Thursday, September 4, 2014

10,000-square-foot office/retail site proposed in East Rome. Huge weekend under way (film festival, football, concert). Democrats have busy week ahead. Storms hold off but more rain due today. Job fairs set.

For more on these stories and for tomorrow's Rome news today, please see www.hometownheadlines.com:
 

Ware Mechanical forecast:

  • Flood watch, flash flood warning in Gordon expire as most of the area was spared from heavy rain.
  • A tad cooler going into the weekend with highs mostly in the upper 80s or normal for this time of year. Rain expected throughout the weekend, 40% chance.

Headlines:

  • Free seeks zoning change for 10,000-square-foot office/retail on Turner McCall; East Rome homeowners group opposes. East Rome
  • Busy week-plus ahead for Floyd County Democrats with HQ opening, visiting state candidates. Politics
  • Huge weekend under way in downtown Rome with the international film festival, Shorter Hawks football and First Friday concert. Events.
  • Work continues on new Hardee's in East Rome. Business.
  • State Labor Department to host recruitment drive for federal OJT training program in Rome on Sept. 11. Jobs
  • Public Health restaurant inspection scores from Northwest Georgia. Dining
  • Floyd County Jail reports: 4 a.m., 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Crimewatch

Regular features:

  • We're now posting photos on our Instagram page as well. Follow us at Hometown
  • Northwest Georgia's best source for job leads. Click Career Builder
  • Shorter hosts Paine Lions at Barron Stadium beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Game preview
  • John McClellan's picks for week three: Model moves to 3-0; rough weekend for Rome, Calhoun, Cartersville, Unity
  • Berry Vikings announce 2014 football ticket plans for five home games at Barron Stadium. Several options and packages available. Tickets

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition now on 98.7 FM and 1470 AM

  • 7-9 a.m. weekdays, Click to listen live online
  • Please join our guests today including:
  • Tony Kunczewski, head football coach of the Berry Vikings, on the start of the college's second year of football, this Saturday in Maryville, Tenn.
  • Matt Pearce of the Small Business Development Center on tips for business owners including marketing, pricing and finances.
  • Attorney General Sam Olens on a bizarre public access case in Dawson County.

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