60% rain chance today, 20% this weekend as Andrea moves on. Courtyard by Marriott to start by Thanksgiving. Huge weekend: Finster Fest, rock fest, BBQ, arts show. Dining updates.

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Weather

-Northwest Georgia to miss most of Tropical Storm Andrea's winds, rain. 60% rain chance; 0.15 of an inch due.

-Weekend forecast:  Mid 80s with lows in the mid 60s; 20% rain chance Saturday, Sunday.

 

Business

-Courtyard by Marriott construction won't start until close to Thanksgiving. Look for 11-month build-out; 10 months if there are no issues.

 

Politics

-Isakson, Chambliss demand answers in Atlanta VA clinic deaths probe.

 

Crime

-Suspect held, another sought in Rome murder, according to WRGA.

-Toddlers abandoned following 100-mph chase through Bartow, Gordon counties, reports Bartow sheriff's office.

 

Dining

-Upstairs patio christened at 333 on Broad.

-Welcome to ... D'Oh's! The burrito campaign that failed.

-Subway offers six-inch sub, drink for $4.

-Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Floyd, Bartow counties.

 

Weekend guide

-What to do? A 90-mile yard sale, barbecue competition in Euharlee, minor league baseball playoff showdown, First Friday free concert, Shakespeare time two, celebrating Finster folk art, on the rocks at Tellus and plenty of arts in Cave Spring.

 

Latest jail reports.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 

7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests Friday including:

-State Sen. Barry Loudermilk and his comments about the federal government monitoring private phone conversations.

-Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable as News Director Kevin Karel and Laura-Jane Hatcher join us to put the week's local headlines into perspective.

 

Hometown Sports

-Asheville explodes, wins 17-7 over Rome in finale.

-Tonight-Sunday: Four games vs. first-place Savannah at State Mutual Stadium. First pitch: 7 p.m.

-See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.  Click