Sheriff Burkhalter says dismissing Tom Caldwell "hardest decision" while in office. Church Safety and Security Summit planned Aug. 25. Cartersville man gets 25 years in child porn case. Rome man sentenced on federal drug charges. Update on The Lofts on Broad. Rain expected this weekend. Sports updates.

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Tom Caldwell, on Hometown Radio Friday, denied campaigning on duty allegations that led to his dismissal. Sheriff Tim Burkhalter, in a Facebook post, calls it the 'hardest decision' he's had to make in office.  Politics 

Church Safety and Security Summit, offered for free by the sheriff's office and partners, set for Aug. 25 at The Forum. Summit 

25 years in federal prison for Cartersville man who authorities say coerced his minor girlfriend to share obscene photos of her siblings. Prison

Rome man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison following conviction on charges of  intent to distribute at least 50 grams of meth. Courts

Buzz: The lumber and the Lofts along Broad Street. The Great Valley Expo returns July 20-21. Buzz

Education: Floyd County Schools to again offer students, breakfast, lunch and after-school snacks at no charge. Education

Health: Floyd volunteers from three hospitals make record $285,000 gift. Floyd

Politics: Advance voting today in Bartow only. Voting resumes Monday in Floyd, Gordon and Polk. 89 ballots cast in Floyd on Friday. Politics

 

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Rain possible all weekend with 50% chance of rain and thunderstorms, heat index near 99 today. Forecast

Obituaries: Gloria Jean Chastain, Mrs. Connie Ruth Allen Culberson, Mr. Clarence Willis Ivey, Sr., Mrs. Lillian Eloise "Toot" Ledford and Miss Geraldine Rice. Obituaries

 

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining

Area arrest reports for Floyd, Bartow, Polk counties sponsored by Living Proof Recovery. Crimewatch

Advertising

Hardy Realty's open house gallery for Sunday: Eight homes in Rome, Acworth from $114,900 to $674,500. Open Houses

 

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Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report: Sports

Rome Braves drop both games of doubleheader at Greenville on Friday. Next up: Four games at Augusta.

City of Cedartown honors Nick Chubb.

Links to:

-High school football schedules.

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

-Cartersville High football reserved seats go on sale Monday, July 16.

-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.

Please join our guests Monday including:

 

7:40 a.m. Sheriff Tim Burkhalter on the Church Safety and Security Summit set for Aug. 25 at The Forum.

 

8:10 a.m. Ben Lord of Berry College Student Enterprises on next Saturday's annual farmer's market.

 

8:40 a.m. Kenna Baker and Dan Bevels from Floyd Medical Center on Tuesday's active shooter drill set for State Mutual Stadium

 

 

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