Food trucks not finding the love in our area? RV fire in Bartow kills Ball Ground woman. John's McClellan's first column of the new high school football season. Back-to-school updates. Cooler weather starts Tuesday; rain, too.

With declining support in Rome, food truck operators depending on catering and travel outside the area to turn a profit. Food trucks

 

Bartow sheriff: Fire in RV under repair claims life of Ball Ground woman. Fatal fire

 

Business: Demolition of former East Rome Beverage Center location continues; new store open. Rehab Techniques coming to John Davenport. Business

 

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Cooler starting Tuesday -- but rain returns as well. Weather

 

Back-to-School: Students return to class this week in Rome, Floyd, Gordon and Polk county. Plus schedule changes, start dates, orientation events and school supply lists. Education

 

Obituaries: Mr. Thomas Eugene "Gene" Pye. Obituares

 

Public Health restaurant inspection scores return Tuesday morning. 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.

John McClellan on high school football: A look at coaching changes, scrimmage schedules and what you need to know about the 2018 season. McClellan

 

Late Rome Braves' rally falls just one run shy as Lexington wins, 6-5.

 

Home stand starts tonight vs. Greensboro.

 

Meet the Eagles Tuesday night.

 

The return of ScoreStream on our sports pages.

 

Links to:

-High school football schedules and preseason events.

-Tickets on sale for Rome, Calhoun games at Corky Kell Classic on Aug. 16 at Barron Stadium.

-Fall openers for Berry, Shorter football plus schedules.

-Practice is about to begin for the Atlanta Falcons.

Community:

-Details on the Aug. 18 Gary Tillman Memorial Clocktower 5K & 2 mile Health Walk.

-The 2018 edition of the Harbin Hero Hustle 5K and two-mile health walk is Sept.  29; help pick the five local charities to participate in the Harbin Hero Challenge.

 

 

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

7:40 a.m. John McClellan with an advance look at the 2018 high school football season. What has changed since last fall and what we can expect this year.

8:40 a.m. Lynne Reagan Barton of CASA on the group's Aug. 18 fund-raiser that includes a cocktail party, an art auction and silent auction.

 

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