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Arrest made in June 25 murder in Bartow.

 

Code Orange air quality alert again today for Bartow, metro Atlanta.

 

A few holes in those Dunkin Donut rumors:

-Rome, Polk, Chattooga franchise still available.

 

June couldn't get out of here fast enough: 23 days of 90-plus degree heat; 4.12 inches of rain.  Weekend weather below. 

 

Guide to Independence Day weekend events.
-Parades, fireworks,  musical tributes.

Regional updates:

-Another green light for 'Project River,' huge distribution center proposed near Floyd-Bartow line.
-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores.  

 

Your Independence Day Weekend forecast: Sizzling -- and soggy?

-Friday: Sunny, high of 96, low of 61.

-Saturday: 20% rain chance, high of 97, low of 65.

-Sunday: 30% rain chance, high of 99, low of 66.

-Independence Day: 40% rain chance, high of 98, low of 68.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey 
-NFL quarterbacks galore; PGA is beginning to be fun again.

 

Rome Braves: Sports
-Savannah completes sweep of Braves, 4-2.
-Tonight at 7 p.m.: Charleston in Rome. 

-Fireworks following Saturday night's game.