Watch that storm brewing off Florida; 2.5 inches of rain due here as high school graduations begin. Music store jumps to Central Plaza May 29. Three job fairs, one starting today.

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Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Time to keep an eye on the weather system off Florida's Gulf Coast and weekend graduation plans. Weather

Business: SMC Music moves to Central Plaza May 29. Three job fairs on the way: Chamber's manufacturing career fair today plus two in Cartersville next week. Business

Politics: 1,364 advance votes through Monday; good turnout at Civic Center for 'opening day.' Trends: 66.7% of the ballots cast so far in Floyd are Republican. Vote

A Night to Remember indeed: Alzheimer's benefit raises more than $40,000; Tannika Wester named prom court queen, Ghee Wilson, the king. Update

From Rome Police: April accident stats, including 207 overall with 44% caused by following too closely. Accidents 

Buzz: Exchange Club's Unknown Soldier replica team to pay wreath at the Tomb on Friday. Big weekend for local 4-H team. Double feature for Cinema Under the Stars premiere in Cartersville. Buzz

Education:  Applications sought for 13th annual Foundation Camp. Floyd County School Board meets to talk superintendent today. Education

Summer camps: Brazilian soccer, engineer creations, even a week of 'road trips' highlight summer events for kids this year. Camps

Obituaries: Robert David Cooper, Anetta Garrett,Mrs. Sara-Lou Shetter. 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: Sports

Berry Softball vs. reigning national champs Friday.

 

Spring football at Model tonight.

 

Cartersville High baseball in final four showdown today.

 

Morning game for Rome Braves in Hickory.

 

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

7:40 a.m. The final edition of our interview with graduating seniors as we welcome Janson Slaughter from  Unity Christian School.

 

8:40 a.m. Cori Thiermann, head softball coach at Berry College, and Kylie Aiken, who's earned honors playing second base, on the team's first trip to the Super Regionals to face defending champion Virginia Wesleyan starting Friday.