Hometown Mobile: Rockmart boom: New AT&T store, Chick-fil-A and Martin's all building at same intersection. T-mobile now open in Rome. GNTC and Roper partner on apprentice program. Floyd Schools' open house dates. Weekend buzz. Rain chances return tonight. Sports and more.

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Rockmart business boom: New AT&T Wireless, Chick-fil-A and Martin's Restaurant all rising quickly at busy intersection. Business

Buzz: T-mobile now open on Turner McCall Blvd. Bank of the Ozarks has record second quarter earnings. Electronics recycling this Saturday. Buzz

Education: GNTC and Roper Corporation partner for new apprenticeship program. Darlington teacher awarded grant from alum nomination. Education

Weekend: The Great Valley Expo returns for 10th year at Lowrey Farms. Berry Farmer's Market returns Saturday, plus electronics recycling. Calendar

Education: Floyd County Schools announces orientation and open house schedules for upcoming school year. Education

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Heat index expected to reach 98 today. Rain chances increasing tonight through weekend. Forecast

Remembering Elizabeth DeGroen Cook, Betty Johnson Darden, Curtis Truman Hall and Thomas Walter Jones, Jr. 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' Bryse Wilson named SAL Pitcher of the Week.

Rome Braves fall in series opener at Lakewood, 6-1. Game 2 tonight at 7 p.m.

Latest updates on high school and college sports.

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Thursday, July 13, 2017