Media release from Floyd County, GA: Floyd County Superior Court, Juvenile Court, Magistrate Court, and Probate Court operations will reopen on Thursday, March 26. Members of the public may access the courthouse parking lot by way of the Fifth Avenue bridge. Please note that Fifth Avenue past the parking lot and up to ...

The Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism will offer a host of tours around the community to locals and visitors in the coming months. Downtown History Tours aboard the Roman Chariot will start in April, says Kristi Kent, Director of Communications for the tourism office. Rome's iconic Clocktower will again be open for tour...

Media release from Northwest Georgia Charter Academy: Northwest Georgia Charter Academy (NWGA Charter Academy), the first free public charter school in Northwest Georgia, announced that it will add a second kindergarten class for the 2026-2027 school year in response to higher-than-anticipated enrollment demand from fa...

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Rihanna Davis, a LaFayette High School student who attends the Walker LAUNCH College and Career Academy in Rock Spring, as its 2026 Dual Enrollment Student of the Year. The award recognizes an outstanding ...

Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) and the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) are pleased to announce the release of $9,873,903 in State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Awards to 44 Georg...

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...

Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Coosa High School (CHS) is proud to announce the appointment of Jason Howard as the new Head Football Coach. With an accomplished coaching career spanning more than three decades, Howard brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and a proven record of success to the Eagles...

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates by 5-2 in Spring Training action at Bradenton, FL on Monday afternoon. Matt Olson clubbed a pair of home runs. Eli White and Mike Yastrzemski each homered. The Braves will wrap up their Grapefruit League slate this afternoon in North Port against the Tampa Bay Rays. Fi...