pm at the McCamish Pavilion on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta. Air time is 4:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network…… read more »