Extensive storm aftermath updates: Tornado packed 125-mph winds in South Floyd. Relief efforts. Power restored by Saturday? Updates all day

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Latest storm recovery updates from Northwest Georgia:

-'EF2' tornado, with 125-mph winds, smashed parts of Floyd.

-209 homes damaged, destroyed in Floyd; 200 in Bartow; 20-25 in Polk.

-Floyd County schools closed Friday. Berry Elementary, Middle open

-Full power restoration in Floyd, Bartow by Saturday?

-Live recovery update at 7:10 this morning with Floyd EMA Director Scotty Hancock on Hometown's Radio Edition. WRGA 1470 AM

-Shorter resumes normal schedule as power returns.

-Relay for Life delayed; Special Olympics postponed; handcycling events reduced because of storm issues.

-How to help storm victims. Rome Braves,Red Cross team up.  

 

Today's Buzz:

-United Community Banks report $142.5 million quarterly loss.

-Facebook's new Deals program, competing with Groupon, available to Bartow County users.

-GNTC honors Rockmart company, Rome study.

-CRBI's first new test of the Etowah has surprising results.

 

Your weekend forecast:

-Friday: Sunny, high of 77, low of 46.

-Saturday: Sunny, high of 82, low of 53.

-Sunday: Sunny, high of 86, low of 56. Overnight rain chance: 30%

 

Latest public health restaurant inspection scores for Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk and Chattooga counties.

 

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

-Floyd EMA Director Scotty Hancock.

-U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey is among our guests.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey

-Meyer's daughter: no Ohio State. What's with gay bashing?

     

Rome Braves: 

-Braves break eight-game skid, win double header vs. Tourists. Scores: 8-7 and then 6-4.

-Next:  Asheville tonight; home Saturday vs. Hagerstown through May 3.

-Latest photos by Mills Fitzner.

SW Floyd tornado was a 'high EF2' with 125-mph winds, 23-mile path

The National Weather Service concludes "a high EF2" tornado with maximum speeds of 125 mph ripped through Southwest Floyd County late Wednesday, damaging 52 homes. The tornado's path was 23 miles long and a quarter to a half-mile wide. Details at http://www.hometownheadlines.com

Pictures of damage on U.S. 27 between Lindale and Cave Spring

 

Floyd County, Bartow County schools closed today because of power, debris. Continuing updates all day. State: 11 die. Southeast: At least 76 deaths.

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LATEST UPDATES FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY'S STORMS

-Floyd schools are closed today as are Bartow County schools.

-Please check back throughout the morning for additional closings or delayed openings.

-In  Georgia: At least 11 deaths. Southeast: 76 killed by storms.

-Georgia Power: 54,000 without power, including customers in Floyd and Bartow counties.

-Weather service map tracks deadly storms across the state.

-What GEMA had to say about the first wave of storms.

-Forecast for today, weekend: Clearing skies, warmer temperatures.

 

Latest community updates. 

 

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

-Our guests include Floyd County EMA Director Scotty Hancock.

-Rome Mayor Evie McNiece talks about the hospital closing.

-The Buzz: We review the day's business, local headlines.

-The NFL: Norman Arey on what a circus it's become.

 

Norman Arey's column resumes Friday.

 

Rome Braves play double-header tonight vs. Asheville; weather delayed Wednesday's game.

Storms on the way; updates all day on Hometown. Craton, Entice mark 5 years -- and growing. Gingrey town hall tonight. Rome Braves drop 8th game; play today at 1 p.m.

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CONTINUING STORM COVERAGE ALL DAY, EVENING

-Latest updates from the National Weather Service.

-Hour-by-hour forecast; roughest hours tonight?

-Fastest updates? Use our Facebook, Twitter pages.

-Listen for updates on WRGA 1470 AM and on webcast. 

