Weather: Latest on local roads, closings and delays, and the forecast. Business: Surprise sale under way at West Rome IGA; proposed Lidl grocer removed from nearby strip center. Gordon deputies help capture murder suspect.

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LOCAL WEATHER:

• Roads: Latest updates on local travel this morning.
• Closed: Updates on what is closed or delayed by icy roads and other concerns.
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: After another arctic morning, we'll finally rise above freezing by midday.
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Business: West Rome IGA offers 20% price reduction amid speculation on what's next. Plus: Proposed nearby Lidl location now off the project map. Grocers 

Gordon, Clayton deputies arrest murder suspect at Resaca hotel; victim was 17-year-old from Riverdale. Arrest

Buzz: Saturday wine tasting to benefit March for Babies. Call to Honor exhibit open today, Friday.  Junior Service League seeks partner organizations needing volunteers, funding. Optimists reset Hayslett's 'Two Georgias' speech for Monday.  Buzz 

Obituaries: Mr. Jerry Neil Bates, Barbara Jane "BJ" Dempsey, Rose Molnar, Mr. Hershel Lewis Rose. Obituaries

No additional Public Health restaurant inspection scores from Wednesday. Dining

Area arrest reports for Floyd, Bartow, Polk counties sponsored by Living Proof Recovery. Crimewatch

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report:

 

Berry's Megan Radosta elected as first president of league advisory committee.

 

Weather plays havoc with college, high school basketball schedules.

 

Tech vs. UGA set for Nov. 24; 'Jackets' full schedule.

 

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

7:40 a.m. Tim Herrington, Floyd County Emergency Manageament director, on the last 24 hours in Floyd County and what's head.

 

8:10 a.m. Capt. Jason Smith, The Salvation Army of Rome, on caring for those in need during the continuing cold outbreaks this season.