Spring arrives with sunshine and warmer temps. 600-plus job gain in February vs. year ago. Local family on AFV this Sunday. Thursday's Buzz: Chulio rezoning, Career fair today, Carville & Matalin at Berry. Norman Arey's Sweet 16 picks.

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Ware Mechanical weather: Spring arrives with sunshine and warmer temps today. Rain back in weekend forecast.   Today's headlines:   600-job gain for Rome/Floyd in February vs. year earlier Local family to be featured on America's Funniest Videos this Sunday. Thursday Buzz: Rezoning along Chulio Rd., NWGA Career Expo today, James Carville & Mary Matalin at Berry tonight  Regional Public Health restaurant scores for Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk and Chattooga.   Today's jail reports. -will be posted later today

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report   Norman Arey's Sweet 16 picks have ACC and BIG TEN flavor.                                                 March 29: Atlanta Braves v. Future Stars game at State Mutual Stadium. Tickets on sale. -2014 promotional schedule released. -Rome's season open April 3 on the road; first home game April 10 vs. Savannah.   Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

Your  Ware Mechanical forecast: -Thursday: Sunny, high of 64, low of 34. -Get your three-day forecast and updated weather links at Hometown Headlines.

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