Friday, August 12, 2011

Busy political weekend begins today; first draft of state House districts due. Rome Parent magazine on the way. Preseason picks for high school teams. 'Project River' meeting Tuesday. Mid-90s, 30% rain chance.

 
Politics: Four days to watch

-Today: The proposed new districts for state House seats are due. Look for the Senate and congressional districts to follow in coming days.

-Saturday: Floyd GOP rally, Tillman Hangar, Russell Airport. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Deal, Cagle, Gingrey due.

-Saturday: Rome Tea Party Town Hall meeting, Gingrey, 9-10:30 a.m., Senior Center.

-Monday: Special session of General Assembly begins to plot new House, Senate, congressional districts.

  

Rome Parent, a free, new bimonthly magazine for local parents, debuts next month. Preview edition to be followed by 'birthday' edition.

 

Gather 'round the (Project) River: County, city, development boards to meet at 8 a.m. Tuesday on Project River matters.

 

Another round for Rome Beer Fest: Sept. 17 at Heritage this year.

 

Georgia High School Football Daily's preseason picks: Good forecast for local schools.  

   

Briefly:

 -New track club forming in Rome.

 -Sidewalk fix, other updates from downtown.

 -Redmond honored; West Nile concerns.

 

Weekend:

-Public health restaurant inspection scores.

-Bryan Mullins entertainment guide. 

 

Your latest forecast:
-Friday: 20% chance of rain, high of 95, low of 67.
-Saturday: 30% rain chance, high of 94, low of 69.

-Sunday: 50% rain chance, high of 90, low of 66.  

 

Today's Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA 1470 AM:
-Norman Arey joins us from 7-9 a.m. to talk, debate, argue the top stories of this week -- and next, too. 

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

 

Rome Braves win 4-2. Sports.

-Home tonight, Saturday vs. Asheville.

-Latest photos from Mills Fitzner.

Georgia High School Football Daily. Friday

-Preseason predictions look promising for local high schools; two Calhoun players make Super 11 roster.

-Scrimmages tonight: -Rome at Calhoun; Darlington at Whitefield Academy.

-Armuchee at Gordon Central; Cedartown at Pepperell.

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