Model High school basketball will be back on the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM this weekend. Model’s teams will host Haralson County this Friday night. Tip off is slated for 6 pm for the girls and 7:30 pm for the boys. On Saturday at 5 pm, the Lady Blue Devils will host…… read more »
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ATLANTA FALCONS DROP ROAD MATCH TO MINNESOTA VIKINGS, FOURTH STRAIGHT LOSS FOR ATLANTA
The Atlanta Falcons lost on the road to the Minnesota Vikings by 42-21 on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis, MN. That marked the fourth straight loss for Atlanta and the sixth win in a row for Minnesota. The Falcons are now 6-7 on the 2024 regular season and have dropped out of first place in the…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS’ WINNING STREAK ENDS AT SIX STRAIGHT WITH LOSS AT HOME TO DENVER NUGGETS
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated on their home court by the Denver Nuggets 141-111 on Sunday evening at State Farm Arena. It brought Atlanta’s longest winning streak of the year to an end at six straight games. DeAndre Hunter notched a team-high 20 points off the bench for the Hawks, who are now 13-12 on…… read more »
ARMUCHEE HIGH SCHOOL’S SHANE ARP NAMED FALL 2024 GEORGIA ATHLETIC DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION REGION 7A-D1 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce Armuchee High School’s Shane Arp as the recipient of the Fall 2024 Georgia Athletic Directors Association’s (GADA) Athletic Director of the Year award. Rome, Ga. — Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce Armuchee High School’s Shane Arp as the…… read more »
WINTER WONDERLAND RETURNS TO ADVENT HEALTH STADIUM, HOME OF THE ROME EMPERORS
It may not be baseball season, but the Rome Emperors are in the spirit of the season – the holiday season, that is! The Emperors invite the public to the 2024 edition of Winter Wonderland at AdventHealth Stadium, open Fridays and Saturdays through December 21st and Monday and Tuesday, December 23rd and 24th. Laura Krause,…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS EXTEND WINNING STREAK TO FIVE STRAIGHT WITH VICTORY IN MILWAUKEE OVER BUCKS
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks by a final score of 119-104 on Wednesday night in Milwaukee, WI. It was the fifth win in a row for Atlanta and marked the end of a seven-game winning streak for Milwaukee. Jalen Johnson scored a team-high 23 points and contributed 13 rebounds for the Hawks, who…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH DROPS SEC/ACC CHALLENGE MATCH TO NO. 21 OKLAHOMA
Georgia Tech fell to No. 21 Oklahoma by 76-61 in men’s college basketball on Tuesday evening as the teams met in the SEC/ACC Challenge at Norman, OK. The Yellow Jackets are now 4-4 on the 2024-2025 season. They will take on No. 20 UNC in ACC action on Saturday afternoon. Tip off is set for…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ON WLAQ THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
High school basketball will hit the airwaves of WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Friday evening as Model hosts Bremen. Tip off is scheduled for 7 pm for the girls and 8:30 pm for the boys. WLAQ will also have broadcast coverage of the 2024 Seven Hills Rotary Christmas Tournament involving local high school basketball teams.…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WIN AT HOME VERSUS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS, FOURTH STRAIGHT VICTORY FOR ATLANTA
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 124-112 victory on their home court over the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action on Monday night. It was the fourth win in a row for Atlanta and the ninth straight loss for New Orleans. DeAndre Hunter notched a team-high 22 points off the bench for the Hawks, who…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS LOSE THIRD STRAIGHT
The Atlanta Falcons lost at home to the Los Angeles Chargers by a final score of 17-13 on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. That was the third straight loss for the Falcons, who are now 6-6 on the 2024 season. They will be on the road to face the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday at 1…… read more »