Low 80s for Rome, Floyd school systems in new statewide tests; Trion tops, Polk lowest in NW Georgia. Low 80s on the way; more rain, too? Teens held in Gordon soccer hazing case. Restaurant scores

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Comparing the College and Career Ready Performance Index across Northwest Georgia school systems

-Trion gets highest score, Polk lowest among 10 local school systems.

-Closer look at Floyd, Rome scores.

-Today's Hometown Radio (below) includes county, state perspectives on the results.

 

Another soggy weekend in the forecast?
-After two weekends dominated by three or more inches of rain each, it appears storms and rain will be with us again Saturday (60% storm chance). Your forecast:
-Wednesday: Cloudy, high of 78, low of 54.
-Thursday: Sunny, high of 83, low of 59; 10% to 20 percent rain chance.
-Friday: 50% chance of storms, high of 82, low of 57.

 

WRGA: Two youths face sexual battery charges in Gordon Central soccer hazing.

 

Attorney wants indictments against Rome sexual molestation suspect dismissed.

 

Tuesday's Public Health Dining Reports: New Italian restaurant gets inspection.

 

Today's latest jail reports. 

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition

7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests Wednesday including:

-Jim O'Hara on the USTA tennis tournament bringing 1,000 players and fans to Rome this weekend.

-Georgia Schools Superintendent Dr. John Barge to discuss the college and career index.

-Tim Hensley of Floyd County Schools discussing the local numbers.

 

Hometown Sports

-Braves, Hagerstown split double header Tuesday, each scoring 1-0 wins.

-Today: Braves off; begin road trip Thursday.

-See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.Click