 

Regular forecast:

-Wednesday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. High of 84; gusts to 35 mph.
-Wednesday night: 100% chance of showers, possibly a thunderstorm, between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Some storms could be severe with hail, frequent lightning. Low around 59; gusts to 20 mph. Inch of rain.
-Thursday: 30% rain chance, high of 74, low of 47.

 

Five years later, Craton's Entice still growing.

-May 7 party marks anniversary of opening off Calhoun Highway.

-With sister stores in Athens, Craton hopes to grow across Southeast.

 

Today's Buzz:

-Cartersville, Dalton to host regional reapportionment meetings.

-Gingrey, Tea Party town hall tonight at senior center off Riverside.

-Latest community updates, media releases.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA 1470 AM.

-Today's guests: Following The Buzz, join us for Rufus Massey and Mary Chambers on Berry's student enterprise program; Joe Schulman on what's new with the Tellus Science Museum; and Ann Hortman of the visitors bureau on the economic impact of this week's handcycling competition at the Clocktower Classic.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey

-Garcia's still No. 1. Ole Miss is haven for displaced quarterbacks

   

Rome Braves: 

-Asheville edges Rome 9-8 as Braves fall for eighth time

-1 p.m. game today. Next: Braves home vs. Asheville through Friday; Hagerstown through May 3.

-Latest photos by Mills Fitzner.

 

 

Two rounds of storms due with 2.5 inches of rain, possible severe weather. Jobless rate drops in March; so does number of employed. We're paying a buck more a gallon for gas vs. a year ago.

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Severe storms possible; 2.5 inches of rain, too.
-We're expect two rounds of storms, one today and a stronger one on Wednesday. Together, they could leave another 2.5 inches of rain on an already-soaked Northwest Georgia, spawning some flooding concerns.

-Continuing updates all day on Hometown.

The forecast:

-Tuesday: 60% rain chance. High of 82, low of 64.
-Wednesday: 80% chance of severe weather. High of 84, low of 54.

 

First glance at jobless numbers in March look good but ...

-While most of the five-county area saw a decrease in the percentage of people out of work last month vs. March 2010, a closer look shows 908 fewer people were working in the region in March. Complete county-by-county look.

 

Pump shock: We're paying a buck more for gas vs. a year ago.

-Even higher prices on the way? 

  

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 1470 AM, 7- 9 a.m. Our guests today include:

-Jessica Brady, AAA, on soaring gas prices.

-Listen at 1470 AM or online at http://wrga.streamon.fm/

 -Mike Dunn on the Rome Braves.

-Mike Morton on Tea Party updates.

-Ronnie Wallace on Saturday's old drug dropoff. 

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey

-Harvey says he's sorry to all but Auburn; MLB playoffs to grow.

 

Rome Braves:

-Tourists pound Braves,  12-3. Losing streak at seven games.

-Next: Braves home vs. Asheville through Friday; Hagerstown through May 3.

 

 

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What's next for NW Regional patients, community. Tax break a grand slam for Dream Parks? Keep an eye on fate of Polk hospital. Severe weather possible Wednesday.

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-Closer look at the closing of Northwest Georgia Regional: What happens to the patients and to the community. First of two parts.

-Surprise tax break awaiting Gov. Nathan Deal's signature could be a grand slam for Dream Parks at LakePoint in Emerson.

-Keep an eye on what happens next with Polk Medical Center.

Your latest forecast:
-Monday: 30% chance of rain. High of 86, low of 63.
-Tuesday: 50% rain chance. High of 85, low of 65.
-Wednesday: 80% chance of severe weather. High of 82, low of 54.

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

-Chris Carey discussing the chamber's 'Entrepreneural Leadership' panel set for Wednesday.

-Dr. Ray Jarvis from Riverside Gourmet on the fine wine boom.

-Ginny St. Onge on how local businesses are behind this weekend's Relay for Life. Plus: Monday's Buzz.

-Listen at 1470 AM or online at http://wrga.streamon.fm/

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey. 

-Tech finds a quarterback? I choose Derrick Williams as my draft pick.

