Here's something to put on your to-do list for this weekend - purchase your tickets to the 2026 Wings Over North Georgia air show! That is, if you have not already secured those tickets. The Spring edition of WONG is set for Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th at Rome's Russell Regional Airport. The U.S. Air Forc...

Media release from BBIG Marketing: Ben Winkelman still carries a gun and a badge, but his mission is more about environmental enlightenment than law enforcement. Winkelman has devoted his career to wildlife and outdoor education across students and adults. His passion and dedication to the community are why he's been d...

Media release from the Chiaha Arts Guild: This spring, Chiaha Arts Guild and Cecil T's Mercantile are taking art outside and into the air. On Sunday, April 19th, from 1-3 PM, the two are partnering to host Go Fly A Kite, a free community event at Bridgepoint Plaza in celebration of National Go Fly A Kite Day. Attendees...

Announcement from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Board of Elections will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. The purpose of the special called meeting is to oversee the Special Election Runoff. The meeting will be call...

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) Accelerated Career program has empowered Logan Knight to pursue a career path in information technology after overcoming brain cancer. Logan Knight, 18, and his twin sister, Ella, are seniors at Model High School ...

It is Opening Day for the Atlanta Braves! The Braves will begin their 2026 regular season tonight on their home field at Truist Park in Atlanta versus the Kansas City Royals. Chris Sale will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while Cole Ragans will head to the mound for Kansas City. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 ...

In case you missed it Thursday on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM - Unity Christian School's baseball team was shut out by Hearts Academy 9-0 at AdventHealth Stadium. The Lions will return to action Monday evening at Adairsville.

Tune in for Unity Christian School baseball on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM this evening as the Lions take on Hearts Academy. Game time is set for 5 pm at AdventHealth Stadium. Gavin Booker, the Voice of the Rome Emperors, will have the play by play story. Baseball fans may listen to the broadcast via radio dial, on WLAQ's web...

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Detroit Pistons by 130-129 in overtime on Wednesday night at Detroit, MI. Jalen Johnson led the charge with 27 points and 12 assists for the Hawks, who have won their last three straight games and improved to 41-32 on the 2025-26 regular season. CJ McCollum also had 27 points. Jalen Duren...

The Atlanta Braves wrapped up Spring Training with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday afternoon in North Port, FL. Game highlights included a solo home run from Mike Yastrzemski in the bottom of the fourth inning. Up next - Opening Day! The Braves will open their 2026 regular season this Friday evening on...