Spirit Halloween returning to Toys R Us; fencing now wraps old Kmart. 'Drug den' demolished; crackdown promised. Latest jobs update. Busy Weekend guide. Health, nonprofits updates. Mid 90s through Sunday.

MORNING REPORT

 

Business: Spirit Halloween again to haunt the former Toys R Us location near the mall. Fencing up around old Kmart as demolition prep continues. Business

 

Jobs: Your first look at the June employment snapshot for Northwest Georgia. Jobs

 

Authorities: Former 'opium den' demolished at 216 E. 20th St. in Rome. Floyd Police detail rising overdose deaths, resulting charges with more possible. With video and photos. 'Drug haven'

 

Weekend! presented by The Forum River Center: Hamiltunes, Homespun Festival, Walk With a Doc/gallery tour, Music by the Tracks in Cartersville. Weekend

 

Hometown Headlines Newscast: Today's key headlines, what's on the news radar and maybe a rant or two. Newscast

 

Health:  Dr. Zeina Yanbeiy joins Harbin Clinic Rheumatology Cartersville. 'I felt that being a doctor brought my love of science and passion for people together in a very natural way.' Harbin

 

Health: New state law requires mammogram patients now be notified about 'dense breast tissue' as an extra precaution. Health

 

'The Engaged Nonprofit' workshop targets local organizations with customized fund-raising plans to sustain their reach in the community. Nonprofits

 

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Middle 90s through the weekend; rain chance increasing.  Weather

 

Obituaries: Ms. Charlotte June "Pepsi Charlotte" Brumbelow, Mr. Eddie Steve Corbin, Dr. Hendrick Lafayette Cromartie Jr., Mr. James W. Plummer, Mr. Jeffrey Brian "Jeff" Sanders, Mrs. Elizabeth Scott. Obituaries

 

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. 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 take series vs. Lexington; win 8-1 Wednesday.
-Tonight-Sunday in Asheville.

Early honors for Berry football's Hayden Murhpy of Calhoun.

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.