Sunday, July 21, 2013

Heavy rain possible this afternoon, evening with 60% rain chance. Rain in forecast all week. Rome Braves' fans enjoy slugfest of game and post-game concert. A look at week ahead. Top 5 for Sunday. Latest jail reports.

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Heavy rain possible this afternoon; 60% rain chance

-The best chances will be this afternoon and evening with the additional instability provided by daytime heating.

Look for a chance of rain everyday this week

-Sunday: 60% chance of rain, high of 86, low of 71.

-Monday: 60% rain chance, high of 86, low of 71.

-Tuesday: 50% rain chance, high of 88, low of 70.

 

'Slippery When Wet' rocks State Mutual Stadium

-The Braves game was a slugfest with 19 runs and 26 hits combined between both teams. But, Lakewood prevailed after the Braves' ninth inning rally fell short, 10-9. Sports

 

 A look at the week ahead:

-July 23: Two resolutions to approve Sunday alcohol sales at stores and restaurants up for review at Tuesday's County Commission meeting.

-July 23: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey will host a Veteran's Workshop to assist local veterans in navigating the Veteran's Affairs claims processing.

-July 24: Rome's Redevelopment Committee meets at 2:30 p.m. in the Sam King Room at City Hall. Expected topic: CityCenter and Burwell Creek.

-July 24: Goodwill of North Georgia's Career Center is sponsoring a job fair at the Rome location, 154 Hicks Drive, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

 

The Top 5 things about Sunday

-The Rome Braves-Lakewood Blue Claws game begins at 5 p.m. Sunday.

-Arscenic & Old Lace by Pumphouse Players, Sunday at 3 p.m. at Legion Theatre on West Main Street in Cartersville.

-'Justice for Treyvon Martin' march and walk at 5 p.m. in Rome at corner of Broad St. and First Ave.

-Brewhouse Music & Grill on Broad St. will host Sunday Blues with Scott Thompson and The Unusual Suspects from 6-8 p.m., plus kids eat free all day.

-Deals of the day: Kids eat free at Steak 'n Shake, 838 Turner McCall Blvd. Sunday, with every $8 in adult food purchased. Kids eat free all day at Buffalo's Southwest Cafe, 440 Shorter Ave. and kids eat free at Curlee's Fish House & Oyster Bar on Broad St. from 5-9 p.m. (one free meal per adult entree ordered).

 

Public Health restaurant inspection scores.

 

Today's latest jail reports.
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-Please join our guests Monday including:

-Layla Shipman of the Floyd County Republican Party on what recent political updates mean to the Aug. 17 GOP rally at the airport.

-Dan Sweitzer of Floyd on Tuesday's groundbreaking for Polk Medical Center near Cedartown.

-Abbie Salmon, Floyd's new 4H and Youth leader.

Hometown Sports
-Rome Braves fall to Lakewood, 10-9.
-Braves vs. Lakewood today at 5.
-See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos Click

 

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