Hometown Mobile: 'Ichiban steaks & sushi 'definitely' due next month. May's jobless rate jumps in Floyd, across NW Georgia. More on massive Kroger in Cartersville. Regional Public Health restaurant scores. 20%-30% chance of rain, storms today, high in upper 80s

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-20% to 30% chance of rain/thunderstorms today, growing to 60% Friday and then 50% on Saturday. Highs in the upper 80s, low of 70.

Headlines:

Ichiban opening still a question mark but it will 'definitely' be in July. Restaurants
May jobless rate jumps across Northwest Georgia as 11,625 looked for work. Employment
Floyd County Schools: Reading, English language arts, math scores highlight results. CRCT
Supersized Kroger to anchor new regional shopping center on Main Street in Cartersville. Kroger
Later this morning: Updates from Greater Rome Chamber's media briefing. "We will announce a prominent keynote speaker who will be coming to Rome in September. This person's presence in Rome will provide a tremendous opportunity for our community."
July 1: Hixson Flight Museum brings preview to Russell Airport. Sept. 13: Quota International's annual fashion show. Updates
Keith Mickler column: Keeping corn earworm out of sweet corn. Column
Regional Public Health restaurant scores. Scores range from low 70s to several perfect 100s. Dining
Floyd County Jail reports: 4 a.m., 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Crimewatch

Regular features:

Our guide to Independence Day weekend sponsored by Sweet Frog. Guide
Northwest Georgia's best source for job leads. Click Career Builder
It's not to late to join dozens of summer camps under way in our area. Summer Camp
June is a huge month for Vacation Bible School. Bible School

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

Rome Braves take two from Augusta Wednesday: A furious seventh inning gives Braves first win of the day. Rome shut out Augusta in game two, 4-0.
Today: Braves in Augusta. Next home game: July 1.
Home game photos by Mills Fitzner. Gallery
LakePoint offers 23-foot TV to view today's USA v. Germany World Cup game.
Georgia Fire vs. Columbus Friday at 7:30 at The Forum. Georgia Fire
Shorter Hawks hold free tryout Friday at Ben Brady Field.
Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter (updated football information), Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

7-9 a.m. weekdays, Click to listen live online
Please join our guests including:
Floyd Chaplain Jack Foley on his Treasured Tyrtles Project, a trip around the state to build awareness of cerebral palsy.
U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson on the latest from Washington.
Mary Hardin Thornton of Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful on the recent North Rome block party and upcoming events.

Thursday, June 26, 2014