(Media release from the U.S. Navy Office of Community Outreach): Petty Officer 1st Class Cameron Trammell, a native of Silver Creek, Georgia serving in the United States Navy, wishes the Kansas City Chiefs good luck during the 2024 Super Bowl. “I’m rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs, not as a fan of the team, but…… read more »
In case you missed it on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Georgia Tech upset No. 3 North Carolina 74-73 in a men’s college basketball match among ACC rivals on Tuesday night in Atlanta. That win over the ACC-leading Tar Heels allowed the Yellow Jackets to snap a three-game losing skid and improve to 10-11 overall,…… read more »
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 138-122 in NBA action at State Farm Arena on Tuesday night. Trae Young scored a team-high 26 points and had 13 assists for the Hawks, who have won their last two straight games. Dejounte Murray contributed 24 points. Austin Reaves notched a game-high 28 points for the…… read more »
(Media release from the Rome Emperors): The Rome Emperors are ready for their second annual Open House event. The doors of AdventHealth Stadium will open on Wednesday, January 31st at 3:00pm for behind the scenes tours of the home of the Emperors. The event is open to the public and free admission. Tours will begin…… read more »
Tune in for men’s college basketball tonight on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM as Georgia Tech plays host to No. 3 North Carolina in ACC action. Tip off is set for 7 pm in Atlanta; airtime is 6:30 pm by the Georgia Tech Sports Network from Legends Sports. The Yellow Jackets head into tonight’s meeting with…… read more »
The Atlanta Hawks snapped a four-game losing skid with a 126-125 win on their home court over the Toronto Raptors in NBA action on Sunday night at State Farm Arena. Saddiq Bey had a last-second dunk that lifted Atlanta to victory. He scored a total of 26 points and had 13 rebounds. Trae Young led…… read more »
WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will be courtside again twice more for the 2023-2024 regular season of Model High School basketball. Tune in tonight for coverage of Model’s games versus North Murray. Tip off is scheduled for 7 pm for the girls and 8:30 pm for the boys. Matt Davis and Ian Griffin will have the…… read more »
(Media release from the Rome Emperors): In conjunction with the Atlanta Braves, the Rome Emperors on Thursday announced the team’s coaching staff for the 2024 season. Cody Gabella takes over as manager for the Rome Emperors in 2024, becoming the third manager in as many seasons for Atlanta’s High-A club. Gabella has two years of managerial…… read more »
Registration for Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation’s youth sports opened on January 1st and continues online at www.rfpra.com and in person at 1 Shorter Avenue. Jim Alred, Recreation Services Manager, urges families to take advantage of early registration discounts. Baseball, t-ball, and softball will begin the Spring seasons in early March and will have early registration…… read more »
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a two-game road trip out west with a loss to the Golden State Warriors by 134-112 in NBA action on Wednesday night in San Francisco, California. The Hawks have lost their last three straight games and now hold a record of 18-26 for the 2023-2024 regular season. They will return…… read more »