GOP's Saville wants changes to new congressional districts. Whitefield campaign moves to Facebook. Darlington heading to Florida as Irene stays to the east. State banks see profits again

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Politics:
-Floyd GOP's Ansley Saville urges colleagues to 'bombard' local lawmakers to change Floyd's fate in proposed congressional districts.
-Chad Whitefield's campaign for state Senate hits Facebook.

Local tremors get Northwest Georgians buzzing on Facebook.
-Tellus curator Julian Gray joins us at 8:10 a.m. today on WRGA 1470 AM to talk about Tuesday's quake.

Tracking Hurricane Irene:
-Darlington making trip to Orlando for Friday night game.
-Irene packing 110-mph winds this morning, still moving west-northwest.

Today's Buzz:
-State's banks post a profit through June 30.
-Greater Rome chamber says thank you.

 

Your latest forecast:
-Wednesday: Sunny, high of 95, low of 65.
-Thursday: 20% rain chance, high of 95, low of 69.
-Friday: 20% rain chance, high of 95, low of 68.  

 

Today's Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m., WRGA 1470 AM:
-7:10 a.m.: The Buzz of Northwest Georgia.
-7:40 a.m.: Jim Galloway, AJC political insider, on new congressional districts.
-8:10 a.m.: Julian Gray, Tellus Science Museum, on Tuesday's earthquake.
-8:40 a.m.: John Southwood, chief advancement officer, Georgia Highland on WellStar gift.
-Listen online: http://wrga.streamon.fm/

Rome Braves: Sports.

-Savannah falls 6-2 to Rome; teams play at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

-Today-Thursday: Home vs. Savannah.

-Rome Braves have huge finale at home with fan appreciation specials now through Aug. 30. Details

John McClellan's first full week of picks and previews looks at an early, key showdown for Rome; Pepperell vs. Cartersville; Rockmart vs. Cedartown; and Darlington's road trip to Orlando. Football.