More layoffs in carpet industry (Shaw in Dalton). Battles, Coomer vote no on Sunday package sales vote (it passes). Storms due night before Steeplechase. Free fries frenzy. Arey on sports

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Another spun yard plant closing in Dalton; 306 jobs lost.

-Cartersville went through it last summer with Mohawk plant; Tifton saw its spun yarn plant close in January 2010. Total jobs: 908.

 

House sends Sunday package sales option to Deal for signature 

-Bill lets local communities decide on Sunday sales.

-No votes: Battles, Coomer, Crawford, Reece. Yes: Dempsey of Rome.

 

Rough weather due day before Steeplecase this year

-Friday night be rough; gusty and cooler Saturday, 68 degrees.

-Complete weather below.

 

Latest jail reports.

 

Dining:

-Coconuts reopens for spring, summer seasons.

-Free fries: Arby's has free fries on Friday -- if you go to Facebook. Hardee's fries and a high five with the Rome Braves.

 

Regional buzz:

-Close call for sky diving plane pilot in Cedartown.

-Former congressional candidate here gives up Senate leadership spot over email questions.

-Latest health and education updates. 

Your latest forecast:

-Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77, low of 42.

-Thursday: High of 78, low of 50. 20% rain chance.

-Friday: Storms on the way.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey.

-Jimmer 'quits' classes; concussions haunt Terry Bradshaw.

 

Rome Braves:

-Augusta bounces back, beat Braves, 5-3. 

-Up next: 1 p.m. game today at State Mutual.