 

Rome Braves:

-Braves were off Sunday; open nine-game homestand tonight vs. Asheville.

Cups & Mugs to pull a few all-nighters for college -- and other --customers. Bennett's reopens in Cave Spring. Return of the Skytop to crowded hotel field? Easter services. Sizzling weekend forecast.

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Dining:

-Cups & Mugs to pull a couple of all-nighters to help college students facing finals week.

-Bennett's Steakhouse & Grill reopens after refit in Cave Spring.

-Four restaurants score between 42 and 66 in latest public health restaurant inspections. 

 

Updates:

-Skytop to return? The Rome News reports new owners hope to have the East Rome landmark back in service by summer or fall. If so, it faces some new players nearby. The latest focus in accommodations has been downtown, with a Hawthorn expansion and perhaps a new 120-room full service hotel on West  Third.

-AJC: Suit against Graves, Rogers continues despite Bartow County Bank's turnover.

 

Your Easter weekend forecast:

-We have one more day of possible thunderstorms and then prepare for a hot Easter weekend with temperatures approaching 90 today through Sunday.

-Friday: 40% rain chance; high of 80, low of 57.

-Saturday: Sunny, high of 88, low of 57.

-Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 89, low of 57

-Friday: 60% rain chance; high of 79, low of 57. 

Updated Good Friday, Easter Sunday services.

 

Latest community news:

-High marks for Berry; new tests for Etowah.

Bryan Mullins' downtown entertainment report.

 

Join us for Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m. on Rome's News Talk WRGA 1470 AM. Today's guests:  

-Tim Allee joins us to tell us about how inspectors reach those public health restaurant scores each week.
-Debbie Hayes of Hardy Realty and the president of the Greater Rome Board of Realtors, joins us to talk about 2011 sales and beyond.
-Carol Flammer of Flammer Relations joins us to talk about social media and why you need it for your business.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey.

-Auburn abounds in young quarterbacks; Utah should check on AG. 

 

Rome Braves:

-Braves drop fourth straight game; Greensboro wins 7-5.

-Next; Tonight-Saturday in Greenboro.  

Storms dump nearly an inch of rain overnight; more on the way. Prime Turner McCall spot offered; bigger plans? Almost ready for West Third proposals

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WEATHER: Stormy night; 80% chance of more today.

-Nearly an inch of rain overnight at the airport. Storm warnings were posted for most of the area between 2 and 3 a.m.

-Continuing storm updates today from Hometown Headlines.

-Thursday: 80% chance of showers. High near 77. Low of 59.
-Friday: 30% rain chance; high of 78, low of 58.
-Easter weekend: Mostly sunny, upper 80s, lows near 60.

 

Prime property up for sale on Turner McCall

-Bigger picture: new office with retail, residential?

 

Rome about ready to request West Third Street proposals

-Key components in place for developers interested in full-service hotel, other amenities, says Assistant City Manager Sammy Rich.

 

Breast Center move: Current office to close April 29, reopen atop

Warren Cancer Center May 4. 

Calhoun man wins $300,000 Georgia Lottery prize.

  

Updated list of Holy Thursday/Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday services.

 

Bryan Mullins' downtown entertainment report.

 

Join us for Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m. on Rome's News Talk WRGA 1470 AM.

-Today's guests: Carole Hunter on Mount Berry Square's home business showcase; Ginny Word on the impact of Georgia Master Gardeners' convention in Rome; Greg Sumner on the chamber, new jobs and technology; and Dawn Tolbert on Shorter's growth and goals.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey.

-NFL schedule is out. Why? Butler loses an assistant coach.

 

80% chance of severe weather today; NE Alabama already watching for thunderstorms. Continuing coverage all day. Plus: Huge honors for Bank of the Ozarks. First-time jobless claims fall. Arey on sports

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SEVERE WEATHER: CONTINUING COVERAGE ALL DAY

-Storm threat a 80% today; rain could start after 8 a.m.

