Aftermath of a very wet night in Northwest Georgia. David Guldenschuh column: 'Without Al Hodge, this community would be nowhere close to where it is today.' Floyd Schools' next pop-up food market is Feb. 13; huge success so far. Sports: Local milestones celebrated.

Ware Mechanical Weather Alert: Aftermath of a very soggy night in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama. Latest updates

 

David Guldenschuh: 'Without Al Hodge, this community would be nowhere close to where it is today.' (#Good stuff that) Saluting Al Hodge

 

Pop-Up Food Markets, organized by Floyd County Schools with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to help those in need, drawing 400 people per month. Pop-up Markets

 

Education: Unity Christian team headed to state quiz bowl finals. Georgia Northwestern names Rick Perkins Award of Excellence in Technical Instruction. Rome High's Future Business Leaders of America sending eight students to state. Education

 

The creations of Howard Finster to help inaugurate the Harbin Clinic Gallery with reception set for Feb. 1.  Harbin

 

Buzz: Floyd County, as part of Black History Month, seeks 'community members who have made an impact here.' Friends of the Library prepare silent auction. Buzz

 

Obituaries: Ms. Shirley Ann Hancock, Mrs. Virginia Leming Mills, Mr. Leroy W. Ringer. Obituaries

 

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining

 

Area arrest reports for Floyd, Bartow, Polk counties. Crimewatch

 

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

Celebrating GHC Chargers Coach Phil Gaffney's 500th win.

 

Vikings hoping for record crowd at The Cage Friday for basketball (football, volleyball honors, too).

 

Latest local basketball scores and schedules.

 

Preparing for Super Bowl LIII on Feb. 3 in Atlanta: Rams vs. Patriots.

 

Busy community calendar.

 

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

 

7:40 a.m. Rome attorney David Guldenschuh who has written a wonderful tribute to Chamber President/CEO Al Hodge as he leaves the organization tonight (with a retirement effective in April).

 

8:10 a.m. Georgia Highlands men's basketball Coach Phil Gaffney on his 500th win and what's ahead for the Chargers.