Mathis Builders on the move? Two more on leave at parks and rec; investigation under way. $18 million in permits pulled for Spires at Berry College. Record-tying heat here Tuesday; low 70s today

MORNING EDITION

Business: Looks like Mathis Builders moving all that dirt on John Davenport Drive. Plus: How will you celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day (here's one idea).  Business

 

Parks & Rec shake-up: Two more administrators on leave as investigation continues; director Kevin Cowling resigns. Investigation

 

Key mileposts for The Spires at Berry College: Building permits worth nearly $18 million are out; $120 million in bond financing OK'd; 80% of housing units reserved. Project opens in 2020. Spires

 

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Record heat on Tuesday: 73 set the mark in Cartersville; 75 tied the Rome hallmark. Low 70s due today, Thursday. Weather

 

Politics: Barton takes House District 5 runoff over Vaughn in Gordon/Murray counties.  Floyd Republicans hold mass precinct meeting Saturday.  Politics

 

Education: Mason Cochran of West End Elementary wins Rome spelling bee; Samuel Metzger of North Heights is runner-up. Meet Rome High's 2019 Valedictorian, Salutatorian and STAR Students, Teachers. Georgia Northwestern's Adult Education program seeks students for spring classes. Education

 

Obituaries: Mr. Charlie Clay, Mrs. W. Fay Gilmore McLeod, Mrs. Bonnie F. Green, Mrs. Brandy Leigh Slaton, Diane Stanley Brock Swinford. 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

Latest high school basketball tournament scores.

 

Floyd County Schools fields first swim team.

 

Local soccer sign-ups begin.

 

Community sports calendar and updates.

 

Rome Braves host National Anthem tryouts Saturday.

 

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

 

7:10 a.m. Jeanne Krueger, interim director of the Rome Floyd Chamber, and Ken Wright on what's ahead for the business group. 

7:40 a.m. Kenna Stock, the chief executive officer of Harbin Clinic, talks about growth plans in Floyd County -- including a new office -- as well as the latest on expansion in Bartow County.

8:10 a.m. David Guldenschuh of One Community United on Thursday's Hearts United Gathering (free and open to all; doors open at 5 p.m.; gathering starts at 6).