The Coosa River Basin Initiative expresses thanks to the interns who assisted with its 2024 Swim Guide during the Summer. The guide offered information on the quality of area waterways from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. College students monitored rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water for harmful bacteria. Courtnee Davenport, Outreach Programs…… read more »
Local News
GEMA/HS AWARDED $1.25 MILLION FOR GANG ACTIVITY PROSECUTION GRANT
Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) has been awarded $1,250,000 in the Fiscal Year 2025 State of Georgia budget for the competitive Gang Activity Prosecution Grant (GAP Grant). This funding will support enhanced efforts to prosecute gang-related activities and bolster community…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS CELEBRATE TEACHERS, STAFF AT BANQUET
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Educators as influencers serves as the theme for Rome City Schools this school year and on Tuesday night at the College and Career Academy at Rome High School the system celebrated teachers and staff at the Exemplary Professionals Banquet highlighting several individuals who serve as great influencers for…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: UNEMPLOYMENT RATE SAW AN UPTICK IN AUGUST, JOB CREATION REMAINS A TOP PRIORITY
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia’s August unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, up two-tenths from a revised 3.4 percent in July. The unemployment rate was six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Georgia’s growing labor force and business-friendly economy have kept us at the top as the…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO CONTINUE 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WITH ANNUAL DRIVE ONE FORE! HABITAT GOLF TOURNAMENT ON OCTOBER 7TH
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley will continue the celebration of its 40th birthday with the annual Drive One FORE! Habitat Golf Tournament, slated for Monday, October 7th, World Habitat Day, at Meadow Lakes Golf Course in Cedartown. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, says that space is still available for teams and hole sponsors. The cost…… read more »
Local Sports
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 »