Potential new developments in Rome High principal's post. Confluence opens with innovative pitch. 'K-Man' throwing first pitch tonight at Rome Braves' home opener. Holy Week updates.

This morning's headlines -- always first, fast, factual and free online -- with updates continuing all day from Hometown Headlines

Not so fast on new principal for Rome High? That's the message from Tift County late Wednesday. Plus additional updates on the new football league, more response from DeMarcus Daniel, today's radio interviews.  RHS

Fire destroys Gordon County Animal Shelter. Most of the animals rescued but two cats perish. State Fire Marshal to investigate. Fire

Business: Confluence opens with two days packed with ideas, innovation. Listen to a preview of guest and Rome native Lee Hanson's afternoon session. Confluence

Home opener for the Rome Braves tonight; first game at State Mutual since winning the championship title. What to know. Rome Braves 

Georgia Health News: Three of four Northwest Georgia hospitals earn As in latest patient safety ratings; statewide, the numbers slip.  Health

Whether Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday, the Easter story continues in Northwest Georgia. Holy Week 

Buzz: Renew Our Rivers targets Armuchee Creek April 21. Honors for Bartow nurse, Berry students. Mother's Day card helps Hospitality House. Tips for local growers. Buzz 

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Low to mid 80s through Easter Sunday with a slight chance of rain. Weather

Remembering Mr. Eleanor Creamer, Ms. Shawna Reed Gunn, Mrs. Shirley Foster Kinney, Kimberly Carol Milliken Sterno. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining

Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. Crimewatch

Also today:

Traffic: Georgia DOT, Google Maps or Waze.

State business headlines: Georgia Trend

Northwest Georgia jobs: Career Builder

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

After great road trip, Rome Braves open home season tonight at 7.

 

High school baseball updates.

 

Weekly soccer highlights and photo.

 

Updates from local colleges.

 

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Please join our guests including:

7:40 a.m. Ernie 'The K-Man' Studard on throwing tonight's ceremonial first pitch as the Rome Braves open the home edition of the 2017 season.

8:40 a.m. Gaines Dempsey on the mission of the Boys and Girls Club in light of all the youth football talk.