El Tapatio closes, J.R. Crickets opening today, M&J's returning in February? Rome First teaming up with food trucks. Chlorine leak cleared at Southeastern Mills. Up to half-inch of rain today, chilly temps return Sunday. Weekend and sports updates.

Today's first news from www.hometownheadlines.com and www.bartowheadlines.com:

 

Ware Mechanical weather:

• About a half inch of rain possible today. Chilly temps return Sunday. Weather

Today's headlines:

• Dining: El Tapatio closed near East Rome Walmart. J.R. Crickets opening today. M & J Home Cooking returning Feb. 1? Dining
• Rome First United Methodist opening its parking lot to food trucks; Speakcheesy open for service tomorrow. Rome First
• Chlorine leak reported at Southeastern Mills: "All Clear" from Rome Fire Battalion Chief. Leak
• Georgia voters can sign-up now for identity protection services courtesy of Secretary of State's office. Enrollment
• What's ahead across Northwest Georgia: Rome First School open house, Humane Society meeting, Applications for Habitat's Brush of Kindness, Berry student exhibits in Calhoun. Region
• Weekend: 3* places you need to be -- indoors, outdoors, dining. Weekend
• Georgia Health News: Georgia exchange getting healthy number of young adults. GHN
• Obituaries: Remembering Doris Viola Gross and Shelia Sharpe Mansfield. Funerals
• Latest Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. CrimeWatch

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• Hardy Realty's open house gallery for Sunday: Three homes in Rome/Floyd County. 

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

• Jacksonville State vs. N. Dakota for FCS football title today; where to watch locally.
• What's ahead with local high schools.
• What's ahead with local colleges. Berry men and women fall to BSU; Shorter plays today.
• Monday's national championship: Alabama vs. Clemson. Norman Arey's pick: Alabama by 7.
• NFL: Playoffs begin this weekend

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 98.7 FM.
-Please join us from 7-9 on Monday with our guests:

• At 8:10 a.m.: Pepperell High Principal Phil Ray on why Alabama will win tonight's national championship.
• At 8:40 a.m.: John Uldrick on why Clemson will win tonight's national championship.