Ahead of the headlines: Vote on new restaurant zoning; bank branch for sale. Meet a 94-year-old school crossing guard. Weekend: Lots of music -- and baseball. Weather: Heat hanging in into next week

MORNING REPORT

• Ahead of the headlines: Expect a quick 'yes' vote on West Third restaurant proposal. Updates on East Bend (Kmart) TAD agreement. Bank branch (no changes there) offered for $2.16 million. Quick work at two Cartersville projects. What's next
• Newsmakers: Crossing guard 'Miss Emma,' at 94, has been keeping kids safe for more than 20 years. Ms. Emma
• Weekend! presented by The Forum River Center: Lots of music Friday and Saturday; Rome Braves' baseball; and a fried apple pie contest. Weekend
• Buzz: Some upgrades on the way for watching Berry College's eagles. Help pick next year's Paddle Georgia route. Buzz
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Heat index of 101 expected today with actual high of 93; no break in the heat into next week. Weather
• No additional obituaries from Thursday.
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores return Tuesday. Dining
• Greater Community Bank CrimeWatch: Updates on area arrests, police reports from across Northwest Georgia. Crimewatch

 

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

Rome Braves continue stand tonight vs.  Asheville; super-hero night.

-Busy weekend at the ballpark.

 

Links to fall football:

-High school schedules.

-Colleges: Berry, Shorter, UGA and Tech.

-Falcons' preseason.