The Atlanta Braves fell to the Kansas City Royals by 4-2 on Sunday in the finale of a three-game set at Truist Park. It denied a sweep of the series for the Braves, who also saw their latest winning streak come to an end at five straight. They have two more opportunities to clinch a…… read more »
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ATLANTA FALCONS PICK UP SUNDAY WIN AT HOME OVER NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
The Atlanta Falcons improved to 2-2 on the 2024 regular season with a 26-24 victory on their home field over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons will remain at home as hosts to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Thursday Night Football; kick off is scheduled for 8:15 pm.… read more »
PAPER DOLL PARADE AND BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 5K NOW SET FOR OCTOBER 19TH
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: The Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K, sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd, has been rescheduled for Oct. 19 at Ridge Ferry Park. The event was originally scheduled for this Saturday but was washed out by Hurricane Helene. The costume contest will begin at 5 p.m., followed by…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY GAMES VERSUS NEW YORK METS POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY, SERIES VERSUS KANSAS CITY ROYALS ON TAP FOR THE WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves games with the New York Mets that had been scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday nights at Truist Park have been postponed due to weather concerns. They will be made up as a part of a traditional double header on Monday with first pitch of game one at 1:10 pm. Atlanta beat New…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES TAKE NL EAST SERIES OPENER VERSUS NEW YORK METS
The Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets by 5-1 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game National League East set at Truist Park. That was Atlanta’s third straight win. The Braves scored three runs during the bottom of the third inning on an RBI double from Michael Harris II and RBI singles…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK SEVEN OF THE 2024 REGULAR SEASON
The seventh week of the 2024 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football on Friday night as the Tigers host the Pepperell Dragons in a a Region 6-A D1 game. In other week seven match-ups: 7-A D1 Dade County Wolverines…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES TO OPEN HOMESTAND WITH CRUCIAL SET VERSUS NEW YORK METS
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will begin their last homestand of the 2024 regular season this evening with the opener of a three-game National League East series versus the New York Mets. Spencer Schwellenbach will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta. Luis Severino will be on the mound for New…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES CONCLUDE LAST ROAD TRIP OF ’24 REGULAR SEASON WITH WIN IN MIAMI, FL OVER MARLINS
The Atlanta Braves concluded their last road trip of the 2024 regular season with a 5-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game National League East set in Miami, FL. The Braves took the series by 2-1 and went 4-2 on the road trip. Ozzie Albies got the…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS DROP SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL MATCH TO KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
The Atlanta Falcons fell to the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs by a final score of 22-17 in Sunday Night Football at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons are now 1-2 on the ’24 regular season. They will remain at home to host the New Orleans Saints next Sunday afternoon at 1 pm.… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK SIX!
It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the sixth week of play in the 2024 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM have coverage of Darlington football again this year. The Tigers will hit the road tonight to face the Haralson County Rebels in…… read more »