Strong storms possible today as rain continues. Main threats will be heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds and small hail. Almost 1-inch of rain so far. Relay for Life exceeds goal. Rome Braves get another win. Today's jail reports.

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Rain continues with Strong Storms possible -Outlook: Scattered to isolated thunderstorms are likely today and tonight. With decent instability and marginal shear, there is a chance for some strong storms. The main threats will be occasional to frequent lightning and heavy rain. Gusty winds and small hail will also be possible. Weather updates all weekend on Hometown. -Sunday: 100% chance of storms, high of 70, low of 54. -Monday: 30% rain chance, high of 78, low of 54. -Tuesday: Sunny, high of 83, low of 55 with 20% rain chance.   Sunday's headlines: -Relay for Life exceeds goal and is closing in on $100,000. -The 49th Annual Cedar Valley Arts Festival at Peek Park in Cedartown continues today from noon-5 p.m. -Atlanta Braves' catcher Brian McCann assisted the Rome Braves in a win, 2-1, over Greenboro last night. He is expected to play in Rome on Wednesday.   Friday's Public Health Restaurant inspection scores.    Latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Monday including: -Bob Barr, who's running for the 11th Congressional District seat Phil Gingrey is leaving as he runs for U.S. Senate. -AJC Political Insider Jim Galloway on all the dominoes falling with veteran lawmakers announcing bids for new positions. Rome Braves   -Rome tops Greensboro, 2-1, on Saturday. -Today: Rome at Greensboro, 4 p.m. -Braves plan May 1 pregame tribute to fan and colleague Dave Hall. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos. Click