Governor at Toyo Tire today to mark expansion; more news due? Bank of America closes downtown branch. 15 area Georgia Power workers en route to help Arkansas storm victims. More heat, inch of rain here. Norman's No Nos. Later: Jail reports

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Ceremonies today in Rome, Bartow mark major expansions -Governor due at Mohawk plant, then Toyo Tire today. Keep an eye out for additional announcements as well.   In 2013, existing industries in Rome/Floyd investi more than $150 million to create jobs, retain hundreds of others.   15 area Georgia Power workers en route to storm-struck Arkansas. -Some 400 employees, contractors left this morning to help with recovery efforts from the massive ice storm sweeping the Midwest. Local business updates -Bank of America closing downtown Cartersville office.   Public Health restaurant scores -Updates from Floyd, Bartow counties.   Ware Mechanical forecast: -We could see an inch of rain today, tonight on top of the half-inch that fell Thursday. Soggy weekend ahead.   Today's jail reports.

Chick-Fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report  Norman Arey's Norman's No Nos: How the SEC might return to the national title race.   Rome Braves announce 2014 game times, promotions.   -Annual pancake breakfast Saturday.   John McClellan's high school playoff picks: -John's  semifinal high school forecast for this weekend   Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.   Final four set for NAIA title game; Saturday's winners play Dec. 21 at Barron Stadium. -Update on ticket sales.

Your  Ware Mechanical forecast: -Friday: 50% to 100% chance of rain, highs in the low 70s.   -Get your three-day forecast and updated weather links at Hometown Headlines.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online atwrga.streamon.fm  -Please join our guests Friday including: -An SEC Championship game debate with John McClellan (Auburn) and WRGA's Kevin Karel (Missouri). -Updates on today's annual Can-a-Thon with Capt. Doug McClure from the Salvation Army. -Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable.