Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: AAA projects 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the 13-day year-end holiday period beginning December 20 and ending January 1. This year’s forecast is a 2.2% increase over 2024, surpassing last year’s record of 119.7 million travelers. View the full report. “People are…… read more »
Local News
CHRISTMAS BACK HOME SET FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS AT ROME CITY AUDITORIUM
Scott Thompson and his band of merry musicians will brighten the holidays – in musical fashion – with Christmas Back Home concerts set for Friday and Saturday, December 12th and 13th at the Rome City Auditorium. Showtime is 7 pm both nights. This marks the 9th year of Christmas Back Home, according to Thompson, who…… read more »
ROME POLICE INVESTIGATE HOMICIDE
Media release from the Rome, GA Police Department: The Rome Police Department worked diligently throughout Tuesday investigating a homicide discovered around noon in the John Graham Homes area near Hull Avenue and Cedar Avenue. Witnesses reported seeing a red passenger vehicle in the area immediately prior to the discovery of the body of a female…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY AWARDED STATE GRANT TO FUND EMERGENCY WATER SYSTEM GENERATOR UPGRADES
Media release from Floyd County, GA: A $1.16 million federal grant, distributed through the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, will be used to provide generator backups for water services during emergencies. While the grant was awarded in November, GEMA representatives Monique McBride and Lucy Herring visited the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency headquarters on 12th Street on…… read more »
RCS BOARD APPROVES HIRING OF DR. DENNIS DRUMMOND AS ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, DR. ERIC ROBERTSON AS INTERIM PRINCIPAL AT MAIN ELEMENTARY
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Dennis Drummond has been named Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Drummond brings a wealth of experience to the role. He has served as principal at West End Elementary for the last eight years, helping the school earn state, regional, and national…… read more »
Local Sports
BRACKETS HAVE BEEN RELEASED FOR THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT
Brackets have been released for the 72nd annual Rome Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament. Local high school girls and boys basketball teams will compete for the coveted Gold Ball trophy in the tournament, slated for December 18-20. Games will be played at Shorter University and Georgia Highlands College. Tune in for tournament coverage on WLAQ…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON WLAQ
High school basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM tonight as Model plays host to Heard County. Tip off is set for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. Fans may listen via radio or online at www.wlaq1410.com. Video coverage will be provided on…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS LOSE AT HOME TO SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
The Atlanta Falcons lost at home to the Seattle Seahawks by a final score of 37-9 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It extended the Falcons’ current losing streak to two in a row. They will be back in action this Thursday night on the road versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kick off is set for…… read more »
JOHN SMOLTZ BRINGS INSPIRING MESSAGE TO SHORTER UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT’S GALA
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University celebrated a memorable evening of inspiration and generosity at its eighth annual President’s Gala on Thursday, December 4th. This cherished tradition supports student scholarships and highlights the University’s mission of Transforming Lives through Christ. This year’s Gala welcomed Baseball Hall of Famer and FOX MLB lead analyst John Smoltz as…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS OPEN HOMESTAND WITH LOSS TO LA CLIPPERS
The Atlanta Hawks opened a two-game homestand on Wednesday night with a loss to the LA Clippers by 115-92 at State Farm Arena. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored a team-high 21 points for the Hawks, who have lost their last two straight games and are now 13-10 for the 2025-2026 regular season. James Harden notched a game-high…… read more »