What's behind the surge of RaceTracs in Floyd, Bartow counties. Rockmart cleans up with new Fast Trac car wash opening; Popeye's arrives today. In Rome: Riverbend Center (Kroger) adding security fencing; Long John Silvers/A&W closes for remodeling. Weather: Mid to upper 80s this week.

MORNING REPORT

• 'Favorable growth trends and demographics' behind surge of RaceTracs in Rome, Cartersville, Adairsville. The company even upgraded a road near Armuchee store that opened last June. RaceTrac expansion
• Business: Long John Silver's/A&W closes 'for remodeling' off Turner McCall. East Rome Kroger adding security fencing following February crime report. Business
• Business: New car wash puts Rockmart on the 'Fast Trac.' Due today at 10 a.m.: The opening of Popeye's just across the highway. Openings
• Child Abuse Prevention Month: 'Community plays a strong role in protecting our children and strengthening families.' How you can help. Community
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Sunny and hot through Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 80s; no rain in the forecast. Weather
• Obituaries: Mrs. Betty Ruth Frazier Dodd, Hai Thanh Nguyen. Obituaries
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores return Tuesday. Dining
• Area arrest reports for Floyd, Bartow, Polk counties. Crimewatch

 

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

Rome Braves fall as Kannapolis rallies Sunday afternoon.

 

Rome off Monday; on the road next.

 

Big week for high school baseball, soccer, tennis.

 

Community sports calendar.

 

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

7:40 a.m. Child Abuse Prevention Monday efforts with Lindsey Howerton, DFCS and Tina Bartleson, Exchange Club Family Resource Center.

8:10 a.m. National Infant Immunization Week with Janet Eberhart, Northwest Georgia District Health

8:40 a.m. Stephanie McElhone from Rome-Floyd YMCA on new LiveSTRONG at YMCA for cancer survivors.