After 30 years, Southern Interiors is closing on Second Avenue. Stemco one of several ribbon cuttings this week. Watch today's heat index: at least 97 degrees.

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Business: Southern Interiors on Second Avenue in Rome is closing after 30 years. Closing

Health: Caring for burned child in Afghanistan and helping him 'have more time to be a kid is something that still makes me thankful,' says new Harbin Clinic Cartersville surgeon. Health

Buzz: Busy week of ribbon cuttings for chamber, local businesses. Floyd Board of Education meeting today. Touring Smithsonian exhibit features 'New Views on Airport.' Buzz

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Heat index could top 97 today; actual high, 90 degrees. Weather

Remembering Mr. Roger Dale Edwards, Barbara Sue Lord Lewis. 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 bulldozed by Power, 11-3; off today.

 

Berry gets some love in first Division III football poll of the season.

 

High school, college notes.

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7:40 a.m. Attorney Chris Jackson on the 2017 edition of the Underground Rome tours, a fund-raiser for his bid to win the Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge. Plus: Possibly a past winner with some family connections.

 

8:40 a.m. Laura Combs on Berry College Student Enterprises' farmers market set for 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.