Flu-related deaths hit 118 so far this season vs. 44 for the past three years combined. Pedestrian hit, killed as he walked to get gas. Latest candidate qualifying; all GOP incumbents 'in.' More rain, then chilly mornings.

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Health: Flu-associated deaths soar to 118 so far this season in Georgia with two months to go; 44 people died in the three previous years combined. Health

 

63-year-old pedestrian dies after being hit by a pickup truck at 411 and Mathis Road. Fatality

School safety: Sheriff Tim Burkhalter, Floyd Police Chief Mark Wallace on working with schools to ensure student, staff safety. Safety

Politics: Republican incumbents for county, legislative posts all qualify for re-election; Loudermilk draws Democratic opponent in Congress; Barge wants his old job back. Politics

Opioid crisis: Rome, Floyd County join class action suit 'to eliminate the hazard to public health and safety caused by the opioid epidemic.' Opioid crisis 

Education:  Dr. Elizabeth Anderson named vice president of Academic Affairs at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Education 

Celebrating Easter: Community Holy Week schedule (March 26-28). Rome Passion Play returns March 15.  Easter at the Ridge. Easter

Buzz: 89 of 94 homes with fatal fires last year lacked working smoke detectors. Labor expert to address Floyd Democrats March 15. Weekend of story telling March 16-18. Buzz

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Low 30s return early Thursday, Friday; highs around 50. Weather 

Obituaries: Rev. David Monroe Beck, Ronald G. Calvert. 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:

High school baseball updates.

 

Weekly soccer highlights, special tournament Friday.

 

Sports Buzz: College, local updates.

 

ACC, Georgia Tech open men's basketball tournament today.

 

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

7:40 a.m. Patrick Eidson, Rome's assistant city manager, on the 2040 plan and upcoming public meetings where you can participate.

 

8:10 a.m. Scott Greene, director of the Glenn Teaching and Learning Center at Darlington School, and Stefan Eady, assistant head of school for academic resources, on Darlington becoming the only school in Northwest Georgia to offer a program specifically designed to support students with dyslexia.