More changes at Lowe's corporate; awaiting final 'go' on Shannon. Drought concerns rising. Major announcement due later today. Braves win, final home game of 2011 tonight.

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As Rome/Floyd awaits word on distribution center, Lowe's makes significant operational, store changes.

Later today (unrelated to Lowe's): Significant announcement expected late afternoon.

Economic development focus of meeting today at The Forum.
-State Labor Department's online chat kicks off 'Workforce Development' programs for September.

John McClellan's high school predictions for the week: Football
-Unity to open season with a win; key showdown with Darlington vs. Cartersville; elimination game already with Rome vs. Cass?

Call if free food season at Chick-Fil-A Dwarf House (well, almost free)
-Breakfast entree giveaway, customer appreciation week set.

Qualifying continues in Rome: four 'in' so far for six seats.

Parched August (just 1.3 inches of rain) prompts drought concerns.
-Keith Mickler's tips o how to protect your lawn, shrubs.

Latest local forecast:
Tuesday: High of 94, low of 70.
-Wednesday: High of 95, low of 66.
-Thursday: High of 94, low of 65.

Darlington, Armuchee players get statewide props from football site.

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.: Andy Johns, North Georgia reporter for the Times Free Press, on the new 14 Congressional District.
-8:10 a.m.: Georgia Competitiveness Initiative; Chris Carey and Diane Lewis.
-8:40 a.m.: Dr. Ken Davis, Harbin Clinic, on helping Miracle Field.

 

Rome Braves: Sports

-Braves win penultimate home game of 2011, 6-1. 

-Tonight: Home vs. Kannapolis (last home game of the 2011 season).  

   

Coming Friday: Norman Arey's first Norman's No-Nos column of the 2011 college football season.