5 restaurants joining 'mega' Kroger in Cartersville. Old Wendy's gone; Kauffman construction next. 'Sweet' summer ahead with store openings. Drier day today.

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Today's weather:

• A bit cooler today; low 70s back by Tuesday. Weather

Today's headlines:

• Main Street Marketplace: 'Mega' Kroger rising quickly in Cartersville; to be joined by five restaurants, other retailers. Business.
• Buzz: Not a retread; Kauffman levels Wendy's for new tire store. 'Sweet' summer ahead with Creamery, smoothies, pretzels. Gas up another nickel. Buzz
• Agenda: Rome to hear 'State of the City' tonight. Busy weekend ahead. Agenda
• Remembering Dr. Billy Don Burk. Obituaries
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores return 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

• NCAA's final four set for next weekend.
• Countdown to baseball's opening day(s): Atlanta Braves (4/4); Rome Braves (4/7).
• High school updates: Baseball scores.
• Complete list of 2016 High School football schedules. Football

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 98.7 FM (streaming)
-Join us today from 7-9 a.m. Our guests:

• At 7:40 a.m.: Andy Harris, President of Coosa Valley Credit Union on merger with Northwest Georgia Credit Union.
• At 8:10 a.m.: Reba Barnes, Light the Lake at Darlington
• At 8:40 a.m.: Louise Branham, Child Abuse Prevention Month