Latest on international food court, opening Aug. 22: 4 ready, three more planned. Pepperell freshman put new spin on graduation pledge. Five finalists for Harbin Hero Hustle title. State duties for chamber's Al Hodge.

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Business: Miniyar's international food court now targets Aug. 22 opening; will cover $1 parking deck fee. Food court 

Buzz: Pepperell freshmen put a new spin on pledging to graduate on time. Also: Knights of Columbus celebrate 50 years of Labor Day barbecue, serving community on Sept. 4. Buzz

Health: The first round of winners from the Harbin Hero Challenge are Living Proof Recovery, Summit Quest, Rome Floyd YMCA, Floyd County CASA and The Sweet Cocoon. Hustle

Jobs: Georgia DOT hiring 20 people for Northwest Georgia at job fair Aug. 23. Jobs

Business: Al Hodge, Rome Floyd Chamber president, named to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs' Board of Directors. Hodge 

Georgia Supreme Court upholds Polk County man's murder conviction.  Upheld

Health: Floyd County Health Department adds community drop-off site for safe disposal of needles, other sharps. Drop offs

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Dog days return with highs in the low 90s, triple-digit heat index. Weather

Obituaries: Mr. James Hill, Ms. Gloria Kidd. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Second consecutive 'U' for Trion dining spot this morning. Dining

Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. Crimewatch

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report: 

 

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Latest high school football updates.

 

Rome Braves open short home stand tonight vs. Asheville.

 

Falcons next preseason game is Sunday.

 

Soccer sign-ups continue.

 

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8:10 a.m. Logan Boss, Public Information Officer/Risk Communicator for public health, on the new needle drop at the Floyd office.