Gas prices finally moving the right way -- for now. Temperatures definitely on the decline; 68 today. Hurricanes win. McClellan and Arey football picks.

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Gas prices finally heading in the right direction -- but for how long? -We're still paying 84 cents more a gallon today than a year ago.

 

Toys R Us Express returning to Calhoun Premium Outlets in October.

 

Today's buzz:

-GPB takes a look at possible 411 Connector detour.

-Latest updates from the chamber of commerce.

 

Bartow County Jail reports.

 

Big win for Hurricanes: Cartersville 21, Ringgold 7.

 

John McClellan's high school predictions. Football
-Region, subregion play begins Friday night; Unity Christian, Adairsville, Calhoun will move to 3-0; nail-biter for Armuchee.

-Links to radio, web broadcasts of tonight's games.

-Get tonight's scores at www.wrgarome.com 

 

Norman's No-Nos:

-Norman Arey's picks for this weekend's college football losers will post Friday morning exclusively on Hometown Headlines.

Shorter Hawks open home season at Barron Stadium this Saturday.

 

Shorter Hawks' home opener Saturday at Barron Stadium.

-Shorter says thanks to SPLOST voters for stadium emhancements.

-Game preview: Hawks vs. Pikesville, 1:30 p.m. kickoff.  

 

Atlanta Braves honor top minor leaguers, including several from Rome.