More details on those who've left Floyd Schools as probe expands. Business updates. Rain could be with through the weekend. Obituaries. 61 score for Cartersville restaurant. Local sports updates.

Continuing news and weather updates all day on www.hometownheadlines.com

 

Ware Mechanical forecast

-80% rain chance,  high of 76.

Headlines:

• A closer look at the five people who've left the Floyd School system as the investigation into spending practices continues. Floyd
• Business: Four more fields about ready at LakePoint. Cartersville restaurant closes. Profits jump for Bank of the Ozarks. Chamber updates. Business
• Smile Report: Berry's Viking Fusion honored for 'Madrid as text;' The Cabin Log also cited. Smile
• Across the Coosa Valley: 'Rome Grown' market returns. Firearms class in Calhoun. Can-a-thon in Cartersville. Heart & Sole 5K in Cedartown. Coosa Valley.
• East Central teacher Gary Jones names one of 10 finalists for 2016 Georgia Teacher of the Year. School
• Cartersville Medical Center offering tobacco cessation class starting April 27. Cessation
• Georgia Health News: Two Southeast Georgia hospitals are closing obstetrical units. GHN
• Obituaries: Services pending for Doris Jacqueline Miller, 88. Funerals
• Public health restaurant inspections scores for Northwest Georgia. 61 for Cartersville restaurant.  Dining.
• Floyd County Jail reports brought to you by Midian Roofing. CrimeWatch
  

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• Northwest Georgia traffic conditions via Google Maps or Waze.
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Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

• Rome Braves fall 5-2.  Next game tonight at 7 at State Mutual Stadium vs. Savannah.
• Mills Fitzner's photos from the 2015 season. Gallery
• Tyler Murray named head basketball coach at Shorter. Hawks
• Latest high school updates.
• Local college sports updates.
• Atlanta Braves edge Marlins 3-2.  Tonight: At home vs. Marlins.

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

• At 7:40 a.m.: Veteran college basketball ref Doug Shows -- also with Heritage First Investments and Insurance -- on the season that was and possible changes for the coming year.
• At 8:10 a.m.: George Manak of Southeastern Mills on the recent purchase of The Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce brand and what it means to the locally based company.