Rome High seeks bids on new football practice field (outdoor; current site to be developed thanks to ELOST). Low turnout for campaign sign recycling so far. Busy Veterans Day weekend. Football kickoff forecast: 45 degrees. Plus: Basketball updates.

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What we hear: First-and-goal for Rome High's new football practice field (that was fast). Low turnout for campaign sign recycling. Ribbon-cutting set for Balta plant, a great reuse of Florida Tile in Shannon. Grim numbers from our Georgia waterways. What we hear

Veterans Day celebration today at Coosa Middle, Saturday at Myrtle Hill and in Cedartown.  Parade also planned in Cartersville. Veterans Day 

Buzz: Dempsey honored by the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. State songwriters series due at Rome City Brewing Nov. 17.  Armuchee Ruritan Club refurbishes outdoor amphitheater behind the Glenwood Primary. Free 'e waste' recycling Nov. 18. Buzz 

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Tonight's kickoff forecast -- 45 at 7:30 p.m.; wind chill of 41. Weekend highs: mid 50s. Weather

Obituaries:  Mr. Benjamin Troylee Dill Sr., Betty Nolen, Joyce Ann Evans Talley Waits. 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:    

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Chilly night of high school football playoffs ahead; see scores here tonight.

 

New basketball coaches on the sidelines for Shorter Hawks.

 

GHC opens Dana Davis Classic.

 

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

8:10 a.m. Meet Floyd County Schools' 2018 Teacher of the Year, Jason Coffman of Armuchee Elementary.

 

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