Storms, rain return today, Saturday; 'slight' risk of severe stuff. Georgia gas prices cruise past U.S., Chattanooga averages. Weekend events. Braves win, home starting tonight. Arey on sports.

 

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'Slight' risk of severe thunderstorms Saturday

-The storm prediction center lists North Georgia as having a slight risk of severe weather on Saturday as a new front moves through.

-The good news: A break in these 90-degree afternoons and evenings.

 

Georgia's gas prices top nation, nearby Chattanooga:

-We thought the prices were supposed to be coming down. Instead, the GasBuddy.com chart shows Georgia's prices are now higher than the national average.

-Gingrey on House resolutions that he says would lower gas prices.

 

Weekend calendar:

-Second Roman Roast on the River.

-Rome Braves open four-game home set Friday.

-'Up the Creek Without a Pedal' bicycle ride

-Armuchee Ruritan Club Truck, Car & Motorcycle Show. 

-Latest public health restaurant scores.

-Bryan Mullins' entertainment guide.

 

Your latest forecast:

-Friday: 40-60% rain chance; high of 88, low of 61.
-Saturday: 50% storm chance, high of 78, low of 56.  

-Sunday: 30% rain chance, high of 74, low of 50.

 

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

-Bill Peterson, Shorter's athletics director, as the university seeks to join NCAA's Division II.

-Rome Mayor Evie McNiece with updates on what's being done regarding the closing of Northwest Regional.

-Jeanne Mann and Barbara Evans of the children's department at the library talk about business support for the summer reading program.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey

-Clemson says no; Tiger quits; Sooners loaded; Jr. ain't fightin'

 

Rome Braves:

-Braves win big in Augusta finale, 13-6.

-Tonight: Savannah at Rome, 7 p.m.