It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the sixth week of play in the 2024 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM have coverage of Darlington football again this year. The Tigers will hit the road tonight to face the Haralson County Rebels in…… read more »
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ATLANTA BRAVES CLUB SIX HOME RUNS – INCLUDING FOUR THREE-RUN BOMBS – IN VICTORY AT CINCINNATI OVER REDS
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 15-3 on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set at Cincinnati, OH. Atlanta took the series by 2-1. The Braves hit a total of six home runs, including four three-run homers to become the first team in MLB history (since 1900) to hit at least four…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SNAP LOSING SKID WITH WEDNESDAY NIGHT WIN IN CINCINNATI OVER REDS
The Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds by 7-1 on Wednesday night in the second meeting of a three-game set in Cincinnati, OH. That marked the first victory of 2024 over the Reds for the Braves, who snapped a three-game losing skid. The teams’ current series is now even at a game each. The Braves…… read more »
GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE INVITES COMMUNITY TO FIELD NAMING CELEBRATION ON OCTOBER 20TH
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) invites the community to celebrate the official naming of the new GHC softball and baseball fields at the “Field Naming Celebration” on Sunday, October 20th, 2024, at 3PM. This free family event will feature activities for all ages, including a home run derby, softball bingo,…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN LAST ROAD TRIP OF 2024 REGULAR SEASON WITH LOSS IN CINCINNATI, OH TO REDS
The Atlanta Braves opened their last road trip of the 2024 regular season with a loss to the Cincinnati Reds by 6-5 on Tuesday evening in the first outing of a three-game National League set at Cincinnati, OH. That was Atlanta’s third straight loss. The Braves scored three runs in the top of the first…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK SIX OF THE 2024 REGULAR SEASON
The sixth week of the 2024 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football on Friday night as the Tigers hit the road to face the Haralson County Rebels in a Region 6-A D1 game. In other week six match-ups: GAPPS…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SHUT OUT IN SERIES FINALE VERSUS LOS ANGELES DODGERS AT TRUIST PARK
The Atlanta Braves were handed a shut out loss by the Los Angeles Dodgers by a final score of 9-0 on Monday night in the finale of a four-game National League set at Truist Park. That resulted in an even 2-2 split of the series. Shohei Otani drove in a pair of runs. Former Brave…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS NAB THEIR FIRST WIN OF THE ’24 REGULAR SEASON
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 22-21 in Monday Night Football at Philadelphia, PA. It allowed the Falcons to improve to 1-1 on the 2024 regular season. They will return to their home field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to host the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night at 8:20…… read more »
CITY OF ROME, GA ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF BARRON STADIUM TRACK FOR REPAIRS
Media release from the City of Rome, GA: The City of Rome is informing the public that the track at Barron Stadium is temporarily closed for necessary repairs. This closure is due to a water leak discovered beneath the surface of the track.City maintenance crews and consultants were on-site Monday to begin the process of…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES GIVE UP SEVEN RUNS IN THE NINTH AND FALL TO LOS ANGELES DODGERS IN SUNDAY NIGHT GAME AT TRUIST PARK
The Atlanta Braves lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers by 9-2 on Sunday night in the third meeting of a four-game National League set at Truist Park. That loss followed Atlanta victories in the first two games of the series. The Braves struck first with a pair of runs in the bottom of the third…… read more »