2016 already a blockbuster year in growth. J.R. Cricket's due by Thursday? Latest buzz. Cold day, night ahead; flood updates. Falcons lose finale to Saints. Obituaries.

Today's first news from www.hometownheadlines.com

 

Ware Mechanical weather:

• Chilly day ahead with high of 42, low of 23.
• Flood Warning continues for Armuchee Creek and Coosa River at Mayo Lock & Dam and at Plant Hammond.

Today's headlines:

• Buckle up: 2016 already looks like a record-setter with tennis center, LakePoint, Avatron, Kroger Marketplace, hotels and industrial surge. 2016
• Buzz: J.R. Cricket's opening Thursday? Neslin named interim administrator at St. Mary's Church. Garmon joins Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. Buzz
• Agenda: Busy week ahead with the premiere of the new Coosa High and the Polar Bear Paddle -- and plunge. Agenda.
• Gas prices down a little as we start 2016; cheapest prices: $1.66 in Centre. Gas
• Obituaries: Remembering Jack Junior Clonts. Services
• Latest Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Resumes Tuesday. Dining
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. 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

• Falcons end yo-yo season with 20-17 loss to the Saints.
• What's ahead with local high schools.
• What's ahead with local colleges.
• Jan. 11 national championship: Alabama vs. Clemson. Norman Arey's pick: Alabama by 7.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 98.7 FM.
-We resume live shows on Tuesday with our guests including:

• At 7:40 a.m.: Layla Shipman of the Floyd County Republican Party on the countdown to the SEC Primary on March 1.
• At 8:10 a.m.: Kevin Ellis on the Three Rivers Invitational Bull Riding event at The Forum Friday and Saturday nights.
• At 8:40 a.m. Wendy Davis of the Floyd County Democratic Party on the countdown to the SEC Primary on March 1.