Big week ahead: Rome Braves' playoffs, film festival, First Friday block party. Rainfall at 1.32" and more likely. John McClellan's high school picks.

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-Huge week ahead for the region, including:
-A closer look at the Rome Braves' rise from the league's worst team to earning a spot in the playoffs.
-Eight years later, the Rome International Film Festival continues to roll.
-First Friday's finale another first: Broad St. block party.

John McClellan's high school picks for this Friday:
-Pepperell vs. Cedartown, Armuchee-Adairsville 1-point games. McClellan

Weather: More rain, more heat on the way:
-Rain watch: Another six-tenths of an inch of rain overnight; 1.32 inches since early Monday.
-Tuesday: 60% rain chance, high 85, low 70.

Latest Floyd County Jail reports.

Rome Braves end regular season with 9-1 win over Lexington. SAL Southern  Division playoff begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday at State Mutual Stadium.

 

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-Please join our guests today including:
-Mike Dunn, general manager of the Rome Braves, on the worst-to-first season and the playoffs beginning Wednesday at State Mutual Stadium.
-Jennifer Robinson and Chris Carey on Sept. 15's Saturday in the Park benefitting the Free Clinic of Rome.
-Wendy Davis of Rome who's attending to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte this week.