Area colleges add programs, sports as students return this month. Big deadline for Rome News. Second athlete with local ties competes in London. 60% rain chance.

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia:

-Local colleges adding programs, sports as students return later this month.  

-Key deadline for Rome News on Tuesday.

-Another athlete with Rome ties prepares for Olympic challenge.

-Abbreviated, after-the-face sales tax holiday is Friday, Saturday.

-La Marie's plans: Get decked out.

 

Weather:  Slightly cooler this week.

-Monday: 60% chance of rain, high of 88, low of 71.

-Tuesday: 60% rain chance, high of 86, low of 69.

-Wednesday: 40% rain chance, high of 90, low of 70.

 

Gas:  Prices jump another 8 cents in  Georgia.

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-Dr. Renva Watterson, interim president at Georgia Highlands College.

 

Rome Braves' win streak snapped at 13; Kannapolis powers back, 9-1.