Three men sought in Rome man's shooting. Sidewalk variance rejected for hotel near Summerville Park; East Bend bid approved. 'Tate's Hell' movie has strong Rome ties. Weekend: 13,500 at Rome River Jam Saturday. Weather: Calmer weekend ahead.

MORNING REPORT

• Three sought in Rome man's shooting Wednesday night. Suspects
• Board of Adjustments quickly denies Sleep Inn developer's bid to forgo sidewalk on Charlton Street. East Bend (Kmart) variances approved. Summerville Park
• • What was it like to shoot the movie? Listen to the podcast .
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• Rome's Seth Ingram preparing 'Tate's Hell,' an independent film shot in Northwest Georgia with plenty of local help including Brand Red's Ryan Simmons.   Tate's Hell
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  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.
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  Hometown Podcast for Friday. News, views and weekend!  Podcast
• Buzz: Here's a must-have calendar -- firefighters and Fido. Pirelli steps up to help hungry kids this summer. Elm Street teacher named to state panel. DOT wants feedback on Cedar Creek bridge. Buzz
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Low 90s on this first day of summer -- and through the weekend with light rain possible.  Weather
• Obituaries: Gregory Scott Bryant, Mrs. Helen Garrett. Obituaries
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining
• CrimeWatch: Updates on area arrests, police reports brought to you by Greater Community Bank. Crimewatch

ADVERTISING

• Hardy Realty's open house gallery for Sunday: Your first look at 10 homes in Rome, Cave Spring, Silver Creek, Calhoun. Open houses

 

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

Rome Braves open second season.

-Rematch tonight.

-Plus: Who's new on the team.

 

Community sports calendar

 

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.