At issue: Who gets custody of economic development as Hodge retires from chamber? Some changes coming to Dean Avenue/Ga. 101. Funeral set for woman found at Bartow landfill. Florida pilot was headed to Calhoun to see relatives. Cooler today with rain possible.

At issue: Economic development up for grabs? There's a potential custody battle simmering as Hodge retires from chamber. Development

Business: Al Hodge announces retirement from Rome Floyd Chamber in early 2019. Hodge

Funeral service for Courtney Dubois, whose remains were found in Bartow County, for Saturday in Maine; local vigil planned that day outside the sheriff's office. Funeral

Pilot killed in Saturday plane crash near Paulding/Bartow line identified as Paul Deep of Middleburg, Fla. Plane crash

Business: Rezonings would bring a few changes to Dean Avenue/Ga. 101; at least one other is pending. Business

Helping victims of Hurricane Michael: RomeGaCares, Keller Williams Realty accepting donations. Bartow County Fire Department seeks assistance for stricken Miller County. Gordon County Schools join relief effort. How to help 

Deadline for Heart of the Community Awards of Honor nominations is Saturday. Here's what you need to know. Nominate

Buzz: Five area school systems honored for 'Farm to School innovation.' Part of Halls Valley Road to close Wednesday, Thursday. Buzz

Campaign watch: Advance voting off to a fast start; locations open today-Nov. 2.  On radio today, commission candidate Stephanie Wright,  House candidate John Burnette. Forum Oct. 23 in Polk. Sample ballots. Politics

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: High of 76 today with 40-50% rain chance; still tracking lows in the upper 40s by Thursday. Weather

Obituaries: Mrs. Stacy Sue Cothran, Rev. Charles Rufus Dodson, Ms. Bridgett Green, Ms. Louise Munford, Mrs. Tosha Ann Samples,  Clarence Everett Wilkins. 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.

Berry Vikings rise to no. 13 in Division III poll, 12th in coaches poll.

 

Latest college honors.

 

What to know about high school softball, volleyball schedules.

 

John McClellan's high school picks for the week (14 games).

 

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

-Berry Vikings: Home vs. Millsaps, 2 p.m., Saturday.

-Shorter Hawks:  Homecoming vs. Mississippi College, 1 p.m.

-Georgia Bulldogs: Off Saturday. Next: Oct. 27 vs. Florida in Jacksonville, 3:30 p.m., CBS.

Georgia Tech: Off Saturday. Next: Oct. 25 at Virginia Tech, 7:30 p.m. ESPN

 

COMMUNITY

-Nov. 17: Harbin Clinic Turkey Trot 5K and Health Wobble benefiting United Way of Bartow County.

-Dec. 8: Registration is under way for the annual #JamieStrong Rome Half Marathon to be held at State Mutual Stadium.

 

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

7:40 a.m. Stephanie Wright, the Democratic candidate running for the Post 1 seat on the Floyd County Commission, on what changes she'd make if elected on Nov.6.

8:10 a.m. John Burnette, the Democratic candidate for state House District 13, joins us to talk about what he'd do as the representative for the Greater Rome district.