Category Archives: Local Sports
Leprechaun-A-Thon 5K and Health Walk Set for March 14th
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: The annual Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk, presented by Atrium Health Floyd for the fourth consecutive year, will transform downtown Rome into...
Feb 24, 2026
Atlanta Braves' Spring Training Underway
Baseball is back! The Atlanta Braves opened Spring Training with a win and a loss over the weekend. They beat the Tampa Bay Rays by 5-1 on Saturday afternoon down in Port Charlotte, FL, then lost on t...
Feb 23, 2026
Atlanta Hawks Victorious at Home over Brooklyn Nets
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 115-104 victory at home over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday at State Farm Arena. Jalen Johnson led all players in scoring with 26 points and had 12 rebounds for the Hawks, w...
Feb 23, 2026
Atlanta Hawks Return from All-Star Break in Victorious Fashion with Thursday Night Win at Philadelphia over 76ers
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a victory in their first outing after the NBA All-Star break by 117-107 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday evening up in Philadelphia, PA. Jalen Johnson led all player...
Feb 20, 2026
ICYMI on WLAQ: Georgia Tech Falls to No. 14 Virginia in ACC Men's Basketball
In case you missed it Wednesday night on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM - Georgia Tech lost on their home court to No. 14 Virginia by 94-68 in a men's college basketball outing among ACC rivals in Atlanta. The ...
Feb 19, 2026
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. ...
Feb 18, 2026
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...
Feb 18, 2026
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...
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...
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...
Feb 12, 2026