-Severe thunderstorm watch for NE Alabama until 10 am EDT

-The first weather alarm went off at 4:35 this morning as Northeast Alabama was placed under a severe thunderstorm watch. That was followed by a tornado watch in parts of southern Tennessee (click hazardous weather).

Your latest forecast:

-Today: 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8 a.m. High near 84. Gusts to 20 mph. Rain: Up to half an inch.
-Tonight: 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly before 8pm. Low around 60. Rainfall: up to half an inch.

-Thursday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 79. Rainfall: up to half an inch.
-Thursday night: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m. Low of 60.

 

 Huge honors for Bank of the Ozarks: ABA Banking Journal names it the top performing bank in the country.

-Ozarks took over Unity National Bank offices in Rome, Cartersville, Adairsville and Calhoun 13 months ago. 

 

Big drop in first-time unemployment assistance applications throughout Northwest Georgia, state vs. March 2010.

-Some counties say gains from February 2011 count.

 

Community Holy Week service concludes today.

-Updated list of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday service.

 

Join us for Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m. on Rome's News Talk WRGA 1470 AM. Today's guests:

-Patrice Shannon, John Quinlivan, Sammy Rich, Marsha Atkins and Alan Fuller.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey.

-Among Georgia, Louisville and Central Florida, the winner is ...

    

Rome Braves:

-Greensboro takes game one, 4-3.

-Next; Tonight-Saturday in Greenboro.  

 

Crisis in Japan already hurting new car inventories here. Keep an eye on Wednesday; 70% of 'strong to severe' storms. 300 less jobs in Rome. Rome Braves lose. Arey on sports.

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Crisis in Japan to limit car availability in U.S., Northwest Gerogia soon, says Heritage's Barron.

-Inventory could get tight in 60-90 days.

 

Keep an eye on Wednesday's weather.

-More severe storms due (70% chance after 2 p.m.)

 

Rome/Floyd lose 300  jobs in March vs. same month in 2010.

-Plus side: State's jobless rate drops to 10%

 

Third Holy Week pilgrimage by immirgants includes stop in Cartersville.

 

Floyd names Gordon Leiter top volunteer of the year.

 

Eight promotions, hires at Coosa Valley Credit Union. 

 

Your latest forecast:

-Tuesday: 20% rain chance. High of 86, low of 62.

-Wednesday: 60% chance of storms. High of 85, low of 59.

 

Today's Hometown Headlines Radio Edition guests, 7-9 a.m. on Rome's News Talk WRGA 1470 AM:

-Dr. Brian Carroll, Berry College. Changing media.

-Ernie Studard on the possible car shortage.

-Robert Smyth on what's ahead for credit union customers.

-Ann Arnold on a year of change for downtown Rome.

 

Norman Arey:

-Tar Heels definitely are preason No. 1 in men's basketball.

Third bank in 13 months with Bartow ties taken over. Easter pet sales have retailers hopping. Holy Week schedule. Sunny, low 80s this week.

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-Another bank with Bartow ties falls; Hamilton State takes over.

-Three banks, including two based in Cartersville, have been taken over in 13 months.

-Easter pet demand has sales hopping at local retailers.

-Bunnies, chicks, ducks out the door almost as soon as they arrive.

 

Your list of Holy Week services, including a community worship service today through Wednesday.

 

Your latest forecast:

-Monday: Sunny, high of 82, low of 55.

-Tuesday: 20% rain chance. High of 86, low of 63.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition premieres today

-Join us after the 7 a.m. news Monday for The Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 1470 AM.
-Our guests: Randy Quick of Rome Radio Partners discussing the show; Ryan Earnest of Heritage First Bank; Tara Currier of the Booth Western Art Museum; and Dr. Craig McDaniel of Georgia Northwestern Technical College.

-Send us questions: www.facebook.com/hometownheadlines

-You can listen online: http://wrga.streamon.fm/

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey.

-A player in street clothes drew most attention at G-Day game. 

