Storm knocks down framing for Rockmart's Chick-fil-A. 45-mph gusts help knock out power to 11,000 in NW Georgia. More dining updates.

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Dining: 'Sad setback' at Rockmart Chick-fil-A as storm topples wall framing. Props for pops? Just a few specials for dad. Smart restaurants and smartphones. Dining

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Aftermath from Thursday's storms. Weekend: Highs near 90 with more rain on the way. Weather

Buzz: Japan-America Society of Georgia tours Suzuki campus. Hufstetler appointed chair Senate Special Tax Exemption Study Committee. ARF fundraiser is June 24. Buzz

Georgia Health News: State agency to monitor Blue Cross rule on emergency room policy. Health

Your quick guide to the summer of 2017, from Independence Day to summer camps to Vacation Bible School. Summer 2017

Remembering Geneva Floyd Beck, Ms. Karen Faith Sparks. 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

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Rome Braves host first-place Greenville Drive in a battle for a playoff spot.

 

Rome-Augusta series updates.

 

Unity grad Hannah Eddins, bound for Berry, named 'most positive' female athlete in Georgia.

 

Latest local sports camp updates.

 

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7:40 a.m. Joe Cook sets up Paddle Georgia which starts Saturday and ends in Rome on June 23.

 

8:40 a.m. Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable.