$2 million Hawthorn expansion paces downtown projects. Jase Robertson ticket details due around noon. Braves' BBQ Sundae missing 'food fight' finale. Busy weekend calendar. Mid 80s; storm chance Sunday: 80%

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Work continues on expanded Hawthorn Suites in downtown Rome. -Three other big projects under way along Broad Street.   Jase Robertson (Duck Dynasty) ticket information due today -The Sept. 14 visit on behalf of Rome Area Youth for Christ already is one of the most discussed events this year.   Rome Braves' BBQ Sundae doesn't make the final four -The Minor League Baseball food fight is down to the last four entries -- or is that entrees? -- including a Gwinnett Braves' sandwich that sounds awful familiar to Rome's sundae. How to vote.   What you need to know about an extremely busy weekend -Farmer's market, performance arts, Streets Alive, handcycling. -Thursday Public Health restaurant inspection scores.   Kids bored already? -Some new links to keep them busy and learning this summer.   Weekend weather: Storm chance rises on Sunday -Friday: 20% rain chance, high of 86, low of 67. -Saturday: 30% rain chance, high of 86, low of 68. -Sunday: 80% chance of storms, high of 83, low of 66.   Latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Friday including: -Scottie Edwards will discuss Saturday's return of the Exchange Club of Rome's First Saturday Sale at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds.  -Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable as Kevin Karel and Andrew Carter join us to add context to the week's past headlines.

Hometown Sports -Rally gives Rome 8-7 win over Hickory; fourth straight W. -Tonight at 7: Hickory at Rome. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.