Three more weeks of Senate 52 race? Kroger adds bonus coupons, fuel points to keep customers during remodel. Business: One coming, one closing. Gas up 4 cents. Soggy election day?

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-Overtime! Get ready for three more weeks of Senate 52 race.
-Kroger ramps up marketing with bonus coupons, extra 'fuel points' during remodeling, expansion in Rome.
-New business announcement due this week.

-Restaurants: One closing, another changing -- again.

-School superintendents: Two retiring -- and more pending?

-Reality check for Northwest Georgia.

-Rome Braves: Worst to first in just 37 games.

Georgia gas prices climb another four cents; still 32 cents a gallon lower than a year ago

Weather: Mid 90s now, soggy election day.
-Monday: Sunny, high 94, low 72. Night: 70% rain chance.
-Tuesday: 70% rain chance, high of 89, low of 59.
-Wednesday: 20% chance of rain, high of 97, low of 68.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition,

WRGA 1470 AM

-7 to 9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online. Today's guests:
-Dr. Frank Stephenson, professor of economics, Berry College, on the state of our economy: recovery or new recession?
-Dr. Brad Bushnell, Harbin Clinic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, on common hip and should sports injuries.
-Debbie Belvin, Berry College Elementary and Middle School, on what changes to expect in the new school year.

 

Rome Braves win again, sweep Savannah.

-Braves vs. Augusta at 7 tonight at State Mutual Stadium.