LOCAL NEWS
Hospitality House Thrift Store Welcomes Spring Shoppers and Donors, Proceeds Support Survivors of Domestic Violence
The Hospitality House Thrift Store, 610 Shorter Avenue in Rome, is excited to welcome Spring shoppers and donors. Angela Harris, the Latin X Outreach and Access Coordinator for Hospitality House for Women, Inc., states that the store is no longer accepting donations for Winter and Fall, but it will gladly accept Spring...
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Floyd County Schools Announces New Assistant Principal at Armuchee Elementary School
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools (FCS) and Armuchee Elementary School (AES) are pleased to announce the appointment of Haley Daugherty as Assistant Principal, effective for the 2026-27 school year. "We are excited to announce Ms. Haley Daugherty as the new Assistant Principal of AE...
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GNTC Holds Open House Events in March
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting Open Houses at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities and meet faculty and staff. The events will take place on Fridays. Locations...
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Advocate Health to Award $200,000 in Scholarships for Students Pursuing Health Care and STEM Careers
Media release from Advocate Health: CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 16, 2026 - Advocate Health will award $200,000 in scholarships to students pursuing education in health care and STEM-related fields, supporting the development of a strong and diverse future workforce. The organization will provide 40 $5,000 scholarships, inc...
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AAA: Georgia Drivers See Another Week of Rising Gas Prices
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (March 16, 2026) Spring Break travel demand, paired with rising crude oil prices, is continuing to push gas prices higher across the state. The average price for a gallon of regular has risen to $3.51, up from last week, with drivers likely to see continued day‑to...
Mar 16, 2026
LOCAL SPORTS
Listen to Unity Christian School Baseball on WLAQ!
Tune in for Unity Christian School baseball on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM this evening as the Lions take on the Cottage School Cougars. 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, o...
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Spring Training Update: Atlanta Braves Victorious in Monday Match with Tampa Bay Rays
The Atlanta Braves picked up an 11-2 victory on their Spring Training home field in North Port, FL over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday afternoon. Eli White contributed a two-run homer in the fourth inning, and Drake Baldwin had a three-run shot in the eighth. The Braves will be in Fort Myers today for an outing against t...
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Atlanta Hawks Extend Winning Streak to 10 Straight with Monday Night Win over Orlando Magic
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a five-game homestand with a 124-112 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night at State Farm Arena. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored a career-high 41 points for the Hawks, who have won their last 10 straight games and improved to 37-31 for the 2025-26 regular season. Jalen Johnson contribut...
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Atlanta Braves Weekend Spring Training Update
The Atlanta Braves netted a pair of wins in Spring Training action over the weekend in Florida. They beat the Boston Red Sox by 10-1 in North Port on Saturday, then shut out the Philadelphia Phillies by 1-0 in a National League East outing at Clearwater on Sunday. The Braves will return to North Port today as hosts to ...
Mar 16, 2026
Rome Emperors' Season Opener Is Less Than Three Weeks Away!
The Rome Emperors look forward to seeing fans at AdventHealth Stadium during their 2026 season, which begins in less than three weeks. Gavin Booker, Account Executive and Broadcaster, says that he really looks forward to an appearance by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and other stars of aviation, in partnership with t...
Mar 13, 2026




