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Rainfall since 1 p.m. Monday: 3.67 inches--and counting
>Flash flood watch remains in effect through this afternoon> Watch
>River watch: The Oostanaula was at 3.27 feet this morning and should crest at 7.4 feet by sunrise Wednesday, 18 feet below flood stage (above graphic)> Level
>Rainfall since 1 p.m. Monday: 3.67 inches through 7 a.m..
>Forecast: 100 percent chance of rain today (showers and possibly a thunderstorm); high of 79. Tonight, a 60 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a m, then a chance of showers. Low of 71> WeatherCenter
>Radar as of 7 this morning. For live radar, click Link
>As Fay continues to fade, is Gustav on the way? Hurricane Gustav nears Cuba, expected to enter Gulf of Mexico by Sunday> Hurricane
Tuesday's Buzz:
>Opi's hopes to open at former Waterfront by October> Dining
>Bartow woman's entry among finalists for state cat tag> Bartow
>Lester goes national: Rome News cartoonist Mike Lester has been picked up by United Feature Syndicate for national syndication. His cartoons will be available both in black and white as well as color starting Monday> Lester
>Clock Tower Jazz Ensemble to perform Sept. 13> Arts
>Third Southeastern Parkinsons Disease conference Nov. 6-8> Health
High School & College Football page's 'soft' premiere today
>We're creating an all-in-one page for local football. Included: This week's games; links to radio and Web broadcasts. Starting today: John McClellan's game-by-game predictions for Friday night> Football
Democratic National Convention
>Watch the Democratic National Convention online live from Denver. DNC
>Keep track of DNC events via the Denver Post blog> Post
>Thursday/District 11 congressional hopeful Bud Gammon is hosting a Democratic National Convention watching party at The Forum starting at 6 p.m Aug. 28 and ending with Barack Obama's acceptance speech.$10 per person and a cash bar will be available> FCDP
>Dixon & Clemons: Biden's impact as Obama's VP choice
Hometown political columnists Graham Dixon and Adam Clemons comment on Barack Obama's selection of Delaware Sen. Joe Biden as his running mate this November> Click Dixon & Clemons
Today's 'Too Hot to Cook' benefits commission on children and youth: 15 area restaurants today will donate a portion of their revenue to the Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth. Click Too Hot
>Also today/Applebee's hosts Dining to Donate benefiting diabetes: From 11 a.m. until 11 p.m., patrons can help find a cure for diabetes at Applebee's. Each diner presenting an invitation (click Here) will have 15 percent of their food and beverage total donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Walk to Cure Diabetes. Patrons may also visit the Rome Athletic Club or Rome Finance Co. The event was organized by local 11-year-old Carter Babb, a type 1 diabetic who uses the Internet for much of his fundraising.
College Football Previews from Norman Arey
Norman Arey, Northwest Georgia's most experienced sports journalist, presents his annual series of college football previews now through Aug. 28. Starting Friday, Aug. 29, "Norman's No-Nos," Arey's weekly pick of football losers, returns>Arey
>Tuesday, SEC East Part I: South Carolina, Kentucky, Vandy: Another round of so-so seasons?
>Wednesday: SEC East Part II
>Thursday: National Preview
>Friday, Aug. 28: First Norman's No-Nos of the season
Rome Braves-Catfish rained out; to play two today> Sports
-Roster move: All-star Heyward sent to Myrtle Beach
-Final home stand of the year starts Thursday
-Recent game photos from Mills Fitzner> Focus
Traffic
>The south leg of Old Rockmart Road, from Ga. 101 to the Polk County line, will be reduced to one lane from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, through Thursday, Aug. 28. There could be traffic delays in the work zones. Use Ga. 101 to avoid the construction area.
Blood drives
>Red Cross sets regional blood drives over next few weeks> Health
Downtown Headlines:
>What's ahead this pre-Labor Day week> Downtown Headlines
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