(Media release from the Rome Emperors): The Rome Emperors have announced that their second annual Open House event has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, January 31st due to concerns over inclement weather on the originally scheduled date of this Wednesday, January 24th. The doors of AdventHealth Stadium will open at 3:00pm for behind the scenes…… read more »
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ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION ANNOUNCES ONE-DAY YOUTH BASEBALL CLINIC SET FOR FEBRUARY 24TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Unlimited Potential presents a one-day youth baseball clinic on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Thornton Center Gymnasium. The clinic features former Major League Baseball and minor league players working with boys and girls ages 7 to 14 on hitting, pitching, fielding,…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP HOMESTAND WITH NARROW WIN OVER ORLANDO MAGIC
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a five-game homestand with a 106-104 win over the Orlando Magic in NBA action on Wednesday evening at State Farm Arena. It was the second straight win for Atlanta. Dejounte Murray had a 17-foot jump shot as time expired to lift the Hawks to victory. He led the team in…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM EMERGES VICTORIOUS OVER ACC RIVAL CLEMSON IN DOUBLE OVERTIME
In case you missed it on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Georgia Tech defeated Clemson 93-90 in double overtime in a men’s college basketball outing among ACC rivals at Clemson, SC on Tuesday night. That allowed the Yellow Jackets to snap a five-game losing skid. The Jackets are now 9-8 overall and 2-4 in conference…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR MODEL HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS VS. HARALSON COUNTY ON WLAQ THIS FRIDAY EVENING
WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will be courtside again on Friday night as the Model High School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams host Haralson County. Tip off is scheduled for 7 pm for the girls and 8:30 pm for the boys. Matt Davis and Ian Griffin will have the play by play story and will go…… read more »
TUNE IN FOR MODEL HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS VS. UNITY CHRISTIAN ON WLAQ THIS SATURDAY EVENING
WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will be courtside again this Saturday night as the Model High School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams host Unity Christian School. Tip off is scheduled for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Matt Davis and Ian Griffin will have the play by play story…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN HOMESTAND WITH VICTORY IN OT OVER PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
The Atlanta Hawks began a five-game homestand on Wednesday night with a 139-132 win in overtime over the Philadelphia 76ers at State Farm Arena. Trae Young scored a team-high 28 points for the Hawks, who snapped a two-game losing skid. Tyrese Maxey led all players in scoring with 35 points for the 76ers, who lost…… read more »
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WLAQ – MODEL HIGH BASKETBALL VS. SONORAVILLE UPDATE
In case you missed it on Wednesday night on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Model High School’s basketball teams split a pair of games at home versus Sonoraville. The Lady Blue Devils lost to the Lady Phoenix by 42-34 in the opener, and the Blue Devils won the nightcap by 66-59 over the Phoenix. MHS…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM DROPS ACC MATCH AT FLORIDA STATE
Georgia Tech lost to Florida State 82-71 in men’s college basketball among ACC rivals in Tallahassee, Florida on Wednesday night. The Yellow Jackets are now 8-5 overall and 1-1 in conference play for the 2023-24 regular season. They will be back on their home court in Atlanta to host Boston College this Saturday at 4…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS GRAB WEDNESDAY NIGHT WIN AT HOME OVER OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 141-138 victory at home over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena. That was the second straight win for Atlanta and snapped OKC’s latest winning streak at five in a row. The Hawks are now 14-19 on the 2023-24 regular season. They will hit the…… read more »