Wild weather: High of 71 today, sleet possible Thursday afternoon. Why Bartow's latest theme park concept should work. Business and jobs updates. Obituaries. Dining: 'U' for Mexican restaurant.

Continuing news and weather coverage at  www.hometownheadlines.com:

 

Ware Mechanical forecast

-The start of two bizarre days of weather: High of 71 today with a 30 percent chance of rain. By Thursday afternoon, we could be dealing with sleet and freezing rain.

Headlines:

• Bartow has heard plans for other parks (Mythfaire, Six Flags) but that was before LakePoint. Why Avatron should be different. Avatron
• Mac McKnight named commercial banking president for Citizens First; Lynn Whatley honored as a top financial consultant. Business
• April 2: Northwest Georgia Regional Career Expo to feature up to 80 employers. Expo
• Brothers sentenced over Chattooga County-based meth trafficking operation. Courts
• Berry eagles' 'chat' set for 1-1:30 p.m. Thursday. Master Gardeners pruning workshop reset. Rome commission's retreat is March 30. Briefs
• Smile Report: Big win for Pack 113 at this year's Pinewood Derby. Derby
• Georgia Health News: Program for pregnancy can prove to be a lifesaver. GHN
• Obituaries: Services today for Harry Allen of Silver Creek. Also: Vonnie Ingram, Gayolyn Neal, Gladys Townley. Funerals
• Public health restaurant inspections scores for Northwest Georgia. 61 for Rome Mexican restaurant. Dining.
• Floyd County Jail reports brought to you by Midian Roofing. CrimeWatch.

Regular features:

• Northwest Georgia traffic conditions via Google Maps or Waze.
• Today's business headlines from  Georgia Trend
• Northwest Georgia's best source for job leads. Click Career Builder

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report  (click)

• Shorter Hawks fall 77-76 to Union in GSC opener at home. Shorter Lady Hawks get big 82-78 win over West Florida in women's conference opener.
• Registration begins for the 2015 season of Braves Miracle Field of Rome
• Atlanta Braves begin spring training season today vs. Mets at Disney.
• Rome Braves' pick-a-seat event is Thursday. 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA 98,7 FM

• Please join our guests including:
• At 7:40 a.m.: Matt Green, Shorter's senior associate athletic director/compliance, on the latest from the Hawks' sports programs.
• At 8:40 a.m.: Steve Taylor, Bartow County's sole commissioner, on the latest big project for Emerson -- and the county