Two rounds of storms due with 2.5 inches of rain, possible severe weather. Jobless rate drops in March; so does number of employed. We're paying a buck more a gallon for gas vs. a year ago.

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Severe storms possible; 2.5 inches of rain, too.
-We're expect two rounds of storms, one today and a stronger one on Wednesday. Together, they could leave another 2.5 inches of rain on an already-soaked Northwest Georgia, spawning some flooding concerns.

-Continuing updates all day on Hometown.

The forecast:

-Tuesday: 60% rain chance. High of 82, low of 64.
-Wednesday: 80% chance of severe weather. High of 84, low of 54.

 

First glance at jobless numbers in March look good but ...

-While most of the five-county area saw a decrease in the percentage of people out of work last month vs. March 2010, a closer look shows 908 fewer people were working in the region in March. Complete county-by-county look.

 

Pump shock: We're paying a buck more for gas vs. a year ago.

-Even higher prices on the way? 

  

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 1470 AM, 7- 9 a.m. Our guests today include:

-Jessica Brady, AAA, on soaring gas prices.

-Listen at 1470 AM or online at http://wrga.streamon.fm/

 -Mike Dunn on the Rome Braves.

-Mike Morton on Tea Party updates.

-Ronnie Wallace on Saturday's old drug dropoff. 

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey

-Harvey says he's sorry to all but Auburn; MLB playoffs to grow.

 

Rome Braves:

-Tourists pound Braves,  12-3. Losing streak at seven games.

-Next: Braves home vs. Asheville through Friday; Hagerstown through May 3.