Chick-fil-A breaks ground on distribution center in Bartow County. Rome's Dr. Ryland Scott honored with national HCA Frist Humanitarian award. Weekend: Rome River Jam, Underground Rome tours. Weather: 40% rain/thunderstorm chance today. Rome Police offering Pastoral Police Academy. Sports updates.

LATEST HEADLINES

• Updates from the Floyd County and Bartow County jails.

MORNING REPORT

• Business: Chick-fil-A, state and local officials break ground on new distribution center in Bartow County bringing 300 new jobs. Business
• Rome surgeon Dr. Ryland Scott honored as the HCA Healthcare National Frist Humanitarian recipient. HCA Foundation makes $10,000 donation to local charities on his behalf. Scott
• Weekend! presented by The Forum River Center: Rome River Jam with Luke Combs to draw 13,500, rain or shine. Underground Rome tours. 'The Fantasticks' on stage. Rome Braves vs. Hagerstown. Plus: On the water.  Weekend
• Taking the Underground Rome tour? Do some homework or take us with you in the form of our latest podcast, "Underground Rome -- Down and a Little Dirty. Exploring what's below Broad Street with Mark Cochran of Cevian Design Lab." Underground
• Rome Police again offering Pastoral Police Academy beginning Aug. 5. How to sign up.  RPD
• Buzz: 7 Hills Rotary installs new officers. Schroeder's 'Spirit Night' for One Community United is Monday. Heroes Unified blood drive is Tuesday. Buzz
• Independence Day: Celebrations begin June 29; Coke, Parks & Rec fire up the holiday on July 3 at Ridge Ferry; parade, fireworks set in Cartersville; Cave Spring fireworks on June 29; parade on the holiday. Also: Lindale parade. Independence Day
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: 40% chance of rain/thunderstorms today, partly sunny with high near 92. Heat index will feel closer to 100 degrees. Forecast
• Obituaries: Mr. David Lee Barton, Janice Kay Churchill and Ms. Helen M. Hardegree. Obituaries
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining 
• CrimeWatch: Updates on area arrests, police reports brought to you by Greater Community Bank. Crimewatch

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

Rome Braves fall 14-7 to Hagerstown Suns on Friday. Game three tonight at 6 p.m. at State Mutual Stadium.

 

Seven Atlanta Braves have advanced to 2019 Google MLB All-Star Starters Election, June 26-27.

 

Links to fall football:

-Corky Kell Classic returns to Barron Aug. 22: Rome vs. Marietta,  Calhoun vs. Ridgeland. Plus: TV & radio schedule.

-High school schedules.

-Colleges: Berry and Shorter. Plus: UGA and Tech.

-Falcons' preseason.

 

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