Sunday, July 21, 2019

Gas Wars: New Marathon station coming to Rockmart Highway. Murphy USA nearly ready at East Rome Walmart. Georgia Direct Family Care coming to Cartersville. Updates on U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson. Weekend guide. More rain possible today and Monday, over 3 inches on Saturday. Weekend buzz. Sports updates.

LATEST HEADLINES
  • Updates from the Floyd County and Bartow County jails.
MORNING REPORT
  • Business: New Marathon gas station coming to Rockmart Highway. Murphy USA looks about ready to re-open at East Rome Walmart. Business
  • Health: Georgia Direct Family Care opening in Downtown Cartersville in August. Dr. Alan Barnes to offer full-range of primary care services for monthly fee. Health
  • U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson discharged from D.C. hospital, to enter inpatient rehab at WellStar Kennestone Hospital. Isakson
  • Weekend! presented by The Forum River Center: Summer Movie Series "Cinderella" today. Next weekend: Bar Olympics, Rome Braves and more movies. Weekend
  • Buzz: Floyd Commission meets Tuesday, public hearing on new tax millage rate. Pine Log UMC Campmeeting returns this week in Rydal. Buzz
  • Druck Report: Social media pioneer Carol Morgan on why Facebook is critical to the success of your business (YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, too). Podcast
  • Back to School: Rome hosts Super Showcase on July 25. Floyd County posts supply lists. When each school system starts. Schools
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Scattered afternoon and evening storms possible today, Monday. Heat index near 98 expected today. Forecast
  • Obituaries: Ms. O'Maga Arnold and Dr. Augustus (Gus) Josephus Julianus de Berdt. Obituaries
  • Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining
  • Greater Community Bank CrimeWatch: Updates on area arrests, police reports from across Northwest Georgia. Crimewatch

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

Rome Braves lose 3-2 at Asheville. Rematch today at 2:05 p.m.
 
Braves return home Tuesday for seven-game home stand with Hagerstown and then West Virginia.
 
Links to fall football:
-John McClellan's podcast on what to expect this fall in high school football.
-High school schedules.
-Colleges: Berry, Shorter, UGA and Tech.
-Falcons' preseason
 

Hometown Headlines Podcasts: No 'decaf' local talk radio here.
  • Interview: You've got millions (of dollars) worth of reasons to do your part in the 2020 Census (maybe a job, too). Also: Critical City Commission elections begin next month. An interview with Wendy Davis. Interview
  • In-depth interviews ahead of tomorrow's headlines: Closer look at the Summerville Park/Sleep Inn issue. Lots of changes under way for the Rome Area Council for the Arts. Extension Agent Keith Mickler on how to cope with excessive heat -- and varmints. Local football expert John McClellan on what to expect as high school football season begins.
  • Also due in July: Additional interviews with our colleagues at Brand Red Studios in Rome.
  • How to listen: Subscribe to our podcasts at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast and Radio Public.
  • Or on the web: Click HHPodcast.
 
 

 

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