GOP's Saville wants changes to new congressional districts. Whitefield campaign moves to Facebook. Latest jail reports. Mid-90s again today; Irene stays to our east

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Politics:
-Floyd GOP's Ansley Saville urges colleagues to 'bombard' local lawmakers to change Floyd's fate in proposed congressional districts.
-Chad Whitefield's campaign for state Senate hits Facebook.

Local tremors get Northwest Georgians buzzing on Facebook.
-Tellus curator Julian Gray joins us at 8:10 a.m. today on WRGA 1470 AM to talk about Tuesday's quake.

Tracking Hurricane Irene:
-Darlington making trip to Orlando for Friday night game.
-Irene packing 110-mph winds this morning, still moving west-northwest.

Today's Buzz:
-State's banks post a profit through June 30.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

Your latest forecast:
-Wednesday: Sunny, high of 93, low of 65.
-Thursday: 20% rain chance, high of 94, low of 69.
-Friday: 20% rain chance, high of 90, low of 68.   

 

Rome Braves: Sports.

-Savannah falls 6-2 to Rome; teams play at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

-Today-Thursday: Home vs. Savannah.

-Rome Braves have huge finale at home with fan appreciation specials now through Aug. 30. Details  

 

John McClellan's first full week of picks and previews looks at an early, key showdown for Rome; Pepperell vs. Cartersville; Rockmart vs. Cedartown.