New student center in Cartersville among changes at local colleges this fall. Slightly cooler week ahead. Latest jail reports. What's ahead ni Bartow County.

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia:

-Local colleges adding programs, sports as students return later this month.  

-Key deadline for Rome News on Tuesday.

-Another athlete with Rome ties prepares for Olympic challenge.

-Abbreviated, after-the-face sales tax holiday is Friday, Saturday.

-La Marie's plans: Get decked out.

 

Weather:  Slightly cooler this week.

-Monday: 60% chance of rain, high of 86, low of 71.

-Tuesday: 70% rain chance, high of 84, low of 68.

-Wednesday: 50% rain chance, high of 90, low of 69.

 

Later today: Latest jail reports.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County.

 

Gas:  Prices jump another 8 cents in  Georgia.

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Hometown Headlines Radio Edition,

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-7 to 9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online. Monday's guests: 

-Dr. Renva Watterson, interim president at Georgia Highlands College.

 

Rome Braves' win streak snapped at 13; Kannapolis powers back, 9-1.