Triple-digit Heat; Wave of Executive Changes at Banks; Berry Teacher helping Gulf

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Weather: Triple-Digit Heat Today, Index of 103

-Today: Sunny, high of 100. Heat Index of 103. The record high is 104.

-Tonight: Low of 70.

-Friday: Sunny, high of 98. Heat Index of 101. Chance of afternoon showers.

-Friday Night: 40% chance of rain. Low of 73.

-Extended forecast: Click  / Regional radar

Following Tuesday's resignation of Dwight Stout, President and CEO of Greater Rome Bank, the Northwest Georgia region has seen a wave of executive changes at community banks in the past year. Business

Berry Elementary Art teacher, Claire Howard, is putting her creative skills to work to raise money to help the Gulf coast region affected by the oil spill. Buzz

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores. Dining

Thursday's Buzz:

-New Campaign Finance Reports filed: Senate District 52: Republican Barry Loudermilk reported $30,485 in contributions. Report; House District 16: Democrat Rick Crawford reported $5,938.89 in contributions. Report

-Roman Layla Shipman has been elected to serve as the National Committee Woman for the Georgia Young Republicans. Release

-GNTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy now accepting applications.GNTC

-Coosa Valley Credit Union supports Murphy-Harpst in Rome Braves Annual Charity Challenge. Release

What's ahead in Bartow County:

-July 10: Free Downtown Cartersville Summer Concert Series will feature Still Cruzin', 7-9 p.m. Bartow History Museum and Booth Western Art Museum will host a Backyard BBQ before the concert from 5-7 p.m. Held on the South Lawn of the Booth Museum (501 Museum Drive), guests may enjoy games, music, kids' activities, $7 (plus tax) barbecue plates courtesy of Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse

-City of Cartersville's Fire Hydrant testing schedule for July 6-8. List

Wednesday report from the Bartow County Jail. Click

Your forecast: Sunny and Hot

-Today: Sunny, high of 100. Heat Index of 103. The record high is 104.

-Tonight: Low of 67.

-Friday: Sunny, high of 97. Heat Index of 102.

-Friday Night: 50% chance of rain. Low of 73.

-Extended forecast: Click  / Regional radar

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey 

-Congratulations to Georgia President Michael Adams' handling of the Damon Evans affair

Rome Braves. Click Sports

-Braves lose final game of series at Savannah, 6-2.

-Next game: Braves are back home tonight for 5-game series with Charleston, 7 p.m.