Rome assistant superintendent resigns nine months into the job. Nine incumbents without opposition as candidate qualifying nears end. Freezing temperatures this morning, Friday; inch of rain Saturday.

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Dr. Brittany Wilson, hired last summer as Rome's assistant superintendent and charged with creating the career and career academy, resigns. Wilson

Politics: With 1.5 days to go, nine incumbents have yet to draw a primary or general election challenger.  Politics

Buzz: Cub Scouts To Hold Annual Pinewood Derby Race. Rome Police seek community response to survey. Master Gardeners to present 'Designing Gardens for Pollinators.' Buzz 

Education: East Central Elementary takes part in Georgia Walk to School Day. Georgia Highlands names Melanie Largin dean of Mathematics and Computer Science. Education

Obituaries: Mr. Kenneth Ellis Jones, Helen Parsons Lane, Mr. Michael David Smallwood. Obituaries 

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Cold start this morning and on Friday; at least an inch of rain due Saturday. Weather

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. U/63 for West Rome restaurant. 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:

Georgia Highlands hosts GCAA basketball finals this weekend.

Berry Softball no. 8 in the USA.

College and high school notes.

SEC Tournament: Georgia downs Vanderbilt 78-62. Today: UGA vs. Missouri, noon.

 

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

7:40 a.m. Jamey Alcorn, principal of Model High, joins us to talk about what to expect next Wednesday on National Walkout Day staged in support of the Parkland victims and school safety concerns.

 

8:10 a.m. Phil Gaffney, head coach of the Georgia Highlands Chargers mens basketball team, on heading into Friday's semi-finals showdown and hosting the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association championship this weekend.

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