More miserable heat; index to top 100. Latest Business Buzz. Replacing Shorter's Dr. Newman

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Your latest forecast: more miserable heat.

-Tips on staying safe in summer heat: Stephen Watson, Nurse Manager of Redmond Regional's Emergency Department, suggests: "Stay away from caffeine and alcoholic beverages during the hottest part of the day, as these are dehydrators. Proper sun protection when outside are also highly recommended ... Hats, sunscreen applied regularly, sunglasses and light, loose fitting clothing all work to protect from the sun and keep the body cool. Schedule outside activities away from the hottest part of the day, between 3 and 5 p.m.... Take numerous breaks and limit the duration as well." More tips: Facebook

-Tuesday: High of 96; heat index 101; 20% rain chance.

-Tuesday night: Low of 69, 20% rain chance.

-Wednesday: 97 degrees; heat index 102; 20% chance of rain.

-Wednesday night: 70 degrees; 10% rain chance.

-Extended forecast: Click  / Regional radar

Tuesday's Buzz

-Egghead Solutions has opened at its new location at 421 E. Second Ave. Owner Jason Trask and his staff moved over the weekend from their former Broad Street location. Office Manager Donna Whaley says the new store offers an expanded retailer offering as well as a more convenient location and parking at the storefront. "We now offer refurbished computers starting at $99, along with custom built machines or we can order a new machine. We also offer computer components and data backup services," she says. The business features a $99 repair service for both residential and commercial clients with free diagnostic testing. Whaley adds that the business will be expanding their personnel soon to add a third PC service technician. For more: 706-413-5515.

-Etowah Insurance also on the move: Harley W. Gambrell's insurance agency is now at 3359 Martha Berry Highway (in Armuchee Village). It previously was at North Second Avenue. Details: (706) 388-0491 or click Facebook

-Kaledio-Snow has opened up a mobile location at 1910 Dean Ave. for the summer. According to Miquela Garrett, Assistant Manager, the mobile unit opened last week and will be on Dean Avenue through August. "We've had a trailer that we open up every year during the summer," she says. The mobile location is open Monday-Saturday from 1-6 p.m. They offer the same menu items as the Broad Street location, including a variety of snow cones flavors, ice cream and chips.

-Rogelio Paniagua joins HengerRast: Rogelio Paniagua "brings numerous years experience in the real estate to our team and is knowledgeable in most every type of transaction from FHA and Conventional to VA. Rogelio, being bilingual, will allow us to assist the Hispanic segment of the market with more accuracy and effectiveness resulting in a smoother transaction for the client and their agents," says Tony Miller, branch manager. HengerRast is at 700 E. Second Ave., Suite G.

-Polk Medical's cardiac rehab ceremony today: A ribbon cutting for the newly added Cardiac Rehab department at Polk Medical Center in the Medical Office Building at 118 E. Girard Ave. is set for 10 this morning.

-June 24/National Geographic Society executive to address 'which way print media?' What is the future of newspapers, magazines, books in this digital era of instant information? The vice president of National Geographics Society, Terry Adamson, will delve into those questions at 7 p.m. at the Harris Arts Center, 212 S. Wall St., Calhoun. Wayne Minshew, 678-848-6410 wminshew@gntc.edu.

-June 25-27, July 2-4/Broadway Spectacular III, $15 adults; $12 students and seniors. Details: RLT

-David Johnson, a member of the Floyd County Board of Education

-Heyman HospiceCare at Floyd to host volunteer training. Click

Replacing Shorter's president Dr. Harold Newman:

-It indeed was fitting. As Dr. Harold E. Newman announced his plans to retire when a successor is found and seated, you could hear a student in a nearby room practicing the flute. The music went on, even as the university's leader announced plans to help Shorter's next steps after five dynamic years of growth and change. Dr. Nelson Price, Shorter's board chair, called Newman "God's model for that moment" when he assumed the presidency. Price plans to appoint a search committee within a month but has no definitive time line on selecting Shorter's next president. One key duty, says Price, is for the committee members to "take a month or two" to pray about the critical choice. For more: Click Newman

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey 

- More instant replay in baseball? The players aren't in favor of it.

Rome Braves. Click Sports

-All-Star break today-Wednesday;  next game Thursday.

-Links to tonight's SAL All-Star game.

-Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.  (click)