Bartow deputies search for abducted 8-year-old. No cancellation of Rome commission race this year. Publix job fair draws more than 1,000 -- for 100 jobs. Geek Week set. Atlanta Braves to play in Rome March 29. High of 80 starting Thursday.

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Breaking news:
-Bartow authorities are trying to find a woman suspected of abducting an 8-month-old boy near Cartersville.

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia
-Rome will have a city commission election this fall: With challenger Wendy Davis in the Ward 2 race and incumbentsJamie Doss, Sue Lee and Detrick Redding each saying they're planning to run, Rome will have its first commission election in four years.
-Loudermilk honored by conservative group.
-Morning Buzz: Record-setting tribute in Bonneville.

Business Buzz:
-Huge turnout for Publix job fair; two other career fans planned soon in Dalton, LaFayette.
-Geek Week 2013 on the way from Greater Rome chamber.

Today's weather
-One more day near 90 and then three days of mild afternoon highs (near 80); rain posisble Thursday.

Today's latest jail reports

-Look for reports at 4 and 8 a.m., also at 8 p.m.

 

Public Health restaurant inspections

-The latest from Floyd County; no Bartow reports.

 

What's happening today

-Harbin ribbon cutting, three farmers' markets, Rome Braves' baseball.   

Coming soon: Hometown Seen.

-'Didn't I see your picture from ____?'  Yes, you did, if your friend was among those seen in Hometown Seen.

 

Chick-Fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

 

Rome Braves, State Mutual Stadium to host Atlanta Braves vs. Future Stars on March 29, with Bobby Cox coaching the minor league stars.

 

Berry College Vikings' football tickets go on sale Aug. 28.

 

  

John McClellan's high school football: Scrimmage time!

-Adairsville gets things started on Thursday night when the Ti

gers host the Dalton Catamounts. 

 

Rome Braves

-Rome wins opening game of seven-night home stand, 2-1 over Savannah.

-Tonight: Braves host Savannah, 7 p.m.

-See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.

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-Please join our guests Wednesday including:

-Dr. Leonard Reeves and Nina Lovelon the chamber's Geek Week 2013 set for Sept. 16-20.

-Rome Braves General Manager Mike Dunn and Manager Randy Ingle on the March 29 Atlanta Braves vs. Braves' Future Stars game at State Mutual Stadium.