Closer look at the career of the Polk assistant principal accused of injuring third grader. Big weekend of Christmas events. Latest on the 'new' Steeplechase. Rough day for two local restaurants. Forecast: Almost mild, mid 60s.

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More on the Polk assistant elementary school principal facing four counts stemming from third grader's injuries. Records show the '05 Cedartown High grad was close to earning his doctorate and was climbing quickly in education circles. Arrest

Steeplechase: New group plans earlier date and support of local charities including Boys & Girls clubs -- but still lacks 'Northwest' in that title. Steeplechase

Buzz: Floyd County Republican Women meet Tuesday; to hear about Harbor House. Pepperell High offers 'Apply for College' Day on Dec. 13. Buzz

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Low 50s, slight breeze at kickoff for tonight's Rome vs. Buford game at Barron Stadium. Mid 60s through Sunday. Weather

Obituaries: Tammy Michelle Adams, Mrs. Edna Jackson Blalock, Sebastian King Ennis, Mrs. Carolyn Ann Ezell Gilreath, Victoria "Vickie" Lea Flanigen Winters. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores: 60/U for Gordon County franchise; 64/U for Chattooga restaurant. Dining

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

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Hardy Realty open house gallery for Sunday: Your first look at nine homes in Rome and Adairsville, with prices ranging from $158,000 to $334,500. Posting by 3 this afternoon.

 

Christmas headlines

 

More parades (7), concerts and special events on the way this Christmas season. Busy weekend

 

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report:    

Semi-final showdowns tonight -- Rome vs. Buford, Calhoun vs. Cedar Grove.

Kickoff forecast: 53 degrees, slight breeze.

All the scores beginning at 7:30 tonight.

On Saturday: Georgia in a critical rematch with Auburn with a playoff spot on the line.

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

7:40-8:30 a.m. Businessman Brian Dulaney played at Auburn; Coach Todd Wheeler did the same for Georgia. Their teams meet Saturday in the SEC Championship with the winner likely getting one of four slots into the national championship playoffs. They join us for two segments to tell us who wins -- and why.

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