Friday, April 10, 2015

At 5:45 a.m., storms moving into Northwest Georgia. Investigation into Floyd Schools starts with one retirement, four resignations. Suspect charged in shooting that killed one, injured three. Latest business updates. Rome Braves fall in season opener. Expa

Tomorrow's Rome news today from www.hometownheadlines.com
 

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At 5:45 a.m., storms moving into Northwest Georgia. Continuing coverage on our website.

Headlines:

  • Investigation just beginning into tangled 'questionable purchasing practices' by Floyd County Schools employees. Administrator retires; four others resign. Floyd County Police investigating. Schools
  • Suspect arrested in shooting Tuesday that left one man dead and three others wounded. Investigation
  • Today's Buzz: Greater Community Bank extends hours. Senior Inforum returns April 29. A 'Slice' of NW Georgia -- in Oklahoma magazine. Buzz
  • Georgia Health News: Teenage suicide getting new priority in Georgia; Dempsey authors bill now before governor. GHN
  • Downtown Cartersville honored by travel group for success of annual downtown Bluegrass and Folk Festival. DDA
  • Rome Police Department honor for DUI enforcement in 2014 by state, MADD. RPD
  • Reminder: 2015 Chieftains Herb & Plant sale set for Saturday, Sunday at Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. Weekend
  • Across the Coosa Valley: Ducks Unlimited earns national honors. Lyerly store sells $1 million winning ticket. Coosa Valley
  • Obituaries:  Remembering Robert E. Peveler; services set for Sunday. Funerals
  • Public health restaurant inspections scores for Northwest Georgia.  Dining.
  • Floyd County Jail reports brought to you by Midian Roofing. CrimeWatch

Advertising:

  • Hardy Realty's open house showcase for Sunday: Thirteen homes in Rome and Adairsville. Hardy

Regular features:

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

  • Rome Braves fall 4-3 to Asheville. Rematch tonight at 7 at State Mutual Stadium.
  • Mills Fitzner's photos from the 2015 season. Gallery
  • Model High to host Falcons Moms Football Safety Clinic on April 16; free (moms only) but you must register.
  • Latest high school updates.
  • Model High to host Falcons Moms Football Safety Clinic on April 16; free (moms only) but you must register. Clinic
  • Northwest Georgia Tip-Off Club honors Darlington basketball players, coach. Tigers
  • Local college sports updates.
  • Citing 'a combination of illness and injuries - not to mention the absence of those who are playing a spring sport,' the Shorter Hawks football team will not hold the traditional scrimmage Barron Stadium on Saturday and instead will  have 'an abbreviated session starting at 8 a.m. at Ben Brady Field.'
  • Atlanta Braves home opener tonight vs. the Mets.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA (98.7 FM or 1470 AM). Our guests include:

  • At 7:40 a.m.: Beth Smith from Darlington on the 2015 edition of Tri for the Kids Youth Triathlon
  • At 8:10 a.m.: Heather Shores from Chieftains Museum on the 2015 Herb and Plant Sale this weekend at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds.
  • At 8:40 a.m.: Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable.

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