What we hear: Lidl grocery still has big plans for Georgia. Sleepy primary? Maybe not. More focus on downtown parking. Major indictments from Rome-based federal grand jury. Wind chill could be a factor today (high of 49; big gusts).

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Heard on the Tweet: The latest on Lidl's grocery plans for Georgia. New 'Deal' for Cedartown Career Center. Sleepy primary? Maybe not. Downtown parking revisited.  Tweet 

West End Grill opens at former Sonny's location in West Rome.

21-count indictment from Rome-based federal grand jury in 'Ghostface Gangsters' prison gang investigation; one local suspect charged; area agencies assisted with the case. Indicted 

Matson qualifies for open judgeship, to face Wetherington. Democrat John Burnette II files to oppose Katie Dempsey in House 13 race. Two Republicans qualify for open Cartersville House seat. Politics

Health: Why parents need to talk with their preteens and teens about getting immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases. Health

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: A few more cold nights -- and rain again by Saturday. Weather

Obituaries: Ronald "Runt" Glenn Calvert Sr., Alan Clark Edwards, Mrs. Elizabeth Green, Mr. Robert Wendell Womack. 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:

GHC Chargers win, play in semi-final Friday night.

 

Darlington salutes winter sports stars.

 

1,000-plus runners due at Berry Half Marathon Saturday.

 

High school updates.

 

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

7:40 a.m. Lt. Chris DeHart of the Rome Police Department's Selective Enforcement Unit on traffic safety concerns, a special ceremony Thursday and what to expect on St. Patrick's Day.

 

8:10 a.m. Brendan Bergin, one of the directors of the 11th annual Berry Half Marathon, on how the event has grown to more than 1,000 participants from across the USA.

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