Monday's storm good 'drill' for next threat. Shelter-in-cave makes some news. How to help stricken Jacksonville. New assistant superintendent for Rome Schools. Watch the wind chill today.

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Severe weather aftermath: Emergency director calls Monday's storms a 'good drill' for the next threat. Shelter-in-cave makes some news. Summerville rallies residents to help hard-hit Jacksonville, Ala. Official report on Haralson, Fulton tornadoes. Aftermath

Education: Rome Schools name Dr. Dawn Williams as new assistant superintendent. Floyd County posts survey for feedback on selecting new superintendent. Education

Buzz: Rosie the Riveter Rose Garden dedication Thursday. Noon Optimist Club meets Monday. Advocates for Children names interim director. Buzz

Education: Students of the Month honored by Noon Optimist Club. Georgia Northwestern hosts SKILLS events. Education

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Wind chill could be an issue today with strong winds, highs in the low 50s. Weather

Obituaries: Linda Shirley Powell Hester. 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:

Get a team-by-team look at the 2018 high school football season.  Schedule

Latest high school baseball scores and schedule.

 

Berry Vikings host special game Saturday.

 

Getting State Mutual ready for season debut.

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

7:40 a.m. Dr. H. Whitney Jennings, a Harbin Clinic gastroenterologist, on Colon Cancer Awareness Month and what it means to your overall health.

 

8:10 a.m. Ben Lord of Berry College Student Enterprises on the spring sale this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Town Green.

 

8:40 a.m. A closer look at a 'A Day for Puerto Pico,' set for next month to raise funds to help restore recreation needs on the hurricane-ravaged islands. Guests include Michelle Picon and J.P. Selle.