Independence Day 2018: Photos of celebrations around Northwest Georgia. Floyd Schools' launch redesigned website, plus back to school info. Remembering former District Attorney Stephen Lanier. Clint Eastwood moving filming again Friday in Rome. Stormy weather possible Friday, Saturday. Sports updates.

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Independence Day 2018: From a down home parade in Cave Spring to a Patriotic Party in the Park in Rome, Northwest Georgia celebrates the nation's birthday. Celebrate

Education: Floyd County Schools launches redesigned website. New students registration begins July 9. List of upcoming orientation, open house events for Floyd, Rome City Schools. Education

Crews for Clint Eastwood's 'The Mule' set to film in Rome again Friday along West Rome Bypass. What you need to know. Filming

Remembering local attorney and former District Attorney Stephen Lanier. Obituary

'A Slice of Americana': Photo gallery of Cave Spring's annual parade to celebrate Independence Day. Parade

Updated Photo gallery: Cartersville celebrates Independence Day with Downtown Parade. Cartersville

Buzz: Boil Water advisory continues for Summerville. Water disruption for some areas of Cedartown on Sunday. Berry Farmer's Market returns July 21. Buzz

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Slightly cooler today, high near 87. Increasing chance of severe thunderstorms Friday, Saturday. Forecast

Obituaries: Billy Carson Buchanan, Baby Learic Goodgame, Mr. David High Sr. and Mrs. Katherine Wood. 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

Rome Braves fall on the road to Asheville, 6-8. Rematch tonight at 7:05 p.m.

 

Braves return home for three game series with Augusta on Saturday.

 

The 2018 USA Track & Field Georgia Region 4 Junior Olympic Championships begin today in Rome.

 

Final day to vote in MLB's All Star Ballot.

 

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State business headlines: Georgia Trend

Health headlines: Georgia Health News

Northwest Georgia jobs: Career Builder