Jimmy John's opening pushed back to Sept. 23. Replica of historic flag to rise over Jackson Hill today. Cool morning to be followed by low 80s. Cancer Navigators' director leaving for newspaper job

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Ware Mechanical forecast:

Following a morning low of 62, look for a high of 83 as we get a reprieve from the late summer heat. Rain chance is listed ta 20 percent but we could see more than that before sunset.

Headlines:

• Jimmy Johns opening pushed back to Sept. 23. Opening
• Cancer Navigators' Atkins named publisher of Gainesville, Ga., newspaper. Atkins
• Massive replica of the flag that inspired the Star-Spangled Banner to rise on Jackson Hill at 2 this afternoon. The ceremony is set at the Rome Senior Center. Flag
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Northwest Georgia.  Dining
• Floyd County Jail reports: 4 a.m., 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Crimewatch

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