Trapped utility worker freed, recovering after cave-in. Much-used Turner McCall address becoming a ... laundry mat. Floyd's College & Career Academy earns state's top honors. Taxes due today for property owners.

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Floyd County utility worker trapped in trench rescued, treated and released as dozens worked to free him from cave-in Tuesday afternoon. Hometown

 

Business: Speed Queen, a regional laundromat, coming to a well-known spot on Turner McCall. Business

 

Floyd County's College and Career Academy earns top honors in state. Says Cagle: 'Exceptional partnerships with business and education leaders have produced unrivaled opportunities for each student.'  CCA

 

After successful 'Stand Sunday,' Restoration Rome sets open house Thursday evening to share updates on helping area foster children, families. Foster crisis

Buzz: Tax time for homeowners. Great American Smokeout is Thursday; how to win a 'cold turkey.' Youth group reaches into the community. 'Tellabration' is Saturday. Buzz 

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Mid 60s through Saturday; light rain Friday night into Sunday morning (total: two tenths of an inch). Weather

Obituaries: Lillie Genell Helms, Ms. Paulette Frances Jones, Mr. Kenneth Wayne Keith, Jerry Maurice Lansdell,  Katherine Louise (Shirey) McBurnett. 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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Berry men's basketball opens next week.

 

Cancer classic tonight features Shorter Lady Hawks, Model games.

 

Lots of honors for college student-athletes.

 

So where did Georgia land in the College Football Playoff rankings?

 

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

7:40 a.m. Tony Kunczewski, Head Football Coach of the Berry Vikings, on Saturday's playoff game with Huntingdon at noon Saturday at Valhalla and how the team got there so quickly (this is Berry's fifth year of competition).

 

8:40 a.m. Kevin Payne, Floyd County Tax Commissioner, on deadline day for local homeowners -- property taxes are due today.