Friday, April 29, 2011

Extensive storm aftermath updates: Tornado packed 125-mph winds in South Floyd. Relief efforts. Power restored by Saturday? Updates all day

 
 

Latest storm recovery updates from Northwest Georgia:

-'EF2' tornado, with 125-mph winds, smashed parts of Floyd.

-209 homes damaged, destroyed in Floyd; 200 in Bartow; 20-25 in Polk.

-Floyd County schools closed Friday. Berry Elementary, Middle open

-Full power restoration in Floyd, Bartow by Saturday?

-Live recovery update at 7:10 this morning with Floyd EMA Director Scotty Hancock on Hometown's Radio Edition. WRGA 1470 AM

-Shorter resumes normal schedule as power returns.

-Relay for Life delayed; Special Olympics postponed; handcycling events reduced because of storm issues.

-How to help storm victims. Rome Braves,Red Cross team up.  

 

Today's Buzz:

-United Community Banks report $142.5 million quarterly loss.

-Facebook's new Deals program, competing with Groupon, available to Bartow County users.

-GNTC honors Rockmart company, Rome study.

-CRBI's first new test of the Etowah has surprising results.

 

Your weekend forecast:

-Friday: Sunny, high of 77, low of 46.

-Saturday: Sunny, high of 82, low of 53.

-Sunday: Sunny, high of 86, low of 56. Overnight rain chance: 30%

 

Latest public health restaurant inspection scores for Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk and Chattooga counties.

 

On today's Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA 1470:

-Floyd EMA Director Scotty Hancock.

-U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey is among our guests.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey

-Meyer's daughter: no Ohio State. What's with gay bashing?

     

Rome Braves: 

-Braves break eight-game skid, win double header vs. Tourists. Scores: 8-7 and then 6-4.

-Next:  Asheville tonight; home Saturday vs. Hagerstown through May 3.

-Latest photos by Mills Fitzner.

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