Cotton Block building sells; two businesses opening in hotel 200 block on Broad. What do some Floyd, Bartow voters do about out-of-date House race on their ballots. Advance voting surge continues. Cooler today, Thursday (low of 47).

 

Business: More changes on Broad Street -- Cotton Block building sells; arcade, antique shops opening down in 200 block. Broad Street

Politics: What are Floyd, Bartow voters to do about House District 14 seat on advance, general election ballots? Plus: Coomer submits resignation from House, effective Oct. 31. Politics 

Campaign watch: More than 1,000 advance votes so far in Floyd;  locations open today-Nov. 2.  On radio today: State Senate candidate Evan Ross, state Rep. Katie Dempsey. Forum Oct. 23 in Polk. Sample ballots. Vote

Buzz: River District community feedback sought Friday, Saturday; zoning meeting is Oct. 30. Knights of Columbus blood drive is Dec. 3. Honors for 4-H's Abbie Salmon. Buzz

Education: Darlington's Jack Eady named commended student by National Merit Scholarship Program. Elm Street's Greenway honored. Grant to help Rome Schools identify possible child abuse victims. Education 

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Cooler stretch of weather arrives; high of 70 today, low of 47 Thursday morning. Weather 

Obituaries: Mrs. Pearline Alphonse, Charla Colston Floyd, Mr. David Anthony Knott, Ms. Terrie Lee Martin, 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.

Weekly soccer updates.

 

Round two of state softball playoffs under way today; seven local teams in.

 

Volleyball playoffs continue.

 

Latest local college notes.

 

John McClellan picks the winner of 14 high school games here this weekend.

 

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

7:10 a.m. What to know about Friday's BooFest from the YMCA with Stephanie McElhone and Cheryl Bishop.

 

7:40 a.m. Dr. Lee Green and Eric Waters from Floyd County Schools discuss the rise of esports, including video gaming competition sanctioned by the Georgia High School  Association.

 

8:10 a.m. Evan Ross, a Democratic candidate for the state Senate District 52 seat, on what he'd do if elected to represent Floyd and parts of adjoining counties.

 

8:40 a.m. Katie Dempsey, a Republican seeking re-election to state House District 13 serving greater Rome, on her goals if she wins a new term in November.