New restaurant proposed for West Third Street, Rome Commission to hear rezoning request Monday. Home sales up in Floyd, down in Bartow, Gordon. Downtown Rome going to the dogs in September. A second Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse coming to Emerson. Busy weekend guide. Sunshine for Father's Day weekend. Sports updates.

LATEST HEADLINES

• Updates from the Floyd County and Bartow County jails.

MORNING REPORT

• Business: Plans for new restaurant on West Third Street submitted to building officials. Property rezoning goes before City Commission on Monday. Business
• May home sales up, average sale price and active listing increases in Floyd. Home sales down, but average sale price up in Bartow and Gordon counties. Home sales
• Downtown Rome is going to the dogs -- schnauzers, that is, on Sept. 27-28. Scheduled: Potential record-setting pet parade, contests, concert. Schnauzers
• Business: Greater Community Bank announces promotions to vice president for Paula Jasper, Wendy Huckaby; welcomes Antwuan J. Hill as credit analyst. Greater Community Bank
• Weekend! presented by The Forum River Center: Georgia's Dream Night Talent Search, RSO conjures up 'Harry Potter,' RLT awards, Michael Allman in Cartersville, farmers markets and what's outdoors. Weekend
• Buzz: A second location for Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse coming to former Krystal at LakePoint. Rome-Floyd Development Authority meets Tuesday. Blood Assurance using new Facebook feature to notify donors of need. Buzz
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Sunshine and temps near 90 for Father's Day weekend. Rain and thunderstorms return Monday through most of next week. Forecast
• Obituaries: Ms. Daisy Catherine Perdue. 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 vs. Augusta. Braves at Augusta again tonight and Sunday.

 

The annual Atlanta Braves Tryout Camp at State Mutual Stadium is scheduled for Monday.

 

The Rome Tornadoes 10U All-Star Softball team finished as runner-up in the recent District 5 tournament.

 

Berry College places 129 on Winter/Spring SAA Academic Honor Roll.

 

Links to fall football:

-High school schedules.

-Local colleges; UGA and Tech.

-Falcons' preseason.

 

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