 

Rome Braves:

-Rome Braves score early, win 6-1 over Charleston.

-Tonight in Charleston; five-game set in Greenboro next.

Rome storm updates. Cartersville fire aftermath

Updated storm report from weather service: 80-mph straight-line winds swept Rome. 130 still without power here today. Oostanaula to peak at 18 feet. Cartersville: eight treated after plant fire. Weather: Sunny, 72. http://www.hometownheadlines.com

Storm clean up and repairs continue following suspected funnel cloud over Rome. Continuing updates.

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Morning after: Clean up and repairs continue.

-5,000 without power this morning in Greater Rome.

-24 homes hit by falling trees; no injuries.

-2.68 inches of rain over 12 hours; Oostanaula rising.

-Some close calls on hard-hit Turner McCall.

-Most rec activities canceled today.

-Steeplechase a go at Kingston Downs.

 

Continuing updates all day on Hometown Headlines.

 

Other headlines:

-From WRGA: Two dead following West Rome shootout.

-Bartow County Bank closed by regulators; branches reopen today as part of Hamilton State bank.

-Bartow County officer shoots suspect; investigation continues.

-Latest community updates.

 

Your latest forecast:

-Saturday: 20% chance of rain before 2 p.m. High of 67. Gusts: 20 mph.
-Saturday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

-Sunday: Sunny, high of 74, low of 43.

-Monday:  Sunny, high of 82, low of 49.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey.

-UCLA copying Paul Johnson? Bad week for Nutt, Rebs.

 

Rome Braves: 

-Braves blow another late-inning lead. Charleston rallies for four runs in the bottom of the ninth, wins 9-8 in 10th.

-Rome at Charleston tonight, Sunday.

-Up next: On the road until April 25.

 

 

 

More damage

Sequoya view off Heights and Ford Road

 

Rome storm witnesses: Daughter spotted a funnel cloud

Turner McCall power lines barely miss Rome family's car; daughter says she saw funnel cloud. New at http://www.hometownheadlines.com

Hail in downtown Rome

East Rome storm damage

Tree down on Turner McCall near Kroger

 

Tree on fifth ave w downed power

Roof gone on Maple Street Pawn Shop

Damage to Pawn Shop/Dollar Store on Maple St.

April 18: Expect lane closure on I-75 North in Bartow County

 

 

WHEN:          Monday, April 18, 2011, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

                               

WHERE:     Interstate 75 northbound between mile markers 280 and 281 in Bartow County

 

WHAT         Motorists should expect the closure of the right lane of I-75 northbound between Exits 278/Glade Road and 283/Old Alabama Road in Bartow County.  This lane

                     closure is necessary for Georgia DOT maintenance crews to repair deteriorating asphalt patches on this stretch of the Interstate. This maintenance operation and

                     the lane closure it necessitates are weather permitting and subject to change.

                         

Georgia DOT urges travelers to call 511 for updated information about this or any other road project on interstates and state routes. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, such as traffic conditions, incidents, lane closures, and delays due to inclement weather. Callers also can transfer to operators to request assistance or report incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More information is available at www.511ga.org.

 

The Georgia Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia's economy and is sensitive to both its citizens and its environment. Additional transportation revenues are imperative to grow and sustain Georgia's economic vitality and quality of life through the 21st Century.  Georgia is the 6^th fastest-growing state in the nation, yet 49^th in per capita spending on transportation.  For general information on the Georgia DOT, please visit our Web site (www.dot.ga.gov).

 

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Gusty day, stormy night ahead; updates all day. Florida Tile campus for sale: $5.5M. Downtown: Stella Blu to Broad; DeSoto update. Services for Hizer, Howse

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Weather: Tonight could get nasty; today will be gusty.

-Storms due in Northwest Georgia around sundown.

-Winds to pick up after lunch, could top 30 mph.

-Weather updates all day, night; first thing Saturday.

  

Former Florida Tile site on Shannon on the market: $5.49 million

-Also listed: Emergency vet clinic on Ga. 53.

