What to do about surge in young suicides. Parker Systems mobilizes an army to aid first responders in Florida. Hurricanes x 3: Maria the latest threat; Rome Cares packs third truck bound for Florida; gas prices fueled by Harvey's destruction start to ease. Plus: John McClellan's high school predictions.

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An epidemic of suicides by children and teens ages 10 through 19 that continues both here and in Georgia. 90-minute discussion this evening focuses on warning signs, prevention. Preventing young suicides

From Katrina to Irma, Parker Systems has sent its people and a convoy of technology into chaos to restore critical communications for first responders. Parker Systems

Hurricanes x 3: Maria is latest threat as it starts is run through the Caribbean. Irma: Third truck of Rome Cares' relief locked and loaded, heading for Florida. Harvey: Gas price surge tied to storm just starting to ease here. Hurricanes 

Buzz: Night to Shine special needs prom returns Feb. 9. Cartersville office of Greenfield Advisors helps coordinate contract to help Port-au-Prince collect taxes. Buzz

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Middle to upper 80s all this week. Weather

Obituaries: Mr. Henry Turner Swinford. 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's High School picks: Pepperell vs. Coosa, Armuchee vs. Model, Cartersville vs. Cedartown (both 4-0) among big games this weekend. McClellan

 

Even after bye week, Rome (5A), Cartersville (4A) continue in first place. Calhoun rises to no. 5 in 3A.

 

Georgia High School Football Daily.

 

Colleges: Georgia now no. 11.

 

After big Sunday Night Football game, Falcons prepare for Detroit.

 

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

7:40 a.m. Pete McDonald, president of Georgia Northwestern Technical College, on Industrial Career Day on Sept. 21 and what it means to Northwest Georgia high school students.

 

8:40 a.m.: Andy F. Harris, CEO of Coosa Valley Credit Union, on the merger with North Georgia Community Federal Credit Union.