Rain expected this afternoon/evening. Busy weekend in NW Georgia. Mega Millions jackpot at $540 million. Friday's Buzz.

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Rain with possible thunderstorms expected to arrive this afternoon and evening.  

Latest weather forecast:  

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Friday: 60% rain chance, high of 77, low of 56.

 

-Saturday: 10% rain chance, high of 81, low of 51.

-Sunday: 20% rain chance, high of 86, low of 57. 

-Latest pollen count: 1,275. Atlanta Allergy & Asthma

Mega Millions jackpot now at an estimated world-record $540 million for tonight's drawing. 

 

Busy weekend in NW Georgia:
-NW Georgia Women's Expo in Cartersville
-Rome International Festival at Bridgepoint
-Hike for Habitat at Berry
-Berry's World Music and Dance Festival
-And lots more....

Friday's Buzz:  

-One jail officer with Floyd Co. Sheriff's Office terminated; two other suspended following internal investigation by GBI. 

-U.S. Rep. Tom Graves votes in favor of House Republican Budget for Fiscal Year 2013. 

-Isakson and Chambliss vote against tax hike on American energy producers.

   

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-Please join Jim O'Hara this week on Hometown Headlines: The Radio Edition. John Druckenmiller returns April 2.

 

-Today's guests include Randy Ingle, Rome Braves Manager; Rep. Tom Graves; and Tamara Tillman Smathers, First Baptist Church of Rome