Why millennials are so critical to our future. 'Armuchee Boom' to kickstart 2018. Elections: What does low advance voting mean to Tuesday's final count? John McClellan's first look at high school football playoff predictions. Rain back in our forecast this week.

Northwest Georgia's campaign headquarters for 2017 with news updates all day: Hometown Headlines

Millennials: Why they're critical to Northwest Georgia's future and some tips on keeping, attracting them. Millennials

'Armuchee Boom' is changing the landscape along Martha Berry Highway. Business

It all comes down to Tuesday's vote -- and a look at recent election trends. Plus: Precincts open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Candidate profiles, Q&A; closer look at $143.8 million in tax extensions. Sample ballots. Voting

Buzz: Fourth Annual Cardboard Challenge this Saturday. Also: Excel Christian Academy auction features SEC Championship tickets. Buzz

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Some rain Monday, Tuesday (election day); heavier rain into Wednesday morning. Mid 60s by midweek. Weather

Obituaries: John Wayne Hunter. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores return Tuesday. Dining

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

POLITICS (click here to access the stories below)

• Candidate profiles, Q&As.
• Comprehensive stories on both tax extension bids plus radio interviews.
• Sample ballots for the City Commission, School Board races.
• Contribution reports for the candidates, twin tax extensions.
• Election calendar: Precincts open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday; Floyd GOP Women meet Tuesday.

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report:    

Please click here for the expanded update.

 

John McClellan high school playoff picks (first edition): Rome, Calhoun, Pepperell should advance to round two. Updates on other Friday games due tonight. McClellan

 

Latest high school football rankings.

 

It's an Alabama-Georgia deadlock atop the AP Top 25. 

 

Falcons now 4-4 at the season's midpoint following 20-17 loss to Panthers.

 

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

Please join our guests Monday including:

 

8:10 a.m. Jeff and Mary Margaret Mauer on Stand Sunday, a foster care advocacy, set for Nov. 12.

 

8:40 a.m. Lange House Wellness Director Rome-Floyd County YMCA on the upcoming Turkey Tri at the Y.