The latest on what we can expect from Irma: High winds, 4 inches of rain, power outages. Schools closed; updated list others. Also: John McClellan's high school predictions. Falcons open season with a win.

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 Ware Mechanical Weather Alert: Irma's true impact due in Northwest Georgia throughout the day. Tropical storm warnings, flood watch continue. Latest updates at Weather

 

What's closed: All local schools, colleges. New: Medical, churches, rec sports, meetings. Closed

Resources to use as the storm threat grows for Northwest Georgia. Resources 

Rome City Commission profiles, Q&As delayed. They'll post later in the week.

Obituaries: Mr. Perry Lee Middlebrooks. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores return Thursday. State offices are closed today and Tuesday. Dining

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

 

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report:   

John McClellan's high school picks: Pepperell, Darlington rebound; Unity, Calhoun, Rockmart to get big wins. McClellan

 

Rome, Cartersville remain atop high school rankings. AP: Georgia rises to no. 13; Oklahoma new no. 2. Football

 

Falcons get 23-17 win over the Bears.

 

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7:40 a.m. Carey Smith of the Rome Symphony Orchestra on what's ahead for the south's oldest orchestra this fall.

 

8:10 a.m. Tim Herrington, director of Floyd County Emergency Management, on what we can expect today.

 

8:40 a.m. Updates on Irma and Northwest Georgia.