Latest updates on local politics, business. Dry and cool today; wetter, warmer weekend ahead. Public Health restaurant scores. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports

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Ware Mechanical weather: - Our dry, cool air, mixed with high winds, increase our chances of outdoor fires today, according to the National Weather Service. Look for a high of 54 today with a low of 37 tonight. We have a 30 percent rain chance overnight as well. Warmer weekend ahead.   Today's headlines:    Business Buzz: Key update due today. Greater Rome Bank -- and Tellus -- celebrate separate milestones. Campaign 2014: County Commission races could be the hottest local contests on the May 20 ballot. Rhonda Wallace to seek re-election to Post 1 seat on Floyd County Commission. Remembering Jacqueline 'Mudd' Cline, cofounder of Cave Spring's Cline Pharmacy. Update due later today on Berry eagle egg. Public Health restaurant scores for Floyd, Bartow.   Today's jail reports.

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report   Coosa falls to Calhoun, 67-59; Calhoun moves to Class AA basketball final four. Rome Braves again host High School Invitational; also, No Excuses 5K. Georgia student athletics dominate Berry's latest round of football commitments.     March 29 Atlanta Braves v. Future Stars game at State Mutual Stadium. Tickets on sale March 8.   Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

Your  Ware Mechanical forecast: -Friday: Sunny skies, high of 54,low of 37. 30% chance of showers. -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: Jay Shell of Brewhouse Music & Grill on his upcoming Rome River Jam concert at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. Tony Kunczewski,  head football coach of the Berry Vikings, on the first wave of 2014 team recruits. Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable.

Cold Thursday, overnight; high of 70 by Sunday. Latest political updates. Regional Public Health restaurant scores; two 60s this week. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports

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Ware Mechanical weather: - Winter is back with a low of 25 so far today ( as of 5 a.m.) and a 19-degree wind chill out there. We'll see sunny skies and a high of 45 today and then down to 20 tonight. Weekend outlook: Much better. Sunny skies, highs between 61 and 71. Rain returns Sunday night.   Today's headlines:     Rome gets a new indoor football team: The Georgia Fire. First game at The Forum: April 5. New owners, same menu for Fox's Pizza Den in Armuchee. Pepperell High welcomes business, industry leaders for students' mock interviews today, Friday. Diane Coker to run for County Commission,  Post 5; Maxey to seek four-year term on commission, Register today to save $5 on 'Cartersville Has Heart' 5K, 1-Mile Kids Fun Run this Saturday. Redmond Regional presents Frist Awards to Dr. Frank Stegall, nurse Amanda Bohannon and volunteer Jackie Miller. Public Health restaurant scores for Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk and Chattooga counties. Two scores in the 60s this week.   Today's jail reports.

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report     Latest high school basketball tournament updates:   -The Darlington Lady Tigers defeated Calvary Day School 57-38 Wednesday afternoon to earn a spot in the Class A Final Four.   -Coosa takes on Calhoun High in the Elite 8 round of the state AA tournament tonight at 7 in Calhoun. Tickets are $7.    March 29 Atlanta Braves v. Future Stars game at State Mutual Stadium. Tickets on sale March 8.   Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

Your  Ware Mechanical forecast: -Thursday: Sunny skies, high of 49, low of 20 overnight. -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 Thursday:  -A double segment (8:10-9 a.m.) with Lindsey Howerton, Social Services administrator for Floyd County Department of Family and Children's Services, on the foster care crisis in Floyd County.

Light rain, no snow or sleet, overnight. Tonight: Low of 20. Latest on Rome News' chapter 11 filing. Applebee's open, Fairfield Inn next in Calhoun. Public Health restaurant scores for Bartow County. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports

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Ware Mechanical weather: -We've had some light rain but it apparently didn't get cold enough for sleet or even a bit of snow as originally forecast. But it wll get colder throughout the day with a low of 20 tonight. Today's high: only 45 degrees. Watch the wind chill as we'll see gusts to 20 mph.   Today's headlines:   RNT's bankruptcy attorney seeks $37,000 in legal work, expenses. Business: Good first month for Calhoun's Applebee's; Fairfield Inn & Suites opens in April. Public Health restaurant scores for Floyd, Bartow counties.     Today's jail reports.

