Publix job fair set for Aug. 13. Shaw Industries recruiting in Dalton and 40 new jobs coming to Rockmart. CRBI's first bacteria report of season. Weather: 30% rain chance, high of 85 today.

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Employment -Publix job fair Aug. 13 to help fill 110 jobs at Rome store. -Shaw, Department of Labor to interview prospects. -Ground breaking means 40 additional jobs on the way in Rockmart.   CRBI's first bacteria report of the season comes back OK.   High of 85 with a 30% rain chance. -Sunday and Monday's forecast are drier with sunshine.   5 things to know about today: -Lodge fish fry at the civic center. DIGS Inc. concert at DeSoto. $196 million lottery jackpot on the line tonight. 'Mater festival.   Today's latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Monday including: -Mike Barger of Kmart on the impact of back-to-school sales plus how to save a $1 off a gallon of gasoline. -Unity Christian's Glenn Getchell on the start of the new school year -- and the reason behind the delayed start.

Hometown Sports -Rome Braves bounce back, win 7-3 vs. Asheville Friday. -Braves in Asheville tonight for double-header. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos Click