Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: As winter approaches, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) along with the National Weather Service (NWS) is getting ready for Winter Weather Preparedness week, set for Dec. 1-5. This week encourages Georgians to educate themselves about winter weather threats, update or develop a…… read more »
Local News
ROME CITY SCHOOL BOARD TO GATHER FOR WINTER RETREAT
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome City Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, for its winter retreat. The retreat will be held at the Sheraton Suites Galleria, 2844 Cobb Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, beginning with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Retreat business will begin at 8:30 a.m.…… read more »
ROME SYMPHONY TO FILL CITY AUDITORIUM WITH CAROLS AND COOKIES AT ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
Media release from the Rome Symphony Orchestra: Just in time for the final countdown to the holidays, the Rome Symphony Orchestra (RSO) will present its annual Christmas performance at the Rome City Auditorium on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. “Carols & Cookies” will treat guests to beautiful renditions of familiar seasonal favorites. Immediately following…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES SEEKS HELPING HANDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Do you want to give back during the holiday season? Consider becoming a volunteer for Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries. Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, says that her organization is about to lose a hefty amount of volunteers as local college students will soon go home for the holidays. Those willing to lend a helping hand may…… read more »
GA DPS: STATE TROOPERS AND OFFICERS CALL FOR RESPONSIBLE, ALERT DRIVING THIS THANKSGIVING
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officers will increase their presence on interstates and state roads during the Thanksgiving holiday period to help reduce crashes and keep travelers safe. The 102-hour travel period begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, and ends…… read more »
Local Sports
HANDFUL OF AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS REMAIN IN THE HUNT FOR A STATE TITLE
A handful of area high school football teams are bound for the quarterfinal round of the 2025 GHSA state playoffs on Friday night. Here’s the schedule: Class A Division 1 Rabun County Wildcats @ Pepperell Dragons Class AA Burke County Bears @ Rockmart Yellow Jackets Class AAAA Cartersville Canes @ Kell Longhorns Class AAAAA Rome…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP ROAD GAME TO WASHINGTON WIZARDS
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Washington Wizards by 132-113 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup match at Washington DC. Kristaps Porzingis had a team-high 22 points for the Hawks, who saw their latest winning streak come to an end at two straight games and are now 11-8 on the 2025-2026 regular season. CJ…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS SNAP LOSING SKID WITH SUNDAY WIN IN NEW ORLEANS, LA OVER SAINTS
The Atlanta Falcons snapped a five-game losing skid with a 24-10 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon at the Caesars Superdome down in New Orleans, LA. That allowed the Falcons to improve to 4-7 on the 2025 regular season. They will travel to New York to take on the Jets next Sunday;…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS NOTCH SUNDAY VICTORY AT HOME OVER CHARLOTTE HORNETS
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 113-110 victory at home over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday evening at State Farm Arena. Jalen Johnson had 28 points and 11 assists for the Hawks, who have won their last two straight games and improved to 11-7 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Kon Knueppel scored 28 points for…… read more »
PLAYOFFS CONTINUE FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS, UNITY CHRISTIAN TO PLAY FOR A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Several local high school football teams continue their respective runs in the state playoffs this weekend. 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 »