Dazzling day for solar eclipse; what to know. Almost 99 years old, Rome man works nonstop to help others, prepares for sixth mission trip to Africa. More celebs at Rome City Brewing; food court grand opening is Saturday. John McClellan's picks for Friday's high schools games.

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Eclipse Day: What you need to know plus updates throughout the event. Plus: Please share your pictures. Eclipse

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: A totally great forecast for the nearly total eclipse of the sun this afternoon. Sunny, mid 90s. Weather

Almost 99 years old, Rome's Vance Luke maintains a rigorous volunteer schedule as well as mission work, including his sixth trip to Africa this fall. Vance

Buzz: Who's who at the 'Brew as more stars drop in at Rome City Brewing. Grand opening for food court is Saturday. Chiaha art grants available.  Buzz 

Qualifying for Rome commission, school board under way. At least seven are running for school board seats; four for city commission. Politics

Obituaries: Mrs. Mary Joyce Kerce. 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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John McClellan's high school picks: Solid wins by Rome, Cartersville (TV), Darlington; Calhoun to fall to Dalton.  McClellan

 

Polls: Rome, Cartersville holding the top spots; Darlington rises to no. 6; Pepperell, Calhoun each drop one spot; Rockmart knocked out.  Polls

 

Falcons fall 17-13 to Pittsburgh in preseason game no. 2.

Rome Braves play 16 innings, hang on for 11-6 win over Columbia

 

1:05 p.m. game today for the Rome Braves and then home for back-to-back series.

 

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7:40 a.m. Kevin Cowling of Rome Floyd Parks and Rec on a new program helping those in the community who would like their children to play sports but don't have the funds to do it.

 

8:10 a.m. Elaine Abercrombie of Greene's Jewelers on the Fourth Annual Freddie Giles ALS Ice Bucket Challenge set for Sunday, Aug. 27, at First Baptist Church in Lindale.

 

8:40 a.m. County Commission Vice Chair Scotty Hancock on the 2017 SPLOST package: What's included and what's next.