Jet cleared for landing at new home of Armuchee restaurant. State say no sales tax holiday; Whistle Britches says wanna bet? 20th coach/sports administrator out at Shorter. Heat index to hit 103 again today.

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

Business: A key piece of Sam's Burger-Deli/Schroeder's in Armuchee takes flight. In East Rome, a leveled landmark. Business

Business: Whistle Britches staging its own tax-free holiday after state dumps popular back-to-school concept (while neighboring states didn't). Taxing 

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: No relief as heat index to soar to 103 today. Smog alert for Bartow, metro Atlanta. Weather

Highly decorated Shorter track and field director Scott Byrd out; no. 20 sports coach or administrator to leave since March 2015 and sixth since late April. Shorter

Overview of Georgia Milestones Assessment scores; links to local summaries. Education

Georgia Health News: State schools would be vulnerable to Medicaid cuts, survey says. Health

Buzz: Berry's Timberlake offers free lecture on eclipse viewing Aug. 15. Georgia Northwestern offering classes in Dade County this fall. Buzz

Remembering Mr. Marc Damien Chapman, Mr. Kelley Hiram Everett, Mrs. Melba Jean Rampley Franklin, Mr. Walter Fletcher 'Dubble' Williams. 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 win game one 3-1 on Thursday.

 

20th coach/administrator out at Shorter.

 

Berry welcomes track members; honors for golfers.

 

Coosa High volleyball gets big game.

 

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 8:10 a.m. Hannah Eddins, a recent graduate from Unity Christian School, was the captain of the women's soccer team that won two consecutive state championships. She recently was named Most Positive Female Athlete in the State of Georgia, and was presented the award at a ceremony on June 6 by former Georgia Bulldog and NFL Pro Bowler, Hines Ward. We'll talk about her honor and about playing soccer for Berry College this fall.

 

8:40 a.m. Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Round Table.