Category Archives: Local Sports

ROME-FLOYD SPORTS HALL OF FAME’S 2025 INDUCTION CEREMONY AND BANQUET IS A MONTH AWAY
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 wil...
Cripple Creek Feb 06, 2025
ATLANTA HAWKS SNAP LOSING SKID WITH WIN IN DETROIT OVER PISTONS
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...
Cripple Creek Feb 03, 2025
TUNE INTO GT HOOPS ON WLAQ
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 p...
Cripple Creek Feb 02, 2025
READY FOR BASEBALL SEASON? IT WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!
As we prepare to flip the calendar to February in a couple of days, we are getting ever closer to baseball season.The Rome Emperors are scheduled to begin their 2025 season on the evening of Friday, A...
Cripple Creek Jan 29, 2025
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON AIR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
High school basketball will return to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Friday evening as Model hosts Pepperell. Tip off is set for 7 pm for the girls and 8:30 pm for the boys. Fans may listen v...
Cripple Creek Jan 29, 2025
ATLANTA HAWKS’ LOSING STREAK EXTENDS TO FIVE STRAIGHT WITH LOSS AT MINNESOTA TO TIMBERWOLVES
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-92 in NBA action on Monday night in Minneapolis, MN. It marked Atlanta’s fifth straight loss.DeAndre Hunter led all players in s...
Cripple Creek Jan 27, 2025

ROME EMPERORS INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO ‘DIG UP THE DIAMOND’ EVENT
Media release from the Rome Emperors:The Rome Emperors have announced a truly once in a lifetime opportunity with their "Dig up the Diamond" event to be held Tuesday, January 28th from 5:00pm to 7:00p...
Cripple Creek Jan 27, 2025

COOSA HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL 7 HILLS COACHES CLINIC WITH RECORD ATTENDANCE
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools:Coosa High School proudly hosted the 5th Annual 7 Hills Coaches Clinic on Friday, an event that has grown exponentially since its inception. Led by CHS...
Cripple Creek Jan 27, 2025
TUNE INTO GT HOOPS ON WLAQ
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 versus Notre Dame. Tip off is scheduled fo...
Cripple Creek Jan 27, 2025
GEORGIA TECH NETS ACC WIN AT HOME OVER VIRGINIA TECH
Georgia Tech snapped a four-game losing skid with a 71-64 victory at home over Virginia Tech in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals on Wednesday night in Atlanta.The Yellow Jackets...
Cripple Creek Jan 23, 2025