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report Latest high school basketball tournament updates. Darlington, Model boys fall. Calhoun boys win, advance to round 3 College basketball: Shorter men, women fall to West Georgia. Georgia Highlands: Men, women pick up wins.   March 29 Atlanta Braves v. Future Stars game at State Mutual Stadium. Tickets on sale March 8.   Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

Your  Ware Mechanical forecast: -Wednesday: High of only 45 today, low of 20. 20% chance of rain. -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 Wednesday: -The Rev. Chris Barberi of Rome First United Methodist Church on the Georgia House of Representatives voting yes for a bill that lets churches and bars individually decide on whether gun owners can carry weapons into their buildings. It was supported by representatives Paul Battles, Christian Coomer, Katie Dempsey, Trey Kelley and Eddie Lumsden. -Tax Commissioner Kevin Payne on whether you have the opportunity to opt in to the new Title Ad Valorem Tax System before Friday's deadline with your recent auto purchase.

'Wintry mix' possible from 4-7 a.m. Wednesday; much colder, too. Partner in Brown Center part of Rome hotel project. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports

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Ware Mechanical weather: - Another chance of snow early Wednesday with less than two tenths of an inch of total accumulation (rain, sleet and snow) possible. The timing is bad -- 4 until 7 a.m. -- with school and the morning commute. Also watch the wind chill as gusts today will hit 20 mph and grow to 25 mph overnight. Low near freezing.   Today's headlines:  West Third partner worked on Brown Conference Center. Darlington's 'Second Century' video latest stunner from Rome's Brand Red Studios. Fox's returning to Armuchee? Job fairs for 15 positions set for Wednesday, Friday. Commissioner Wendy Davis only 'no' vote on naming Sammy Rich next city manager; cites hiring process, not Rich's abilities. 2014 Community Holy Week schedule set. Republicans, Democrats set qualifying locations, times for next week. Georgia Title Ad Valorem Tax Opt In expires Friday. 2014 Community Holy Week schedule set. Public Health restaurant scores for Floyd County; no Bartow report Monday.     Today's jail reports.

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report       Latest high school basketball tournament updates. -Darlington girls advance to round two.   March 29 Atlanta Braves v. Future Stars game at State Mutual Stadium. Tickets on sale March 8.   Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

Your  Ware Mechanical forecast: -Tuesday: Cloudy, high of 59, low of 33; 50% chance of rain. -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 Tuesday: -U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, who's in Rome today. -Assistant City Manager Sammy Rich who has been named to replace City Manager John Bennett come June. -Jessica Brady of AAA South on spring break trips at a far and near for time-starved kids and parents. -Nelle Reagan will be your guest host from 8 until 9 this morning.

How you can ease the foster care crisis. Business Monday: Cartersville Medical's new ER opens. Cooler today, maybe 'wintry mix' overnight Tuesday, cold Wednesday. Gas prices up 7 cents but far lower than a year ago. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports

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Ware Mechanical weather: -Temperatures return to normal today  with much cooler air on the way for Wednesday, Thursday. There's a chance of wintry precipitation Tuesday night/Wednesday morning in some parts of North Georgia.   Today's headlines:  -Floyd County's foster care crisis: How you can help. -Business Monday: Things are sizzling at Cookout Burger location. Stacker'z opens in Silver Creek. Cartersville Medical's new ER opens. -Latest gas prices:  Gas prices jumped 7 cents last week; still almost 50 cents a gallon less than a year ago   Today's jail reports. -4 and 8 a.m., again at 8 p.m. seven days a week.

