Many local non-profit organizations have needs and seek contributions from the public as we approach the holiday season. The Family Resource Center is happy to accept cash donations, according to Tina Bartleson, Executive Director. She adds that diapers are also needed at the center for the families that it serves. Contributions will support the FRC’s…… read more »
Local News
GEORGIA’S ROME WINTER ART MARKET RETURNS TO THE CIVIC CENTER ON DECEMBER 6TH AND 7TH
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia’s Rome Welcome Center & Gift Shop is pleased to announce the return of the 14th Annual Georgia’s Rome Winter Art Market, taking place December 6–7, 2025, at the Rome Civic Center. The market will be open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.…… read more »
FIFTEEN ROME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR’S HONORS
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School has released the names of 15 students who have been nominated for the Governor’s Honors Program. These students include: “Rome High School is incredibly proud of these 15 students and the outstanding work that earned them nominations for the Governor’s Honors Program. Their dedication, talent,…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE: LIGHTS UP! WHERE EVERY VOICE FINDS ITS STAGE!
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: Rome LIttle Theatre is thrilled to announce additional dates have been added for Lights Up! Audition Techniques. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn essential skills that will enhance your audition experience for future productions. These workshops are an ideal lead-up to our upcoming auditions for “The SpongeBob Musical”, scheduled for…… read more »
TALKING TURKEY WITH THE ROME-FLOYD FIRE DEPARTMENT
It is time to talk turkey. If you have a turkey in the freezer and plan to cook it in the deep fryer for Thanksgiving, be sure that you thaw it out in advance of the big day in order to prevent a dangerous fire or explosion. This message is from the Rome-Floyd Fire Department.…… read more »
Local Sports
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS CONTINUE PLAYOFF RUN THIS WEEK
Several local high school football teams will continue to compete in the state playoffs this week. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will provide coverage of the Unity Christian School Lions as they face the LaFayette Christian Cougars at Northgate High School in the ’25 GAPPS Class AA 9-Man Football Championship Game this Saturday afternoon.…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS’ WINNING STREAK ENDS AT FIVE IN A ROW WITH TUESDAY NIGHT LOSS AT HOME TO DETROIT PISTONS
The Atlanta Hawks saw their longest winning streak of the year come to an end at five in a row with a loss at home to the Detroit Pistons by 120-112 on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena. Jalen Johnson scored a team-high 25 points for the Hawks, who are now 9-6 on the 2025-2026…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS DROP SUNDAY OUTING AT HOME TO CAROLINA PANTHERS
The Atlanta Falcons fell to the Carolina Panthers by a final score of 30-27 in overtime on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. That marked the fifth consecutive loss for the Falcons, who are now 3-7 for the 2025 regular season. They will be in New Orleans, LA to take on the Saints next Sunday at…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP WESTERN ROAD TRIP WITH FIFTH WIN IN A ROW
The Atlanta Hawks concluded a four-game road trip out west with a 124-122 victory in Phoenix, AZ over the Suns on Sunday night. Onyeka Okongwu had a team-high 27 points for the Hawks, who have won their last five straight games and improved to 9-5 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Nickell Alexander-Walker contributed 26 points.…… read more »
PLAYOFF TIME HAS ARRIVED FOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS
Local high school football teams take the field over the weekend in the first round of the 2025 GHSA state playoffs. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will provide coverage of Darlington football tonight as the Tigers head to Augusta to face the Aquinas Fightin’ Irish. Darlington’s head football coach Wayne Groves told WLAQ Sports…… read more »