Shorter buzzing as two alumni officials leave. Gingrey draws second opponent. Darlington's Powell prepares for NFL Combine. Waterfest XII due May 4-5. Much warmer, slight chance of rain.

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Two Shorter alumni leaders gone month after new boss's arrival.
-Both were Shorter graduates and their exit -- the university declines comment -- has classmates upset.

Gingrey draws second opponent in new District 11 race
-Democrat Jeff Anderson of Acworth is seeking the Democratic nomination for the redrawn 11th Congressional District, which includes Bartow, Cherokee and parts of Cobb and Fulton. U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey already has a GOP opponent, Mike Opitz.
-Super Tuesday primary is two weeks away; advance voting continues.
-Rome TEA Party meets at noon today, to have final presidential straw poll, SPLOST vote.

CRBI's Waterfest XII set for May 4-5. $2,500 for this year's quiz bowl winner.

Darlington grad Shawn Powell prepares for NFL Combine this week after receiving huge honor for his punting at Florida State.

Weather: 
-Tuesday: 20% rain chance, high of 62, low of 35.
-Wednesday: 20% rain chance, high of 70, low of 52.
-Thursday: 30, then 80% rain chance, high of 75, low of 53.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition,  7-9 a.m. weekdays
-On Rome's News Talk WRGA 1470 AM; click to listen online.
-Please join our guests including former Darlington and FSU punter Shawn Powell on preparing for the NFL Combine; Dr. Denise Crawley on the Community Mental Health Services Feedback Tour will be held from 3-6 p.m. at the Goodwill Career Center, and Jason Free of Keller Williams and president of the Greater Rome Board of Realtors. 

 

March 3: First Rome Braves invitational with Model, Pepperell, Coosa, Armuchee.

 

10th season home-opener is April 12 at State Mutual Stadium. 
-Miracle Field opening is April 14.