Extreme heat on the way; record highs by Memorial Day. How to cope. Dressbarn closing in Calhoun, latest retail exit. Regions closing West Rome branch. Graduation, back to school updates.

LATEST HEADLINES

 

Updates from the Floyd County and Bartow County jails.

 

MORNING REPORT

• Ware Mechanical Weather alert: Extreme heat, with some record-breaking opportunities, due Memorial Day weekend.  Weather
• Business: Dressbarn the latest national chain to announce local closing. Payless is almost gone while three Fred's locations closed (others remain open). Regions Bank closing West Rome office in August. Business
• Berry's Ford Auditorium getting a $6.3 million renovation; should be done by year's end.  Berry
• About the 2019-20 school year:  Floyd County Schools sets new registration dates. Education
• Education: 15 high school graduations between Thursday and Saturday nights. What to know. Graduation
• Buzz: Visitors bureau offers new events calendar. PAWS starts pet food pantry. 'Harry Potter Suite' offered by Rome Symphony June 15. DOT suspends holiday road construction.  Buzz
• Obituaries: Cassie Darlene Brock, Mr. Richard Wayne Coleman, Mrs. Reesa Kaye Johnson, Jeremiah Edward Robbins Sr., Mrs. Ruth Daniel Vann. 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 continue road trip to Augusta through Friday.

-Next home stand begins Saturday vs. Asheville Tourists.

 

Rockmart High plays Jeff Davis for state 2A baseball title later today; series tied at 1-1.

 

State high school golf updates.

 

Berry announces women's soccer signings, includes Rome High grad Ali Gaither.

 

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

7:40 a.m. Tim Herrington, Floyd County Emergency Management Director, joins us to talk about the excessive heat expected over Memorial Day weekend and how to cope.

 

8:10 a.m. Faith Collins, chair of the Rome Board of Education, and Superintendent Lou Byars with updates on the Rome City Schools system.