Locals and visitors to Rome, Georgia have opportunities to enjoy films and more during the 2024 Rome International Film Festival, which continues into the weekend. Festivities for Halloween include a free screening of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”, followed by a 40th anniversary screening of “Gremlins” with actor Zach Galligan in attendance. Both of…… read more »
Local News
AAA WARNS OF THE GRAVE RISKS FOR GEORGIA DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS AT HALLOWEEN
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Halloween is one of the year’s deadliest days for pedestrians. AAA reminds drivers to expect more pedestrians on the road, as millions of children and families across Georgia will be trick-or-treating through neighborhoods. “There is an increased risk of pedestrian crashes on Halloween night, especially involving…… read more »
ROME HIGH FFA STUDENT PLACES FIFTH IN NATION, CHAPTER WINS AWARD
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome High FFA Chapter and Michael Rios Campos received national accolades at the recent National FFA Convention and Expo. Rios Campos earned fifth place in the national competition in the Food Products and Processing category. The National FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes students who gain real-world, hands-on experiences…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER ANNOUNCES 2025 EVENT DATES
Media release from the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center: The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center is excited to announce dates for 2025 Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Events at our facility on 412 Lavender Drive. In previous years, the Recycling Center hosted three electronics only events, and three HHW and electronics combined events for a total of six…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST ANGIO SCREEN BUS ON NOVEMBER 5TH
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is hosting the AngioScreen bus from 8 am to 3 pm., Tuesday, November 5. The AngioScreen bus will be parked in front of the main entrance of AdventHealth Redmond. An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening designed to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke. This…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA HAWKS LOSE WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUTING ON THE ROAD TO WASHINGTON WIZARDS
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated by the Washington Wizards by 133-120 in NBA action on Wednesday night in Washington DC. That was Atlanta’s third straight loss and second in a row to DC in three days. Trae Young scored a game-high 35 points and had 15 assists for the Hawks, who are now 2-3 on…… read more »
LA DODGERS ARE 2024 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the ’24 World Series champions! LA clinched the title with a 7-6 victory in New York over the Yankees in Game Five of the Fall Classic on Wednesday night. Freddie Freeman was named series MVP.… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER 12TH AND FINAL WEEK OF THE 2024 REGULAR SEASON
The 12th – and final – 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 wrap up the regular season on the road versus the Bremen Blue Devils in a Region 6-A…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP MONDAY NIGHT OUTING AT HOME TO WASHINGTON WIZARDS, TEAMS TO MEET AGAIN WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN DC
The Atlanta Hawks lost at home to the Washington Wizards by a final score of 121-119 in NBA action on Monday night at the State Farm Arena. It was the second straight loss for Atlanta and the first win of the 2024-2025 regular season for Washington. Jalen Johnson notched a game-high 29 points and had…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS TAKE NFC SOUTH SHOWDOWN VERSUS TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-26 on Sunday in an NFC South showdown at Raymond James Stadium down in Tampa, FL. The Falcons now lead that division with a record of 5-3 for the ’24 regular season. They will be back home at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta next Sunday to host the…… read more »