 

Stella Blu moving from RiverWalk to 200 Broad St.

-DeSoto work continues as 'Technicolor' enters final weekend.

-Updates from the Downtown Development Authority.

-Downtown entertainment report.

 

Obituaries:

-Services set for Dr. Ralph M. Howse Sr.

-Friends, family to remember Courtney Hizer Saturday.

 

The Buzz:

-Income taxes due Monday (April 18) this year.

-Free coffee, free fries? Here's how.

 

Weekend calendar:

-Steeplechase on Saturday.

-Palm Sunday, start of Holy Week.

 

Your latest forecast:

-Friday: 60 to 80% chance of storms. High of 76. Gusts: 35 mph.
-Friday night: 80% chance of showers, thunderstorms. Storms could be severe. Low around 56. Gusts as high as 25 mph. Rainfall: 1 to 2 inches.

-Saturday: 20% chance of rain before 2 p.m. High of 70. Gusts: 20 mph.
-Saturday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

-Sunday: Sunny, high of 75, low of 44.

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey.

-UCLA copying Paul Johnson? Bad week for Nutt, Rebs.

 

Rome Braves: 

-Opening home stand ends on an up note as Braves take series vs. Augusta, three games to one. Final Thursday: 4-2 Braves.  

-Up next: On the road until April 25.

  

Starting Monday, April 18, WRGA 1470 AM -- Rome's News Talk -- teams up with Hometown Headlines.com to bring you The Hometown Headlines Radio Edition each weekday from 7 until 9 a.m.

 

Join Hometown's John Druckenmiller as he interviews local business and community leaders about today's trends and what's ahead for Northwest Georgia.

 

We'll have different guests for each segment. Plus we'll be taking questions from listeners and Hometown readers using Facebook and Twitter.

 

We guarantee North Georgia's most informative and interactive radio program each weekday morning.

 

Join us just after WRGA's award-winning news updates from 7 unti 9 a.m.

 

And please remember you can listen online as well as on your home or car radio. To listen to the webcast, please click WRGA Rome.

 

 

Dining: P.J.'s closing; Moonlite vacant. 'TOR-CON index and Friday's severe weather.' WRGA, Hometown launch new weekday radio show, 7-9 am., next week. Remember Dr. Ralph Howse

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P.J.'s Cafe, the former Sweet Sensations, calls it quits.

-Another Redmond restaurant site is getting repairs but no new tenant so far.

-Latest public health restaurant scores: A 100 for Okinawa in Cartersville but rough week for country club.

 

Weather Channel's  'tornado index' rates NW Georgia a 3 (low) on chances of having a twister here in Friday's severe weather. 

Your latest forecast:

-Thursday: High of 77, low of 48.

-Friday: 70% chance of storms, high of 76; low of 55, 30% overnight.

-Weekend: 30% rain chance Saturday, highs near 70.

-Weekend: 30% rain chance Saturday, highs in the 70s.

 

WRGA adds The Hometown Headlines Radio Report weekdays from 7 to 9 a.m. starting Monday. Details

-Join Hometown's John Druckenmiller for interviews with local community and business leaders as well as WRGA's award-winning local newscasts and community updates. 

 

Business & Health:

-Slight dip in first quarter earnings for Bank of the Ozarks.

-State House honors Harbin Clinic.

-Redmond plans EMS ribbon-cutting.

-Special blood donation set for Darlington.

 

Obituaries

-Dr. Ralph M. Howse dies at age 83. bituary soon; Daniel's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

-Memorial for Courtney Hizer set for Saturday at Darlington Chapel.

 

Gingrey on House vote on 'Obamacare.'

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey.

-Tech may gain two, 'Dawgs lose two; NFL preseason ridiculous.

 

Rome Braves: 

-14 innings later, Rome Braves take 6-5 win over Augusta. 

-Up next: 7 tonight at State Mutual, then on the road until April 25.

