Thursday, April 28, 2011

Floyd County, Bartow County schools closed today because of power, debris. Continuing updates all day. State: 11 die. Southeast: At least 76 deaths.

 

LATEST UPDATES FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY'S STORMS

-Floyd schools are closed today as are Bartow County schools.

-Please check back throughout the morning for additional closings or delayed openings.

-In  Georgia: At least 11 deaths. Southeast: 76 killed by storms.

-Georgia Power: 54,000 without power, including customers in Floyd and Bartow counties.

-Weather service map tracks deadly storms across the state.

-What GEMA had to say about the first wave of storms.

-Forecast for today, weekend: Clearing skies, warmer temperatures.

 

Latest community updates. 

 

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

-Our guests include Floyd County EMA Director Scotty Hancock.

-Rome Mayor Evie McNiece talks about the hospital closing.

-The Buzz: We review the day's business, local headlines.

-The NFL: Norman Arey on what a circus it's become.

 

Norman Arey's column resumes Friday.

 

Rome Braves play double-header tonight vs. Asheville; weather delayed Wednesday's game.

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