LakePoint's wake board park could be ready by Independence Day. 60% chance of storms, rain today; continuing updates all day. County OK's McCord contract, reports WRGA. Brewhouse expands lunch service.

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LakePoint's wake board park open by Independence Day?

-Groundwork is under way on $2 million first phase.

 

Today's weather scenario:

-A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2 and 5 p.m. and then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m., according to the weather service.
-Wednesday: 60% chance of storms, high of 74, low of 43.
-Thursday: Mostly sunny, high of 72, low of 40.
-Friday: Sunny, high of 76, low of 51. 30% rain chance overnight.

 

WRGA: Commissioners OK's McCord's new contract as county manager.

 

Dining

-Brewhouse expands lunch service next week. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday service added.

-No Public Health restaurant inspection scores Tuesday.

 

Body found in Etowah River confirmed to be missing Kingston man.

 

Library ready for thousands of young readers this summer. 

 

Latest jail reports.

 

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