(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Rome’s most fun and festive 5K returns with all the glowing, foamy goodness on Saturday, March 19, 2022 as the Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk presented by BODYARMOR runs through downtown. Several features that made the Leprechaun-a-thon a must run or walk event in the past will return…… read more »
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ATLANTA FALCONS CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON WITH LOSS TO THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
The Atlanta Falcons closed out their ’21 regular season with a loss to the New Orleans Saints 30-20 in on Sunday in an NFC South battle at Mercedes Benz Stadium. In spite of their victory, the Saints’ playoff hopes were dashed by a LA Rams loss in overtime to the San Francisco 49ers. The Falcons…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS OUT IN LA TO THE CLIPPERS
The Atlanta Hawks concluded a six-game road trip on Sunday with a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers 106-93 in Los Angeles, California. Trae Young and Bogdan Bogdanovic each notched a team-high 19 points for the Hawks, who went 2-4 on their road trip. Amir Coffey led all players in scoring with 21 points for…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL THIS TUESDAY NIGHT ON WLAQ!
Tune in for high school basketball on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Tuesday evening as Model plays host to Unity Christian. Tip off is slated for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Fans may listen via radio dial, on the web at www.wlaq1410.com, or via the TuneIn app.… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON WLAQ
Tune in for high school basketball tonight on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM as Model heads up to Summerville to take on Chattooga. Tip off is set for 7 pm for the girls and 8:30 pm for the boys. Listen via radio dial, on the website at www.wlaq1410.com, or by using the TuneIn app…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH TO HOST ACC RIVAL NOTRE DAME SATURDAY, LISTEN ON WLAQ
Men’s college basketball will hit the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Saturday evening as Georgia Tech hosts Notre Dame in ACC action. Tip off is slated for 6 pm at the McCamish Pavilion on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta with air time at 5:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network by…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS TO PLAY NEXT-TO-LAST OUTING OF SIX-GAME ROAD TRIP TONIGHT AT LOS ANGELES VERSUS LAKERS
The Atlanta Hawks will play their next-to-last outing of a six-game road trip tonight in Los Angeles, California versus the Lakers. Tip off is set for 10 pm Eastern. Television coverage will be provided by Bally Sports Southeast and ESPN. The Hawks have netted two wins and two losses thus far during this road trip.…… read more »
HAWKS TOP KINGS IN SACRAMENTO
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Sacramento Kings 108-102 in NBA action out in Sacramento, California on Wednesday night. That allowed the Hawks to improve to 2-2 on their current six-game road trip. Kevin Huerter scored a team-high 25 points for shorthanded Atlanta; he also had 11 rebounds. A total of six Hawks scored into the…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION DONATES BALLS TO HARBOR HOUSE
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation delivered several athletic balls to Harbor House on Tuesday, January 4 to wrap up the Playtime with Santa program sponsored by Coca-Cola. All told, 600 balls were distributed to children by Parks and Recreation staffers during the Playtime with Santa event at Ridge Ferry…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH FALLS TO NO. 2 DUKE IN ACC MEN’S HOOPS
Georgia Tech was defeated by No. 2 Duke 69-57 in men’s college basketball on Tuesday night in Durham, NC. Michael Devoe had a game-high 21 points for the Yellow Jackets, who fell to 6-7 overall and 0-3 in the Atlantic Coast Conference for their 2021-22 regular season. The Jackets will return to their home court…… read more »