Thursday, February 22, 2018

School safety: Two teens held in Gordon, Chattooga counties. Extra officers at Woodland, Cass high schools. Moms' march draws 1,500 in Atlanta. Record heat Wednesday; more today. Model girls advance to Elite 8; four boys teams play tonight.

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School safety: Chattooga teen charged with disruption of public schools in Tuesday case. Gordon Central student charged with a felony; deputies cite threats to 'shoot up' school. Bartow Schools: No shooting at Woodland High; extra officers on duty Thursday. Cass also beefs up security. Latest updates

Georgia Health News: Organizers of the Moms Demand Action rally in Atlanta expected 200 people Wednesday; more than 1,500 joined the demonstration. Rally

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Record high for Rome on Wednesday and likely today; Cartersville ties it previous high. Slight chance of showers today. Weather 

Business: Profile Custom Extrusions marks a year without a loss-time injury among nearly 170 employees. Plus: Fitting tribute for a 45-year employee. Business

Buzz: Y buying mini-bus thanks to Community Foundation grant. Big day for 4-H team. Unity presents 'Magic to Do.'  Local photo/video contest returns. Buzz

Obituaries: Ms. Celester Burden, Benjamin Hugh Chapman Jr., Mr. Eugene Douglas Gresham Jr., Miss Wanda Sue Ingram, Mrs. Billie Dean Bobo Kitchen, Mr. Frank Bryant Norfleet. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining

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

 

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report:

Where the elite (8) meet -- Model girls vs. Dodge County Tuesday after huge Wednesday win.
 
Tonight: Darlington, Cartersville boys in Sweet 16 showdowns.
 
Soccer tournament updates, including special benefit.
 
Tennis tournament results.

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

 7:40 a.m. The final part of our heart health month sieres, today focusing on "heart rhythm disorders and interventions" with Dr. Robert Styperek, Harbin Clinic Electrophysiologist and leader of Redmond's EP Program.
 
8:40 a.m. Nancy Edwards of Rome, who took part in Wednesday's Mothers Demand Action march in Atlanta, talks about the rally and what supporters hope will come from it.
 

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