Tornadoes, floods, fire keeping local Red Cross chapter swirling this year. Gas prices down 4 cents; still up 7 cents vs. year ago. Mid to upper 80s this week. Summer camp/bible school season is here.

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. Click Buzz -Tornadoes, floods, fires keep local chapter of the Red Cross extra busy this year. Group seeks your help both financially and by volunteering your time.  -Retail Watch: Catherine's closing; new outlets almost here; Players' ribbon-cutting on Broad. Georgia gas prices down 4 cents a gallon but still higher than a year ago, according to AAA South. -A county-by-county look at Murphy Oil (Walmart) prices on this Monday morning, courtesy of Georgia Gas Prices: -Rome: $3.39 at Murphy Oil (Walmart)   Weather: -Less than 0.20 of an inch of rain overnight, 30% chance of more today. -Forecast: Highs in the mid to upper 80s, lows in the 60s.   Lots of camps, Vacation Bible School sessions under way starting today.   Latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition  7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Monday including: -Rome Mayor Evie McNiece on the latest city updates including West Third and downtown. -Glenn Getchell, headmaster of Unity Christian School, on plans to further enhance the main campus.  -Plus join us for an extra hour today as we fill in for Nelle Reagan from 9 until 10 a.m. Today's guests on Talk of the Town: -Representatives from Rome Little Theatre. -Julia Kimple from Mercy Senior Care on 'A Day for Grands.'

Hometown Sports -Rome takes finale with Hickory, 3-1. -Braves off Monday; double-header Tuesday in Asheville. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.  Click