Local News

AAA: COLD SNAP BRINGS A COOL BREAK ON GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE

Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (December 15, 2025)- While extreme cold settles across Georgia, drivers are seeing a bit of relief where it matters, at the pump as the state’s average gas price moved lower this week. As of Monday, the statewide average sits at $2.76 per gallon, though daily price changes…read more »

ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY

Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. View their agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below:read more »

GA DPS COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT WELCOMES NINE NEW OFFICERS

Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement division of the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) celebrated the graduation of its 14th Commercial Vehicle Officer (CVO) School on Friday, Dec. 12, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. The ceremony marked the culmination of 19 weeks of…read more »

EMERGENCY NEED: BLOOD ASSURANCE CALLS FOR DONORS AFTER SURGE IN TRAUMA CASES

Media release from Blood Assurance: Blood Assurance is facing an emergency need for donations after a sudden spike in trauma cases across the region. The increase in emergency situations has significantly strained the nonprofit’s already thin supply. The holiday season is historically one of the most challenging times of the year for blood collection. Hospitals…read more »

Local Sports

ATLANTA HAWKS PICK UP SUNDAY WIN AT HOME OVER PHILADELPHIA 76ERS

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers by 120-117 in NBA action on Sunday evening at State Farm Arena. Dyson Daniels scored a team-high 27 points and added 10 rebounds for the Hawks, who improved to 15-12 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Paul George led all players in scoring with 35 points for the 76ers,…read more »

BRACKETS HAVE BEEN RELEASED FOR THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT

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 »

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