Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced Thursday that Georgia’s September 2025 unemployment rate was 3.4%, unchanged from August. The unemployment rate is one percentage point lower than the national rate. “Georgia’s economy is changing, but our commitment remains firm: We will support businesses, empower workers, and…… read more »
Local News
RESTORATION ROME: THE NEED FOR FOSTER FAMILIES PERSISTS IN ROME/FLOYD COUNTY AS WE APPROACH A NEW YEAR
The need for foster families persists in Rome/Floyd County as we approach a new year. Mary Margaret Mauer, co-founder of Restoration Rome, attests that there is especially a need for families to care for teens and/or sibling groups. Those unable to serve as a foster parent may choose instead to offer respite to foster families.…… read more »
ARMUCHEE HIGH’S ALEXANDER YATES EARNS FULL QUESTBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP TO BROWN UNIVERSITY
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Armuchee High School senior Alexander Yates has been matched with Brown University and awarded a full four-year scholarship through the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship program. “We’re so proud of Alex Yates,” said Dr. Glenn White, Superintendent of Floyd County Schools. “This is an amazing accomplishment for a…… read more »
BELLS ARE RINGING THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY TO SOLICIT DONATIONS FOR THE SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, GA’S ANNUAL RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN, HERE’S HOW TO HELP
Bells are ringing at shopping centers throughout the community over the holiday season to solicit donations for the Salvation Army of Rome, GA’s annual Red Kettle campaign. Additional volunteers are sought to ring a bell, states Major Hank Harwell, Corps Officer. He adds that donors are also needed to drop cash and change into ringers’…… read more »
CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA CHARTER ACADEMY – $2 MILLION CSP
Media release from Northwest Georgia Charter Academy: Northwest Georgia Charter Academy (NWGA Charter Academy) is proud to announce that it has been awarded $2 million through the federal Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grant—the maximum amount available – to new charter schools. The award was announced on Wednesday, December 10, in Atlanta when the State Charter…… read more »
Local Sports
ATLANTA FALCONS EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL OVER TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a final score of 29-28 in Thursday Night Football at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Falcons completed the comeback victory on a walk-off field goal as time expired. It allowed them to snap a two-game losing skid and improve to 5-9 on the 2025…… read more »
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 »