New players emerge in Rome News financial struggles. Rome Braves get huge playoff win. Film festival opens tonight. Latest restaurant scores. High of 92.

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More changes for the Rome News:
-N.W. Georgia Capital 'sells' campus to NPC Property Leasing (as in News Publishing Co.) Plus: Closer look at some of the changes.

Rome Braves get huge first win in SAL Southern Division showdown with Asheville, 5-3. Series moves to Asheville Friday night -- and Saturday if needed (best of three).

Today's Buzz:
-A 'Mellow' way to help hungry kids.
-Notice of letter of intent moves new Polk Medical Center a step closer.

Weekly Public Health restaurant inspection scores:
-The highs and lows from across Northwest Georgia for the past seven days. Lowest score of the week: 75.

Soggy, cooler Saturday in the forecast
-Thursday: 30% rain chance, high of 92, low of 70.
-Friday: 30% rain chance, high of 92, low of 70.
-Saturday: 60% rain chance, high of 85, low of 61.

Floyd County Jail reports.

Hometown Careers, a special page for premium employment ads, premieres: Look who's hiring.

 

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