Two students arrested for threats at Rome schools. Prayer vigil at Pepperell Middle today. New look for Cartersville's Mellow Mushroom. Pedestrian hit by motorcycle on Shorter Ave. Qualifying begins Monday for 2018 elections. Model girls in Final Four today. Sunshine and mid 60s for weekend.

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School safety: Prayer vigil this morning at Pepperell Middle. Local school officials and law enforcement leaders meet. Latest on arrests at area schools after recent threats. Schools 

Dining: New look for Cartersville's Mellow Mushroom as infamous purple paint scheme updated with more 'classic' look. Dining

Pedestrian hit by motorcycle on Shorter Avenue; transported to hospital with a head injury. Shorter

Politics: Qualifying begins Monday for the 2018 primaries. Candidates, please see new Hometown guidelines. Politics

Buzz: Downtown Rome Saturdays return May 5. Changes to Confluence 2018. Exchange Club to present ACE award on Friday. Electronics recycling on March 17. Buzz

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Near freezing temps to start the day, rising near 60 degrees with sunshine for weekend. Forecast

Obituaries: Mr. Robert Earl "Bobby" Gambrell and Ms. Martha Kate Munford. 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:

The Model Lady Blue Devils take on Laney today at 2 p.m. in the Final Four at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville.

 

Berry men's basketball falls to Emory, 91-72, in the opening round of the NCAA Division III tournament.

 

The GHC Lady Chargers season comes to an end after losing Friday in semifinals of the GCAA Tournament.

 

Rome is hosting the Rome Invitational Track Meet today at 10 a.m. at Barron.

 

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