Soggy Sunday ahead: Flood watch in effect until 7 p.m., another 1-2 inches possible. Bartow authorities investigating man's body found off I-75 near Cass-White Rd. Flu deaths continue to rise. Rome Commission to decide resolution for Mt. Berry Tax Allocation District. High School regional hoops and state wrestling updates.

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Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Soggy Sunday ahead. Flood watch in effect until 7 p.m. Between 1-2 inches rain possible. Forecast

Update: The body of male found near Exit 296 Cass-White Rd still unidentified. Autopsy underway, but appears to be no foul play. Bartow

Health: Statewide flu-related deaths climb to 66 as widespread outbreak continues; majority of deaths in those ages 51 and older. Health

Buzz: Two local students crowned Knights' Free Throw Competition winners. Rome Commission to decide on Mount Berry Tax Allocation District. Floyd Commission meets Tuesday. Rome BOE meets Tuesday at Rome High. Buzz

Keith Mickler: Timing is key to managing Granulated Ambrosia Beetles, an early threat to shrubs and trees. Mickler

Obituaries: Mrs. Agnes Clifton, Mrs. Sue Copeland Hack, Mr. Burnie Lee Lane and Mrs. Malinda Faye Lawrence. 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:.

Model Girls and Chattooga Boys win Region 7-AA basketball titles. Look at first round match-ups for GHSA State Tournament.

 

Local wrestlers place in GHSA state championships.

 

Darlington's Soccer Academy has 17 players sign to play at collegiate level.

 

Both Shorter basketball teams fall to Union. Berry at Sewanee today.

 

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Please join our guests Monday including:

7:40 a.m. Alana Ellenburg of Pepperell High on the Rome/Floyd County "Just Drive" Safe Driving Expo & Car Show set for April 15 at State Mutual Stadium.

 

8:10 a.m. Darlington presents "The Addams Family" Feb. 16-18 at the Rome Civic Auditorium. Joining us will be Shelley Daniel, theatre director; senior Nolan Wilson, who plays Gomez Addams; and Brie Bishop, cast as Morticia Addams.

 

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