2 inches of rain likely today, Tuesday; Wednesday's low: 47. Buzz: West Side stories. Peaks & Valleys. Gas down 4 cents a gallon.

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-The West Side Story: While other parts of our region command more attention, West Rome quietly goes about growth and restoration on a different level. 
-Cider time again -- but with a hard turn: With apple season here, more of us are heading to Ellijay and Blue Ridge for fruit and cider. There's a new, adult twist on apple cider this year at Mercier Orchards.
-Peaks & Valleys: Statewide honors again, including the chamber's Al Hodge. Third World traffic. Your best career choice.

Gas prices drop slightly
-Local regional prices: Rome's lowest price on Sunday was $3.77 a gallon. At Kmart, it was $3.78 (photo, right). Around the region: $3.64 in Cartersville; $3.73 in Cahoun; and $3.70 in Cedartown. Georgia Gas Prices

 -Statewide average falls four cents a gallon. 

2 inches of rain today due; 47 Wednesday night

-An incoming cold front will bring plenty of rain starting this morning and continuing into the evening. 
-Monday: 80-100% rain chance, high of 80, low of 67.   

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-Please join our guests Monday including:

-Marla Baker on the Sept. 29 drug drop off at the Floyd Corporate Center.

-Dr. Keith Rott on the first Rome Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis set for Dec. 15.

-Britt Madden with a final look at the Northwest Georgia Shorter University Career Expo on Sept. 20.