Ballenger's gives way to an up-and-running... Dollar General. More meal-to-go options for busy families. Ledbetters growing again. Not quite as hot but just as miserable today.

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Wait. What? Ballenger's replaced by now-open Dollar General in suburban Gore. Ballenger's

As a busy back-to-school season begins, here are additional options for family meals-to-go, including Rome's original, Two Can Do, to Doug's Downtown Deli as well as area stores and restaurants. Dinner

Buzz: Ledbetters begin work on retail center in Panama City. Tomato Festival returns to downtown Cartersville Saturday. Buzz

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Not quite as sizzling today following another day with a triple-digit heat index. Weather

Remembering Mrs. Shirley Ann Stroud Chisolm. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores return Tuesday. 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 lit up by Delmarva: 19 hits, 8 runs and a shut out of the Braves.

 

Rematch tonight at 7, Tuesday at 1 p.m.

 

Latest high school football notes.

 

Posted: Each school's opening game date and opponent.

 

Atlanta Falcons practice schedule.

 

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Please join our guests Monday including:

7:40 a.m. Todd K. Timberlake, Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Berry College, on an Aug. 15 lecture he's offering on the upcoming total eclipse.

 

8:10 a.m. Tina Bartleson of the Exchange Club Family Resource Center on what the Tillman Clocktower 5K & 2 Mile Health Walk set for Aug. 19 means to the center and its clients.