Flood watch through midday Thursday; .85 of an inch so far, 1-2 inches on the way. Updates all day.

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Flood watch through Thursday afternoon; thunderstorms, too?

-Around .85 of an inch through 6 this morning; more on the way.

-Flood watch: The weather service has placed Northwest Georgia under a flood watch until midday Thursday. The Oostanaula in Calhoun is at action state or 15.7 feet at 6:15 this morning.

-Today: 100% chance of showers, possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms. Gusts to 20 mph. High of 60. Rainfall: 1 to 2 inches.

-Tonight: 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms likely before 1 a.m., then a slight chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Gust to 15 mph. Rainfall: quarter to a half inch.

-Updates all day on Hometown Headlines.

 

Chamber's small business council hears about boom in social media and potential if offers.

 

Ash Wednesday starts Lenten season.

-Local services today.

 

Community:

-Eighth Annual Cowboy Gathering opens Thursday in Cartersville.

-Parkinson's walk set.

-Georgia Highlands College launches 'Highlander.'

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey.

-Texas and Alabama fans buying the most stuff; Where's Florida State?

 

Plus: Latest community events.