Identity confirmed; now to find who killed Courtney Dubois and dumped her dismembered body. NCAA Division II football needs a championship game site; #romeready. Rome Braves fall 3-1 in first playoff game; home Friday. General election is two months from today.

 

Solving Courtney Nicole Dubois' murder:  Some 580 miles separates where the 20-year-old was reported missing and where her remains were found in Bartow County. Investigation 

First and goal: NCAA Division II football championship needs a home this December; local sports organizers giving it a serious look. Championship 

Politics: With the election two months from today, Georgia Health News questions gubernatorial candidates about key health issues. Politics

Politics: Two months out, what you need to know about the general election (Nov. 6). The ballot 

Lawrence Plantation's Weekend Guide: Rome Braves at home for second, maybe third playoff games. Fall farmers market at Berry College Saturday. Shorter opens home football season. Saturday tailgate party. Weekend 

Buzz: I-75 express lanes open Saturday; tips on what to know (you'll want a PeachPass). Recycling Center plans Sept. 15 Household Hazardous Waste/Electronics Recycling Event. Beer festival returns Sept. 22.  Buzz 

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Friday, Saturday will be in the low 90s; a bit cooler Sunday with light rain. Weather

Obituaries: Randy "Bubba" Blevins, Mr. Jackie Joe Brooks, Mrs. Frances Geneva Wilson 'Nannie' Miles. 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 3-1 in opening round of playoff series; game two at State Mutual Stadium Friday at 7.

 

Weekly soccer update.

 

Atlanta Falcons open NFL season tonight.

 

Local college updates.

Community:

-Roman Rumble returns Sept. 15.

-Harbin Hero Hustle is Sept. 29.

 

Local college sports updates as Berry, Shorter prepare to open football seasons.

 

Plus: Updates on Georgia, Georgia Tech season openers, schedules.

 

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

7:40 a.m. Matt Stover, director of technology and network services for Rome City Schools, on the newest Chromebook push for students in the earliest grades.

 

8:10 a.m. Matt Pierce of the Small Business Development Center on why you should be ready for Christmas -- and having the new year marketing calendar in mind as well.

 

8:40 a.m. Jim Bishop, general manager on the Rome Braves, on what we can expect to see and hear at State Mutual Stadium as the Braves host the Lexington Legends in game two of the southern division championships for another shot at the South Atlantic League title.