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 »
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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 »
ATLANTA BRAVES CLUB SIX HOME RUNS – INCLUDING FOUR THREE-RUN BOMBS – IN VICTORY AT CINCINNATI OVER REDS
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 15-3 on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set at Cincinnati, OH. Atlanta took the series by 2-1. The Braves hit a total of six home runs, including four three-run homers to become the first team in MLB history (since 1900) to hit at least four…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SNAP LOSING SKID WITH WEDNESDAY NIGHT WIN IN CINCINNATI OVER REDS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds by 7-1 on Wednesday night in the second meeting of a three-game set in Cincinnati, OH. That marked the first victory of 2024 over the Reds for the Braves, who snapped a three-game losing skid. The teams’ current series is now even at a game each. The Braves…… read more »
GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE INVITES COMMUNITY TO FIELD NAMING CELEBRATION ON OCTOBER 20TH
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) invites the community to celebrate the official naming of the new GHC softball and baseball fields at the “Field Naming Celebration” on Sunday, October 20th, 2024, at 3PM. This free family event will feature activities for all ages, including a home run derby, softball bingo,…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN LAST ROAD TRIP OF 2024 REGULAR SEASON WITH LOSS IN CINCINNATI, OH TO REDS
The Atlanta Braves opened their last road trip of the 2024 regular season with a loss to the Cincinnati Reds by 6-5 on Tuesday evening in the first outing of a three-game National League set at Cincinnati, OH. That was Atlanta’s third straight loss. The Braves scored three runs in the top of the first…… read more »