(Media release from the Rome Professional Baseball Club): Just because the Minor League Baseball season is over, doesn’t mean that the fun is over at AdventHealth Stadium. The calendar is full of concerts, festivals, and the world famous Rummage Sale! On September 30th, Rome’s biggest yard sale returns to the parking lot of AdventHealth Stadium,…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES SWEPT IN MIAMI BY MARLINS
The Atlanta Braves were defeated by the Miami Marlins 16-2 on Sunday in the finale of a three-game National League East set at LoanDepot Park down in Miami, FL. The division champion Braves were swept by the third-place Marlins in that weekend series. Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a grand slam for a second straight day…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS IMPROVE TO 2-0 WITH WIN AT HOME OVER GREEN BAY PACKERS
The Atlanta Falcons improved to 2-0 on the 2023 regular season with a 25-24 victory on their home field over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes Benz Stadium. The Falcons will play their first road game of the season next Sunday up in Detroit, Michigan against the Lions. Kick off is set…… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK FIVE!
It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the fifth week of play in the 2023 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football this evening as the Tigers hit the road for Tunnel Hill to take on the Northwest…… read more »
NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST-CHAMPION ATLANTA BRAVES DOWN IN MIAMI, FL FOR WEEKEND SET VERSUS MARLINS
The National League East Champion Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Thursday and will continue their current seven-game road trip this evening with the opener of a three-game division set in Miami, FL versus the Marlins. Bryce Elder will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, and Johnny Cueto will be on the mound for…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES CLINCH SIXTH STRAIGHT NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST TITLE WITH WEDNESDAY NIGHT WIN IN PHILADELPHIA OVER THE PHILLIES
The Atlanta Braves clinched a sixth straight National League East title with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday evening in the finale of a four-game set at Citizens Bank Park up in Philadelphia, PA. Atlanta took the series by 3-1 and improved their MLB-best record to 96-50. Austin Riley got the Braves…… read more »
MATT OLSON TIES FRANCHISE RECORD FOR MOST HOME RUNS IN A SEASON AS ATLANTA BRAVES BEAT PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES IN 10 INNING GAME ON TUESDAY NIGHT
The Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies by 7-6 over 10 innings on Tuesday night in the third meeting of a four-game set at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. It allowed Atlanta to take a 2-1 lead in the series. The Phillies scored the first run of the night on a homer by Nick…… read more »
ROME PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL RELEASES 2024 SCHEDULE
(Media release from the Rome Professional Baseball Club): The Rome Professional Baseball Club has announced their schedule for the 2024 season, featuring one hundred and thirty-two total games, and sixty-six home contests. The 21st season of professional baseball in Rome is set to begin on Friday, April 5th, as Rome welcomes the 2023 South Atlantic League…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK FIVE OF THE 2023 REGULAR SEASON
This is week five of the 2023 regular season 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 travel to Northwest Whitfield to face the Bruins. In other week five match-ups: Southeast Whitfield Raiders @ Armuchee Indians Murray County Indians…… read more »
DARLINGTON’S KOTCHASANMANEE (’25) VERBALLY COMMITS TO PLAY GOLF AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
(Media release from Darlington School): Junior Ther Kotchasanmanee has verbally committed to play golf at Princeton University following her graduation from Darlington School in May of 2025. “Thank you to Coach Desanty for giving me an opportunity,” said Kotchasanmanee. “I’m looking forward to being part of the Princeton family.” A boarding student from Maeon, Thailand, Kotchasanmanee…… read more »