Scouting America's Northwest Georgia Council continues to seek youngsters to join Cub Scouts. Kevin Payne, council volunteer, says that Cub Scouts enjoy weekly meetings, camping, special events, and community service. They are currently looking forward to participating in the Rome Christmas Parade. Families may locate ...

Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: This Veterans Day, the American Red Cross of Georgia honors those who have served and recognizes the experiences, sacrifices and continued contributions of veterans and military families in communities across the country. Whether someone is serving today, transition...

Media release from Shorter University: ROME, Ga. - Shorter University's College of Business brought classroom learning and real-world experience together on Monday, November 9, as local entrepreneurs shared their experiences, insights, and advice with students during an interactive Entrepreneur Seminar. The discussion ...

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Some Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Culinary Arts students and graduates are embarking on an exciting career path at Barnsley Resort in Adairsville. "Barnsley Resort was impressed with a couple of students in the Culinary Arts program that w...

Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed three additional measles cases in Macon County. All three individuals were close contacts of a measles case confirmed on October 12, 2026. DPH has notified others who may have been exposed and are at ...

Local high school football teams have finished the 2026 regular season and are playoff-bound this weekend. WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will provide coverage of the Darlington Tigers on Friday as they hit the road to take on Mt. Bethel Christian in the first round of the GHSA's Private State Football Championship. In other mat...

In case you missed it Tuesday night on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM - The Georgia Tech men's basketball team improved to 3-0 on the 2026 regular season with an 85-71 victory over Eastern Kentucky in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets will return to action on Saturday as hosts to UNC Asheville; tip off is set for 4 pm. WLAQ 1410 AM/96...

The Atlanta Hawks wrapped a three-game homestand with a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers by a final score of 124-114 on Monday evening at State Farm Arena. CJ McCollum scored a team-high 21 points off the bench for the Hawks, who saw their latest winning streak end at four straight games. Luka Doncic led all players in s...

Georgia Tech men's basketball will take to the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM tonight as the Yellow Jackets play host to the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. Tip off is set for 7 pm. Airtime is 6:30 pm from the Georgia Tech Sports Network. The Jackets enter the match with a 2-0 record on the 2026-27 regular season.

The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Cincinnati Bengals by a final score of 34-17 on Sunday in NFL action at Madrid, Spain. That marked the second loss in a row for Atlanta and the fourth straight win for Cincinnati. The Falcons are now 3-6 for the 2026 regular season. They will be back on their home field at Mercedes-Benz ...