What to expect when Truett's Chick-fil-A opens Dec. 13. Ahead of the Headlines: Governor's race, state House vacancy, economic development update, deal pending. Heavy rain -- 2 to 3 inches -- now through Tuesday. John McClellan's high school picks. Berry opens NCAA DIII football playoffs at home Saturday.

MORNING EDITION

 

Truett's Chick-fil-A is a month away. As construction wraps up, lots of hiring and training will continue thanks to 'an army' of corporate helpers. One new twist: A different spin on drive-through service. Plus: New Cartersville CFA a hit. Truett's Chick-fil-A

 

Ahead of the Headlines: We don't have a new governor yet -- or a District 14 House representative. Economic development shuffle continues; Shannon site a catalyst. Let's Make a Deal, Rome-style. Headlines

 

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: More than 2.5 inches of rain expected through early Wednesday. Afternoon highs only near 50. Weather

 

No additional obituaries from Sunday.

 

Public Health restaurant inspection scores return Tuesday morning. Dining

 

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

 

 

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Truett's Chick-fil-A Sports Report: Sports.

John McClellan high school football playoff picks: Wins for Rome, Cartersville, Calhoun, Rockmart; rough night for Darlington, Chattooga, Trion. McClellan

 

Berry hosts Maryville in first round of NCAA Playoffs on Saturday. Noon kickoff.

 

UGA no. 5 in latest AP Top 25.

College football:

--Georgia Bulldogs: At home vs. Massachusetts, Saturday, 4 p.m., SEC Network

-Georgia Tech: At home vs. Virginia, Saturday, 3:30 p.m.

 

Links to local college basketball schedules, men's and women's.

Falcons fall to Chubb, Cleveland Browns; now 4-5 on the season.

 

Community:

-Harbin Clinic Turkey Trot 5K and Health Wobble benefiting United Way of Bartow County is Saturday.

-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. Tod Wheeler and Wes Rampley on the area dodge ball tournament set for Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church on Sunday, Nov. 18, a free event for middle and high school students.

 

8:10 a.m. The Great American Smokeout returns Thursday, Nov. 15. Redmond Regional Medical Center