WLAQ

Infobox Radio station
name = WLAQ


city = Rome, Georgia
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frequency = 1410 kHz
format = News Talk Information
power = 1,000 watts day
1,000 watts night
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class = B
facility_id = 14502
coordinates = coord|34|15|43.00|N|85|12|22.00|W|region:US_type:city
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owner = Cripple Creek Broadcasting Company
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affiliations = CBS Radio

WLAQ (1410 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Rome, Georgia, USA, the station serves the Rome GA area. The station is currently owned by Cripple Creek Broadcasting Company and features programing from CBS Radio. [ cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WLAQ |title=WLAQ Facility Record |work=United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division ]

WLAQ currently provides a locally-produced morning news/talk/sports program, as well as a great deal of local varsity sports coverage. WLAQ and its sister station WATG 95.7 FM The Ridge are flagship stations for coverage of the Rome Braves, Class A affiliate of the major league Atlanta Braves. Son of legendary Braves voice Skip Caray, Josh Caray, provided the play-by-play for the 2007 and 2008 seasons. Other sports coverage is provided by station principals Randy Davis, Jim Bojo, and numerous other local sports watchers.

WLAQ's daily syndicated programming includes the Glenn Beck Program, Rush Limbaugh, Dave Ramsey, and continuous coverage through the night from the ESPN Radio Network. The station also carries NASCAR coverage from the MRN Radio Network and Atlanta Thrashers coverage on a limited basis.

Glenn Beck premiered on WLAQ in the 9 AM to Noon time slot in September 2008 after decades of that time slot being filled by regionally syndicated talkradio mainstay Ludlow Porch.

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*AMQ|WLAQ
*AML|WLAQ
*AMARB|WLAQ

Rome GA Radio