7 a.m. summary: Updates all day today
-Flood warning for Floyd, Bartow counties as Etowah River continues to rise.
It was at 17.99 feet, a tick below flood stage near Cartersville's west side (Ga. 113 and Euharlee); at the lop in Rome, 29.41 feet, action stage> Details
-Oostanaula rises quickly to at 19.47 feet ('action stage'), to peak 21.1 feet later today. Flood stage is 25 feet>Track the level
-Flood watch remains in effect until this evening> Click
-2.36 inches of rain since midnight Sept. 21 (12:01 a.m.)
-60% rain chance today; 30% on Tuesday> Weather
-Perdue declares emergency in Chattooga, 16 other counties (below)
-Today's commute: Check the DOT map first> Click
-DOT list of roads, bridges closed because of flooding> DOT
-Two inmates clearing drainage debris injured.
-Georgia Northwestern Technical College's Walker campus is open.
-Highlands closes Marietta, Paulding, Douglas sites. Bartow is open.
-Chattooga, Paulding schools closed Tuesday for students, staff> Click
-St. Mary's Catholic School is open Tuesday; TV had it wrong.
Rain, runoff fuel the upper falls at DeSoto Falls
This photo from David Hall on Monday shows the surging upper falls at DeSoto Falls thanks to all the rain in recent days. For more of David's photos, check Falls
>Gov. Sonny Perdue declares a state of emergency in 17 counties affected by heavy rain and severe weather including Chattooga, Carroll, Catoosa, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Crawford, DeKalb, Douglas, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Newton, Paulding, Rockdale, Stephens and Walker counties. "State personnel and equipment are being deployed to assist effected communities. The Georgia Emergency Management Agency is coordinating our response and managing the State Operations Center, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Environmental Protection Division (EPD) are deploying boats, high-water vehicles, and testing water. Other state agencies are deploying manpower and additional resources."
>Two Floyd County inmates were injured Monday during a work detail assignment, a county release states. One inmate was treated at Floyd Medical Center for minor injuries; the other treated on the scene and taken back to the prison. The inmates were working in the Coosa area clearing a drainage obstruction when the injuries occurred. "Along with security, safety is a high priority concerning inmates," said Jeff Chandler, Warden. "This incident will be fully investigated."
Tuesday's Buzz:
-Backyard BBQ closes; new restaurant sought: Backyard BBQ's move to Armuchee Village on U.S. 27 was a short one. The one-time Redmond Circle-based barbecue (and earlier at Central Plaza) is closed and a new restaurant is being sought. The spot features 5,000 square feet, including a relatively new patio area. Armuchee Village is home to Food Lion, CVS Pharmacy and Kangaroo Jack's as well as Thrive and other shops.
-Heritage First's Armuchee office adds Saturday hours: The new branch, opened late last year, is adding both lobby and drive-in service on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. starting Oct. 3> Heritage First
-Latest update on Shorter/Labor Department career fair> Business
-Dell buys Perot Systems, including Rome office (formerly Legacy) for $3.9 million> Details
-The Rome Young Republicans now meet at 333 on Broad. The first meeting there is at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 with guest speakers Michael McKneely, chairman of the Georgia. Black Republican Council, and Rep. Melvin Everson, a candidate for labor commissioner. This meeting is open to the public. The Rome Young Republicans meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. for dinner and meet and greet, and 7 p.m. for program. For more: romeyoungrepublicans@gmail.com or contact Layla Shipman at 706-853-9014.
Your latest forecast:
-Tuesday: Some relief; 60%, then 30% rain chance. High, 83; low, 68.
-Wednesday: 30%, then 20% chance of showers; high, 86; low, 68.
-Your extended forecast> Weather / Local radar> Radar
High School Football> Football Report
John McClellan's high school picks for this Friday.
-Unbeatens face off: Chattooga at Armuchee.
-Pepperell gets easy win over Gordon Central; Calhoun cruises past Coosa.
-Rome faces tight road game; more woes for Darlington.
-Adairsville by 13 over Model; rough night for Woodland.
-Cartersville gets back in W column; Cedartown could drop fourth game
Georgia High School Football Daily> Click
Norman Arey's Sports
- Do you realize that Auburn could be 4-0? Georgia Tech still has a long way to go> Arey
Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium updates> Sports:
-Upcoming events at State Mutual Stadium: Rummage sale Saturday.
-Mills Fitzner's pictures from the 2009 season> Gallery
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