LakePoint's wake board park could be ready by Independence Day. 60% chance of storms, rain today; continuing updates all day. Body found in Etowah was that of missing Kingston man. Cartersville High honored by U.S. News

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LakePoint's wake board park open by Independence Day?

-Groundwork is under way on $2 million first phase.

 

Body found in Etowah River confirmed to be missing Kingston man.

 

Cartersville High again part of 'Best High School in America' rankings.

  

 

Today's weather scenario:

-A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2 and 5 p.m. and then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m., according to the weather service.
-Wednesday: 60% chance of storms, high of 74, low of 43.
-Thursday: Mostly sunny, high of 72, low of 40.
-Friday: Sunny, high of 76, low of 51. 30% rain chance overnight.

 Latest jail reports.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition

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-Please join our guests including:

-Sen. Barry Loudermilk on his bid for the 11th Congressional District seat being vacated by Phil Gingrey after 2014.

-Dr. Tygar Evans, Rome High principal, on the school's latest honors from the U.S. News & World Report's Best High School in America report.

 

Rome Braves win series opener in Kannapolis, 5-3. 

-Tonight: Rome at Kannapolis