Rercord high of 84 Thursday followed by storms; same scenario today. Also due: Friday jail reports. What's ahead in Bartow County.

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Record heat, evening hail -- and more on the way?

-We saw a record high of 84 in Cartersville on Thursday and a few more hot days are ahead. The evening ended with a thunderstorm and hail. More rain is possible as well. Your forecast:

-Friday: 40% rain chance, high of 83, low of 57. 
-Saturday: 30% rain chance, high of 82, low of 53.
-Sunday: 20% rain chance, high of 85, low of 54.

 

Later this morning: Friday's Bartow County Jail reports.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County.

 

Shorter men, women continue national basketball championship hunt; broadcasts on 95.7 FM.
-Hawks play at 11:45 a.m. 

-Lady Hawks at 6:15 tonight. 

Tonight's MegaMillion jackpot worth $200 million. 
-Businessweek: Georgia lottery players 'biggest suckers in the nation' for buying tickets.

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Today's Sports:  

-10th season home-opener is April 12 at State Mutual Stadium. First pitch: Rocket Wheeler, team's first manager.

-Miracle Field opening is April 14.  

-The Rome Braves release 2012 Promotional Calendar; filled with events celebrating 10 years of the club calling Rome home. Sports

-Rome Braves 2012 season tickets now on sale. Home opener on April 12. Single-game tickets on sale March 17.