Summer vacation: Locals headed to Gulf coast, but finding rental could be difficult. This week: Public hearing on TAD for Kmart redevelopment, Dance Trance Rome opens. 'Blue Monday's for Child Abuse Prevention. Guest column on how we all have role to help children. Gorgeous spring weather this week, highs in 80s. State baseball, soccer, tennis tournaments this week.

MORNING REPORT

With Florida's Panhandle still recovering from Hurricane Michael, many locals are still planning to head to the Gulf this summer, but finding a rental could be more difficult. Vacation

 

Things to watch this week: Public hearing tonight on new tax allocation district for Kmart redevelopment. First meeting of Rome-Floyd Nonprofit Executive Roundtable. Dance Trance Rome opens Thursday on Broad Street. Buzz

 

Guest column for Child Abuse Prevention Month: Everyone has a role to play in protecting our children, from faith-based organizations to the friendly neighbor. Prevention

 

'Blue Mondays,' pinwheels, expanded activities set tone for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Blue Mondays

 

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Beautiful spring weather to start the week with sunshine and highs around 80 degrees. Rain possible again Thursday, Friday. Flood warning continues for Coosa River at Plant Hammond. Forecast

 

Obituaries: Baby London EllaRose Gray. 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

Rome Braves were off for Easter Sunday. Back home tonight for three game series against Lakewood. First pitch tonight at 7 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m.

 

First round of GHSA State Soccer and Baseball tournaments begin Tuesday.

 

Second round of GHSA State Tennis continues this week.

 

Busy week for community events:

• Wednesday: Area Youth to compete in Major League Baseball Pitch Hit & Run competition at Alto Park fields.
• Saturday: Rome High School hosts the Wolf Nation 5K and 1 Mile Race.
• Sunday: 11th Annual Tri for the Kids Youth Triathlon at Darlington School.

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