Weather/Severe end to 48 hours of storms, rain:
-The storms that that swept through Northwest Georgia Monday evening brought an end to what seemed like days of rain -- and a bit of hail. While up to three inches was predicted, Rome finished with 1.48 inches on the ground. The good news: The cold front brought more seasson temperatures to the area, ending a sizzling string of 90s. Weather (Photo/Vickie Cline)
Profile/Ed Hunt, Rome's busiest man?
His passions: Family, business, volleyball, piano, fine wine
-Ed Hunt (right) owns a busy Rome-based computer company; helps coach volleyball at Darlington; performs in the band 'Broad & Third,' and shares his enthusiasm for fine wine with special wine classes in the community. How does he do it all? By following a simple code: 'Whatever it takes.' Read Michelle Picon's latest Hometown Profile. Clicking here.
Business Buzz
-Ansel Adams exhibit, Smithsonian 
Museum Day mean big weekend for Booth:The Booth Western Art Museum pulled off a huge double-header Saturday, with the opening of the expansive Ansel Adams' exhibit (here through Feb. 20) and the annual Smithsonian Museum Day (print a free ticket to participating museums). By the numbers: 604 'Museum Day' guests and an overall attendance Saturday of 1,245. Sunday was one of the best "non-event" days: 191 guests.
-Catering Co. at the Palladium suspends Sunday buffet for fair: The Coosa Valley Fair returns Oct. 5-9. The Sunday buffet will take a break both this Sunday, Oct. 3, and Oct. 10, returning Oct. 17. Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
-Braid Divas opens at Mount Berry Square: 'Corn rows, extensions, dreads, weaves' among shop specialties; also wigs and weaves for cancer patients. Doors open at 10 a.m. Friday across from Victoria's Secret. Mount Berry
-Dolan named general manager of Mount Berry Square. Business
John McClellan's high school picks for week 6. Click
-Pepperell at Armuchee: Pepperell wins by 14.
-Coosa at Adairsville: Adairsville wins by 8.
-Model at Rockmart: Rockmart wins by 18.
-Rome at Creekview: Rome wins by 1.
-Holy Ground Baptist Academy at Unity Christian: Holy Ground wins by 7.
-Allatoona at Class AAA No. 10 Cartersville: Cartersville wins by 4.
-Trion at Bowdon: Bowdon wins by 1.
Starting Friday: By popular demand, expanded high school scores
-Sponsors: $35 each Friday; includes Web, e-mail, social media. E-mail
Pepperell High sophomore running back Janier Ferguson, who rushed for 212 yards on 26 carries in a win over Central of Carroll County, spotlight by High School Football Daily.
Tuesday's Buzz
-Library plans free 10 a.m. movies next week. Details
-Oct. 19/The final seminar in Redmond Regional Medical Center and the Heart of the Community's What Women Want women's heart seminar series is from 6-7:30 p.m. at Magretta Hall. This seminar, "The Truth About Pregnancy and the Heart," covers how pregnancy can affect the heart. Jennifer Scott, mother of triplets, will share her story of cardiac complications during pregnancy and her inspiring story of survival. Reservations: Medline at 800-242-5662 by Oct.14. Refreshments will be served
-12 Floyd County students earn AP Scholar awards. Click
-Tuesday: High of 78, low of 48.
-Wednesday: Sunny, high of 81, low of 54.
-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click
Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey
-What the hell is going on and other assorted thoughts in college football?
Shorter Hawks football. Hawks
-Hawks at home vs. Faulkner on Saturday.
Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click
-Oct. 16-17: Second Annual Softball Slam. Details
-Oct. 23: Montgomery Gentry concert. Details
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