Indoor football returning to Rome? Heat index of 108 today; rain, relief on the way. Social networking? How about social 'retailing.'

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Blistering heat continues; heavy rain on the way.

-101 on Thursday (record: 102 in 1956)

-Heat advisory in effect until 7 tonight across the region. Click

-Friday: High of 97; low of 74. 30% rain chance. Heat index of 108.

-Saturday: High of 90, low of 74. 60% rain chance.

-Sunday:  High of 90; low of 73. 60% rain chance.

-Forecast: Click  / Regional animated radar

Indoor football returning to Rome next year?

-That's the buzz in Downtown Rome as a franchisee prepares to bring the Southern Indoor Football League to Rome starting in March 2011. The league, which features the SIFL-champion Columbus, Ga., Lions and Albany, Ga., Panthers, is in talks with an out-of-town investor to bring a team to The Forum. Indoor football was played there for two years as the Rome Renegades twice made their way to the league championships games. The Renegades, under the direction of former Rome High Coach David Humphreys, lost both of those games. Rome businessman Harry Pierce and his partners shutdown the Renegades after the 2006 season.

-Rome High hosts Calhoun High in a football scrimmage tonight at 7:30 at Barron Stadium. Check these photos of what changes you'll find there. Click

-Darlington playoff-bound this season, High School Football Daily predicts. Also: schedule of tonight's scrimmages. Click

Maybe they should call it social retailing, not social media:

-Prime Outlets in Calhoun is planning a one-day-only Foursquare Fashion Dash, rewarding shoppers who check-in via Foursquare at participating stores with exclusive discounts and savings. The sale is from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday. Look for savings up to 20 percent off purchases at Black & Decker Factory Store, Catherine's Plus Size Outlet, Easy Spirit Outlet, Java Junction, Jones New York Outlet, Lane Bryant Outlet, maurices, Rak Outfitters, Tommy Hilfiger and VF Outlet. How it works: Customers using Foursquare check in with each other, give their locations and hear about or share items of interest. For example: shopping tips or specials. Where to eat--or to avoid eating. Prime Outlets is on Foursquare and the current mayor (most posted user) is "Kelly C."

CCH--that's all, folks: The exodus of CCH Small Firm Services from West Rome to near Kennesaw is complete. The last few employees checked out Thursday. With the move goes nearly 350 jobs although some have chosen to keep their homes in Greater Rome. And others have no choice with few homes in the $200,000-plus range selling these days.

Clients' letters show gratitude to Davies Homeless Shelter--and donors:

-Facebook uses will find seven letters posted on the William S. Davies Homeless Shelter's page, letters authored by some of those who have recovered their lives after times of trouble. To view:Click Shelter.

-Not a Facebook user? Click here.

-How to help the Davies Shelter:  Click or call

Friday's Buzz:

-Updates from Rome's Downtown Development Authority. Downtown

-Sept. 14 Wellness Works: 'Enhancing Mind-Body Connection' Rx

-Aug. 14/Guest list for GOP rally at Russell Airport grows. Politics

-Aug. 14/Early registration for the Aug. 21 Gary Tillman Memorial Clocktower 5K Road Race ends Saturday. Visit www.romerunnersclub.org.

-Redmond Regional seeks breast cancer survivors to share their stories of survival and hope in annual 'Surviving to Share' contest. Health

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Dining & Drink. Click

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores

-Upcoming beer, wine tastings. Wine News Vine

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey 

-Alabama repeat? No-no, says Norman. Penn State, LSU, Florida on Tide's schedule.

Rome Braves. Click Sports

-Braves rally but Augusta hangs on for 5-3 win.

-Tonight-Monday: Augusta at Rome.

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