School safety: Latest steps by Bartow, Gordon school systems. The bank named OZK. Third Jack's rising in Summerville. River Jam already sizzling on social media as ticket sales open. Beautiful today, storms possible early Saturday.

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School safety: Bartow adds anonymous call/text lines; deputies to help at elementary schools. Gordon County meets with emergency management, GEMA officials. Safety

Business: Rebranding begins as Bank of the Ozarks turns to 'Bank OZK.' Third area Jack's rising quickly in Summerville. Wheels, deals in Riverside area. Business

As ticket sales begin at 10 this morning, 11th Rome River Jam already sizzling on social media thanks to headliner Kane Brown. River Jam

Education: Quiz Bowl winners announced. Coosa High's Zac Mitchell earns first-place $1,000 scholarship at the Kiwanis Club of Rome Music Showcase. Kiwanis installed officers for first Builders Club in Rome. Education

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Keep an eye on the potential for weekend thunderstorms. Highs in the low 70s. Weather 

Obituaries:  Mr. Joe S. Dempsey, Mr. Anderson Milton Holcombe,  Kasandra "Kasey" Laine Novinger, Samuel Ira Spector. 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:

Latest high school baseball scores and updates.

 

So who else picked Loyola over Miami? March Madness

Shorter names new strength, conditioning coach -- with some local ties.

Leprechaun-a-thon ready to rumble Saturday evening.

 

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

7:40 a.m. Jay Shell of Rome City Brewing Co. on what to expect at this year's Rome River Jam on June 9 at Ridge Ferry Park. The headliners include Kane Brown as well as Riley Green.

 

8:40 a.m. Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable.