Another inch of rain due this afternoon, evening. A Floyd County teacher gave up tenure at Rome, now among those laid off. Add ATE Track Bar & Grill to 'must' list.

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Nearly an inch of rain possible mostly late afternoon, evening
-Another round of rain on the way today: We'll see light rain throughout much of the afternoon, turning heavier around 6 tonight and continuing until sunrise Tuesday.
-Monday: 50 to 100% chance of rain, high of 56, low of 46. Inch of rain due.
-Tuesday: 100% chance of rain, high of 57, low of 38.
-Wednesday: Partly sunny, high of 54, low of 34.

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia:

-Close-up on a Floyd schools layoff: Chris Parker gave up tenure at Rome City Schools for a new position at Coosa Middle. His time with Floyd County Schools ends after May as he is one of 119 people laid off as part of a $10 million budget shortfall. 
-Add ATE Track Bar + Grill to you must-try list.
-Steak 'n Shake, Bojangles just about open in Cartersville.

Georgia gas prices surge another 13 cents; up 45 cents a gallon in a month. AAA South
-See our check of the lowest prices in Northwest Georgia.

 

College sports updates.

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Latest jail reports. 

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 1470 AM, 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests Monday including:

-The AJC's Political Insider Jim Galloway joins us to assess the budding Senate race.

-Amy Weaver of Hospitality House as we take a closer look at domestic violence such as the murder-suicide this past week involving former spouses.