Two arrested in murder of Cartersville man found in Butts County. Shorter University property back on market for $1.5 million. Ware Mechanical changing ownership within the family. Weekend guide. Rain expected this week. Berry gets another win, Shorter another los

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Update: Two arrested in murder of Cartersville man found dumped outside Butts County subdivision. Murder

 

Shorter University puts 4.2 acres of property along Shorter Avenue back on market for $1.5 million after Butler Group pulls out of deal. Shorter

 

Business: Ware Mechanical ownership changing hands as Mike Littlejohn set to retire in October passing company to son, B.J. Business

 

Heart of the Community Foundation now accepting applications for 2019 Heart of Community Awards of Honor. Deadline for nominations is Oct. 20. Nominations

 

Lawrence Plantation's Weekend Guide: One Community United's One Table, Christian music concert at Berry. A look ahead to next weekend with Harbin Hero Hustle. Weekend

 

Campaign watch: Voter registration drive is Tuesday at the library. Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp in Rome on Oct. 2. Politics

 

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Slight rain chance today, high near 89. More rain ahead this week, cooler temps in lower 80s. Forecast

 

Obituaries:  Mrs. Grace Maxine Wimpee Voils and Mrs. Mary Lou Baucom Williamson. 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.

College football scores:

• Berry Vikings win a back-and-forth brawl at Centre with a 38-35 final score.
• Shorter Hawks losing streak continues with 52-0 loss at Valdosta State.
• Georgia Bulldogs top Missouri, 43-29.
• Georgia Tech falls to Clemson, 49-21.

Falcons host Saints at 1 p.m. Sunday.

 

Atlanta Braves clinch NL East Division Championship.

 

Community:

-Harbin Hero Hustle is Sept. 29.

 

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