Thursday, August 31, 2017

More rain, possible storms, today from Harvey's remnants. Rome Cares opens Friday to help victims. Gas prices going up. La Conquista moving to WOW location. Norman's No-Nos: College football's locks to lose this weekend. Labor Day events.

Today's first, fast, factual, fair and free headlines -- with updates all day from Hometown Headlines

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Another day of rain as we track the remnants of Hurricane Harvey. Weather

Gas prices jump 12 to 18 cents per gallon locally since Monday morning. More on the way? Gas 

Rome Cares donation center opens Friday; what to bring. Also: checks and online donations accepted. Plus: Additional ways to help. Rome Cares

Dining: La Conquista Mexican Grill moving to former WOW spot; decision follows opening of food court location. Dining

Michelle Picon appointed chair of the Heart of the Community Foundation Board of Governors for 2017-2018. Picon

Buzz: Berry's theatre at Blackstone Hall ready; first show Sept. 28. Last day to vote in Bartow's People's Choice Awards.  Dr. Afu Abdul joins Harbin Clinic

Nephrology Calhoun and Cartersville. Superhero selfies to power Harbin Hero Hustle. Buzz 

Events: Labor Day barbecue, farewell to baseball, the start of college football and the 'Spelling Bee' and a free movie Saturday night. Weekend

Obituaries: Ms. Emma Victoria Crain, Mrs. Sandy Joan Kovach, Baby Carter Turner. 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: 
 
 
Norman's No-Nos: Could be some surprises during opening weekend. No-Nos
 
Rome Braves' final road game tonight; home for final four starting Friday.
 
High school: Latest football video; more updates.
 
Falcons close preseason tonight.
 
Local college notes.
 

RADIO: Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m. weekdays, WRGA 98.7 FM

7:40 a.m. Members of the Rome Cares team on updates as monetary donations begin arriving and the donation center opens Friday at North Broad Street.
 
8:10 a.m.  Norman Arey retired? No-no. The sports essayist from the Tween the Rivers Historic District joins us to highlight the first full weekend of college football. Hear Norman's locks to lose this weekend.
 
Talk of the Town, noon-1 p.m. on WRGA
 
The Storytellers drop by with 60 minutes of tales and we're not quite sure what else.
 

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