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report   Berry women, men split basketball series with Birmingham Southern. Shorter Hawks baseball sweeps Christian Brothers.  Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

Your  Ware Mechanical forecast: -Monday: Mostly sunny, high of 61, low of 34. -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 Monday: -Secretary of State Brian Kemp on the bid to hold Georgia's presidential primary on March 1, 2016. -Chris Kozelle of Berry College on the explosion of interest in the eagles nests on campus, especially Saturday's hatching of one of two eggs in the nest near Krannert Center.

More than 1,100 without power between Adairsville, Cartersville following overnight storms. About a half inch of rain. Weekend: Clearing skies, highs in the upper 60s. Latest regional updates. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports

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Ware Mechanical weather: Overnight storm: The tornado watch was canceled at 4:45 a.m. A thunderstorm warning was on target with the storm dumping close to an inch of rain here and packing gusts of 37 mph. Several thousand homes without power today in Northwest Georgia. Weekend outlook: We'll see gradual clearing and a high of 61 today, a far cry from Thursday's 72. The weekend looks great: Sunny skies, highs in the upper 60s, lows in the mid-30s. Today's headlines:  Other stores staying open as construction begins on ALDI; grocer due late summer/early fall. WRGA about to add FM signal 98.7. Confluence concludes today with busy morning session. Mohawk sees big jump in fourth quarter, 2013 sales and profits. Registration under way for March 15 Leprechaun-a-thon 5K & 2 Mile Health Walk in downtown Rome. Second Annual Women's Health Fair set for March 1. Latest Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Floyd County. The Weekend Guide.     Today's jail reports..

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report     Latest on the basketball road trip for Shorter men, women. Men win, women lose in West Florida.   Berry teams travel to Millsap today.   Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

Your  Ware Mechanical forecast: -Friday: Clearing, high of 62, low of 30. -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: -Head Football Coach Charles Smith as he assembles a team of seventh graders to play all-stars from Florida. -Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable.

High of 75 today; thunderstorms due overnight. WRGA: 3 men arrested in Cartersville had terror plot. Academy Sports opens April 11. Confluence 2014 begins. Regional Public Health restaurant scores. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports

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Ware Mechanical weather: We're in for some spring-like thunderstorms overnight, probably beginning after 2 a.m. Updates all day. Look for a high today of 75, 17 degrees above our normal for this time of year. Today's headlines:    Chilling story from WRGA on the three suspects arrested on federal weapons and explosives charges last Saturday.   Academy Sports + Outdoors to open April 11.   Demolition starts to make way for new Community Kitchen building.   Confluence 2014 opens at DeSoto: Today's schedule.    The Season Events grows as Holly Lynch's The Season partners with caterer Ray Harris.   PowerBall jackpot update. Rome in Bloom tour set. Kemp: 2016 presidential primary could be March 1.   Regional Public Health restaurant scores. From Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk, Chattooga counties.   Today's jail reports.

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report      All four county high schools to be represented in state basketball playoffs.   Basketball: -Georgia Highlands College sports updates. The Lady Chargers travel to Albany Georgia to take on Albany Tech today. GHC men on the road in Albany to take on Albany Tech. Tip off 7:30pm. -Shorter men begin final road series tonight: Shorter (8-14 overall, 5-11 GSC) opens its travels heading to Pensacola, Fla., for an 8 p.m. Gulf South Conference showdown a West Florida. Hawks -The Lady Hawks open a three-game Gulf South Conference road trip starting set squaring off against West Florida at 6 tonight in Pensacola where they will be out to provide head coach Vic Mitchell with a milestone 400th career win. Lady Hawks   Baseball: college Berry takes finale with Bates, 8-3. Softball: Berry splits with LaGrange. Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

Your  Ware Mechanical forecast: -Thursday: Tricky day ahead. High of 75, low of 48. Rain, thunderstorm chance tonight: 100 percent. -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 Thursday: Rome City Schools superintendent Dr. Jeff Bearden on the decision to extend the school day to compensate for lost instruction time. Dr. Brian Carroll, professor of communication at Berry College, on no laughing matter: fewer parodies of the national news.