80-unit proposed would help housing crunch but hurdles remain. Remembering legendary auctioneer Joe Tarpley. Services set for Spenser Sumner. More movie cameras in downtown Cartersville. Rough weather possible today, Saturday.

The latest:

• A proposed 80-unit, all-ages apartment complex would help Rome's housing crunch -- but several hurdles remain.
• Services set for Spenser Parnell Sumner, 23, who died Wednesday from injuries sustained in an ATV accident.
• Remembering Joe Tarpley, 1939-2021. From auctions to actions on behalf of his church and community, he was a local legend.
• Buzz: 'Film closures' set for downtown Cartersville spots next week. First Dirt Road Festival set for April 16-18.
• Obituaries: Mrs. Sarah Jane Edwards.
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Showers, thunderstorms expected today and Saturday. Updates all weekend.
• Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
• Crimewatch brought to you by thestoragehound.com. Updates on arrests.

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Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

• Braves open home season tonight; around 14,000 fans expected. First pitch 7:20 p.m.
• Quick video of Rome Braves' Terrace construction.
• Links to The Masters; web and TV updates.
• Junior Home Run Derby, Pitch, Hit and Run Competitions coming to Rome Floyd Parks and Recreation.
• UGA, Alabama, Tech spring football dates, TV times.
• Atlanta Falcons updates / NFL Draft.