2012 elections just got hotter thanks to congressional changes. Tracking Irene. John McClellan's high school football predictions. Mid-90s today. Latest jail reports. Rome Braves win.

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Suddenly, 2012 congressional election gets hot
-New district boundaries sees Phil Gingrey lose Floyd County; Tom Graves to seek new seat. But will changes encourage others to jump in, too?

 

Keep an eye on Hurricane Irene; could be a factor in our weather by the weekend.   

-Darlington football team's trip to Orlando to be decided by Wednesday.  

 

Latest business updates from Northwest Georgia. 

 

Code Orange smog alert today for Bartow, metro ATL.

 

Your latest forecast:

-Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high of 92, low of 62.
-Wednesday: Sunny, high of 91, low of 66.
-Thursday: 20% rain chance, high of 94, low of 68.  

 

Latest public health updates.

 

Reports from the Bartow County Jail.

 Huge weekend of high school football on the way
-John McClellan's first full week of picks and previews looks at an early, key showdown for Rome High; Pepperell vs. Cartersville; Rockmart vs. Cedartown; and Darlington's road trip to Orlando (weather permitting).    

 

Rome Braves: Sports

-Rome Braves win opener vs. Sandgnats, 4-3.
-Tonight-Thursday, home vs. Savannah.

 

John McClellan's high school football report.    

 

Coming Sept. 2: Norman Arey's first Norman's No-Nos column of the 2011 college football season.