The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth’s 3rd annual “Are You Smarter Than a 3rd Grader?” Game Show Fundraiser will take place on Thursday, April 24th at 6 pm at the Rome City Auditorium. Jennifer Jolly, Executive Director, enthuses that local celebrities will find out if they are, in fact, smarter than a 3rd…… read more »
Local News
TEN ROME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NAMED GOVERNOR’S HONORS SEMIFINALISTS
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Ten Rome High School students have been named Governor’s Honors Semifinalists. These 10 students now advance to the final round of interviews for selection into the prestigious summer program. The 10 Students include: “We are extremely proud of these students. They have worked very hard in their respective…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSERVING STATE’S WILDLIFE
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: If you value Georgia’s wildlife and wild places, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources wants to know what you think about a newly updated strategy aimed at making sure our state stays wild. From Feb. 19-March 21, a draft of Georgia’s revised State Wildlife Action Plan…… read more »
IRS TAX TIME GUIDE 2025: ESSENTIALS NEEDED FOR FILING A 2024 TAX RETURN
Media release from the Internal Revenue Service Media Relations Office: As the 2025 tax filing season continues, the Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to make essential preparations and be aware of significant changes that may affect their 2024 tax returns. This announcement marks the commencement of the Tax Time Guide series. The IRS uses this guide to…… read more »
AAA: 2025 TRAVEL PLANS AND TOP SPRING BREAK DESTINATIONS
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: AAA is sharing the top Spring Break destinations and travel trends for the year ahead. A new 2025 AAA travel survey reveals that 81% of Georgians plan to take at least one vacation of 3 days or more in 2025. “Americans continue to make vacations a top priority,”…… read more »
Local Sports
MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS ARE HEADED TO THE SECOND ROUND OF THE GHSA PLAYOFFS, LISTEN ON WLAQ
The Model High School boys basketball team opened the GHSA’s Class A Division 1 playoffs with a 74-37 win at home over Jeff Davis on Wednesday night. The Blue Devils are now headed to the Sweet 16 versus East Laurens on Saturday. Model’s Lady Blue Devils secured a first-round victory over Social Circle by 64-31…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SPRING TRAINING GAMES ARE ON TAP FOR THIS WEEKEND, LISTEN ON WLAQ
Baseball is back this weekend as the Atlanta Braves play their first Spring Training games of 2025 on Saturday in Fort Myers, FL versus the Minnesota Twins and this Sunday on their Grapefruit League home field in North Port, FL against the Tampa Bay Rays. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 pm both of those…… read more »
FOLLOW MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL IN THE GHSA STATE PLAYOFFS ON WLAQ!
Tune into WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM for coverage of Model High School’s basketball teams in the opening round of the GHSA’s Class A Division 1 playoffs. Both MHS teams will open the state tournament on their home court. The Lady Blue Devils will take on Social Circle this evening at 5:30 pm, and the Blue…… read more »
MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS CLINCH REGION TITLES, ONWARD TO STATE TOURNAMENT!
Model High School’s basketball teams emerged victorious in the Region 6-A D-1 championship games on Saturday evening. The Lady Devils secured the girls’ region title with a 63-48 win over Heard County, while the Blue Devils beat Temple 61-60 in overtime to clinch the boys’ title. Model’s teams will head to the GHSA’s Class A…… read more »
TUNE INTO WLAQ FOR COVERAGE OF MODEL HIGH SCHOOL’S BASKETBALL TEAMS IN THE REGION 6-A D-1 CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES
Tune into WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM for broadcast coverage of Model High School basketball on Saturday evening as their teams compete in the Region 6-A D-1 championship games. The girls will take on Heard County at 6 pm, then the boys will face Temple at 7:30 pm. Fans may listen to the games on the…… read more »