Take a peek inside Miniyar's food court -- and Barnsley's additions. No changes for Smartypants for now. Nearly full slate of high school football scrimmages tonight. Another day of weird weather possible.

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

Business: Your Aug. 21 (eclipse day) just got busier as Miniyar's food court is scheduled to open. Smartypants: No building sale so we're staying put for now.  Auction update.A peek at Barnsley's additions. Business 

With the deadline set for 10 tonight, here are the current leaders in the 2017 Harbin Hero Challenge. Each top five finalist earns $500 from Harbin with a chance to add $1,000. Harbin Hero Challenge

Buzz: Berry Dean Jacqueline McDowell appointed to Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Final OK to begin water line to Everett Springs. Honors for two 4-H'ers. Wellness Center celebration. RIFF 101 set. Buzz 

Georgia Health News: Premiums to edge up for state workers, teachers; options unchanged. Health

Obituaries: Mrs. Cora Lee Johnson, Mr. Edwin Allen Sitten. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. 55/U for Cedartown restaurant.  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 face Greenville Drive in a double-dip beginning this evening at 5:30 on the road.

 

Atlanta Falcons open preseason in Miami.

 

It's scrimmage Friday for area high schools. Pretty full slate of games this evening.

 

Georgia High School Football Daily.

 

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

7:40 a.m. Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle on his bid for the Republican nomination to be Georgia's next governor.

 

8:40 a.m. Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable.

And today on Talk of the Town, noon-1 p.m., on WRGA:

 

Mary Hardin Thornton substitutes for Nelle Reagan. Her guests include

12:05 p.m. Ben Winkelman from the ECO Center.

12:35 p.m. Ginny Word.