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Weather/aftermatch

-Rain shouldn't trigger mosquito outbreak but West Nile season almost here: Unlike South Georgia, we're not facing a mosquito outbreak. But people need to be prepared as West Nile season approaches, says health spokesman> Health

-Oostanaula crests at 18.8 feet, already down to 17.44 feet: The Oostanaula River was at 17.44 feet this morning as runoff slows from the recent rain in Northwest Georgia. The river was expected to peak at 19.8 feet but crested a foot under that. Flood stage is 25 feet. Track the Oostanaula> Click

-Rain possible Saturday, Sunday: Complete weekend forecast> WeatherCenter

Business Buzz

-Three major banks ordered to raise more capital following 'stress test': Among those on the government's list with local offices/holdings are SunTrust, Regions and Wells Fargo> Journal

-Huge first quarter for Anheuser-Busch InBev:  The now-international brewer saw profits jump 92 percent. The company owns the brewery in Cartersville that employs around 600 as well as Metal Container Corp. in Rome> MarketWatch

Dining & Drink

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores> Dining

-North Georgia wineries go heavy on Mother's Day brunches: Also, a UGA study profiles the average winery visitors (late 40s, earns $100K)> Wine Tours

 

WeatherCenter/brought to you by Roman Court

-Friday: 30% chance of showers, thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m.  High of 86.
-Friday night: 20% chance of showers, thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Low of 65.
-Saturday: 40% chance of showers, thunderstorms. High of 85.
-Saturday night: 30% chance of showers, thunderstorms, after 2 a.m. Low of 61.
-Sunday: 30% chance of showers, thunderstorms. High of 76.
-Sunday night: 40% chance of showers, thunderstorms. Low of 58.

-Live radar views:  Click The State or The Region

-For more, click WeatherCenter

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable / brought to you by Riverside Toyota

-You know you're a super star when ... women's underwear 'bares' your name
> Arey

Rome Braves updates> Click sports

-Braves earn 1-0 win over Legends on Thursday

-Lexington at Rome Friday, Saturday nights at 7

-Mills Fitzner's latest game photos> Click