Soggy start to today brings minor heat relief; more mid-90s on the way. Latest on 'Project River' review. Huge weekend: River jam, Bobby Cox tribute, Kids Fishing Day

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Soggy start to Friday and a very slight break in the heat.

-We have a 30% rain chance today and the forecast high is 'only' 90.

-Small but potent storm about to move in from Northeast Alabama.

-Below: Father's Day weekend forecast.

 

New indoor football league coming to Rome gets new ownership.

-Rome Rampage tryouts shift to Coosa High on June 25.

 

Northwest Georgia Regional Commission's latest updates as the group continues study of 'Project River' and other major local projects.

 

The Buzz:

-Armuchee Connector should be mostly ready by May.

-Rome Braves' player suspended for 50 games by minor league.

 

Weekend Guide:

-Rome River Jam, free downtown movie, Bobby Cox tribute at the Rome Braves, Kid Fishing Day in Cave Spring among great options.

-Downtown Entertainment by Bryan Mullins.

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores for Northwest Georgia. 

  

Sizzling Father's Day weekend ahead -- and not just on the grill:

 -Friday: 30% rain chance. High of 90, low of 65.

-Saturday: 20% rain chance, high of 95, low of 69.

-Sunday: Sunny, high of 96, low of 69.

 

Today's Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. on WRGA 1470 AM.

-7:10: The Buzz of Northwest Georgia.

-7:40: Wendy Davis, Floyd Democrats, on 2012 primary.

-8:10: Carol Maloof, hotel executive, on summer travel, Rome visitors. -8:40: Margie Miller, National Exchange Club president, visiting Rome.

-The Hometown Radio page now on Facebook. Hometown Radio

-Listen online: http://wrga.streamon.fm/   

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey

 Sports riots aren't exclusive to the U.S.; always keep pants up. 

Rome Braves: Sports

-Lexington takes series opener, 2-0; Braves drop fifth straight game.

-Home stand starts tonight vs. Lexington.

-Rome to honor Bobby Cox Saturday night.