Fund started for uninsured family of young near-drowning victim fighting for her life. Martin's restaurant bringing biscuits, chili dogs to Rockmart. Steeplechase won't return in 2018. Ticks, mosquitoes plentiful this summer.

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

Fund started for uninsured family as 4-year-old Lucia Margaret Johnson fights for life after near-drowning Saturday evening. How to help

Martin's restaurant joining rush to Rockmart with shop planned next to El Nopal. Martin's

Steeplechase won't be back in 2018, ending 52-year run assisting charities. Steeplechase

Mild winter, wet spring giving way to 'explosion' in local tick and mosquito population; how to protect yourself. Part two

Buzz: Rome Board of Education meets tonight. Honors for state Rep. Christian Coomer. Buzz 

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Upper 80s all week with rain expected as well.  Weather 

Remembering Billy Gene Jackson, Mrs. Shirley Mae Owens Waits. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining

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

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

Rome Braves still in playoff hunt as final six games in the first half begin tonight at State Mutual Stadium.

 

Updates on Braves vs. Asheville.

 

Local camp updates.

 

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8:10 a.m. Brian Robinson of Robinson Republican on the Sixth Congressional District race -- and maybe his pick to win it tonight.

 

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State business headlines: Georgia Trend

Health headlines: Georgia Health News

Northwest Georgia jobs: Career Builder