 

 

More layoffs in carpet industry (Shaw in Dalton). NW Georgia delegation splits on Sunday package sales vote (it passes). Storms due night before Steeplechase. Free fries frenzy. Arey on sports

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Another spun yard plant closing in Dalton; 306 jobs lost.

-Cartersville went through it last summer with Mohawk plant; Tifton saw its spun yarn plant close in January 2010. Total jobs: 908.

 

House sends Sunday package sales option to Deal for signature 

-Bill lets local communities decide on Sunday sales.

-Voting yes: Dempsey. No votes: Battles, Coomer, Crawford, Reece.

 

Rough weather due day before Steeplecase this year

-Friday night be rough; gusty and cooler Saturday, 71 degrees.

-Complete weather below.

 

Dining:

-Free fries: Arby's has free fries on Friday -- if you go to Facebook. Hardee's fries and a high five with the Rome Braves.

 

Regional buzz:

-Close call for sky diving plane pilot in Cedartown.

-Former congressional candidate here gives up Senate leadership spot over email questions.

-Latest health and education updates. 

Your latest forecast:

-Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77, low of 42.

-Thursday: High of 80, low of 50. 20% rain chance.

-Friday: Storms on the way.Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey.

-Jimmer 'quits' classes; concussions haunt Terry Bradshaw.

 

Rome Braves:

-Augusta bounces back, beat Braves, 5-3. 

-Up next: 1 p.m. game today at State Mutual.

31-mph gusts, two thirds of an inch of rain left by latest storms. Cooler days before next stormfront. Regional buzz: 110,000-square-foot distribution center opens in Calhoun; Navigators more than double goal.

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Weather: Just another manic Monday.

-Thunderstorms, high winds, about two thirds of an inch of rain sweep region Monday night. The storm was tamer than the one we endured a week earlier. Next storm system due Friday.

-Cooler, drier forecast below.

 

Regional Buzz

-Oriental rug company opening 110,000-square-foot distribution center in Calhoun in June.

-Call it a battle of 'tasts.' Both Cartersville, Calhoun have special tasting events set for the same day: April 30.

-Rome Braves notch first win of new season.

-Cancer Navigators' benefit raises $120,769; goal was $50.000.

Your latest forecast:

-Tuesday: 40% rain chance, high of 71, low of 41.
-Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 76, low of 41.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey.

-Do you wonder about Stephen Garcia or are you sick of it?

Updates all day on incoming storms. Buzz: Northwest Georgia's medical boom far from over. A look inside the new cancer center. Record ticket sales already for Saturday's Steeplechase

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Weather updates all day as storms due. Details below.  

 

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. Click

-Medical boom continues in Northwest Georgia as Floyd prepares to expand emergency room, renovate fourth floor.

-2011 already has seen Sunday's opening of Harbin Clinic's Tony E. Warren, M.D., Cancer Center and Specialty Hospital.

-Some surprises in new cancer center. Plus: Photo gallery.

-Floyd, Bartow  prepare for record crowd at Steeplechase.

-What you need to know about the 2011 Steeplecase. 

-What's ahead in Northwest Georgia.

 

Record-breaking heat Sunday; stormy, windy Monday:

-Windy advisory, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., for Northwest Georgia. Gusts to 25 mph.

-Today: High of 85, gusts to 30 mph. Slight chance of showers between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.
-Tonight: Low of 54. 100 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m.. Some of the storms could be severe. Rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Gusts to 20 mph.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey.

-It can't be time to think about Peyton retiring; beware Fairfield.

  

Rome Braves updates. Braves

-Rome swept away by Hagerstown, Bryce Harper, after blowing three-run lead.

-Up next: Today-Thursday, Augusta Greenjackets at Rome Braves. Includes 1 p.m. game Wednesday.

-Mills Fitzner's latest game photos.

More photos of Harbin Clinic's Tony E. Warren, MD, Cancer Center tour. Photos by Jack Druckenmiller