Parkland massacre aftermath gets ugly with Delta/NRA fallout in state governor's race, legislature. Rome officer's heroic earn city honors. A break in the rain -- but not for long. Model girls host Elite 8 game tonight.

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Politics: Parkland murders now part of the Georgia governor's race -- but only because of the Delta/NRA/tax break feud. Politics

Chase Burnes named 2017 Officer of the Year for Rome Police. Honors

School safety: Gordon County sheriff's office, county schools meet to discuss safety. Plus: Floyd Schools shares tips about talking to students about safety concerns. Safety

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: A break from the rain with mostly sunny skies,  high of 66. Heavy rain, storms possible Thursday. Weather

Obituaries: Mrs. Mary Jean Kilgo Barnes, Mr. Charles Daniel "Sarge" Comes, Mrs. Sabrena Diane Ellis,  Mrs. Lynda Olivia Phillips McKenzie, Ms. Martha Kate Munford, Sandra Ann Beam Parker,  Wanda Patterson Ryan. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining

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

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Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report:

 

 Where the elite meet: Model girls host Dodge County tonight at 6 in state basketball playoff battle.

-Cartersville boys at Baldwin Wednesday evening.

 

Berry men at Emory at NCAA Division III basketball playoffs get under way Friday night.

 

Sports buzz:

-Parks and rec seeks baseball equipment donations.

-Redneck rummage sale returns to State Mutual Stadium.

-Honors for Berry softball player.

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

 

8:10 a.m. Dr. Robert Brown, pastor, Rome First United Methodist Church, on what his church plans for National Walkout Day on March 14.

8:40 a.m. Jeff Rogers, head basketball coach of the Berry College Vikings, on the huge SAA tournament win and what's next.