Weekend rainfall tops 1.15 inches; more today? Behind the region's sports store boom. Key week in politics. Gas prices down 41 cents/gallon vs. a year ago.

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What's buzzing in Northwest Georgia.

-Why so many sports stores in Northwest Georgia? 'Sports in general, sports products and events are a tremendous economic engine' for our area.

-Politics: Preston Smith endorses; Casey Cagle hosts. New venue for Floyd GOP. Legislative brunch: check the audience on Wednesday as well as the podium.

-New brunch, new lunch brewing at La Marie's.

-Goodwill consolidates at Etowah Crossing.

-Hall of Fame honors for local dog trainer.

Gas prices down 41 cents a gallon vs. a year ago.

Weather: Soggy start to the new week

-Weekend storms leave 1.15 inches of rain.

-Monday: 30-50% rain chance, high of 75, low of 57.

-Tuesday: 20% rain chance, high of 81, low of 57.

-Wednesday: 20% rain chance, high of 82, low of 55.

 

Culberson gets a hit, some solid glove work in first major league start.

Hometown Headlines: The Radio Edition.
-7-9 a.m., WRGA 1470 AM. Listen online.

-Join us for updates on the CityCenter project at Riverside Parkway and Turner McCall; Jay Shell talks about plans for this Saturday's River Jam at Ridge Ferry Park; and Col. Oscar Poole offers barbecue advice as grilling season begins.

 

Rain out for Rome Braves Sunday; on the road starting tonight.