Football is back and so are Friday nigh traditions. John McClellan: Rome, Cartersville start season in first place; this week's picks. Panera delivery on the way in Rome, Cartersville. Half inch of rain on the way.

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High school football is back and so are all of the fan traditions at Rome, Cartersville, Model and Pepperell. Traditions

Coming soon: Delivery from Panera in Rome, Cartersville. And checkout the perks for the drivers. Plus: Smoother drive on Ga. 293 (or whatever you call it).Buzz

Eclipse countdown: Berry presentation on eclipse is Tuesday night. Rome Braves' road game has a twilight feel to it on the day of the eclipse. Solar

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: We're tracking a half-inch of rain today through midday Tuesday. Weather 

Obituaries: Jeanine V. Meyers. 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: Rome, Cartersville open season atop polls; also ranked: Pepperell, Darlington, Calhoun, Rockmart. Plus: Who wins Friday. McClellan

 

High school football is back and so are all of the fan traditions at Rome, Cartersville, Model and Pepperell. Fans

 

Latest football updates: Honors for Rome's Anderson, Cartersville's Lawrence.

 

Six high school volleyball teams ranked this week.

 

The Rome Braves fall 2-1 to the Drive; off today before starting a three-game home stand Tuesday.

 

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Please join our guests Monday including:

7:40 a.m. Dr. Raj Miniyar on the new international food court below his new lofts in the Cotton Block of Broad Street.

 

8:40 a.m. Amanda Carter, executive director of Rome's Downtown Development Authority, on the surge in restaurants and lofts. Joining her will be Megan Treglown, the new marketing and events coordinator.