'Heat wave' begins; storms to follow Friday? Latest on Adairsville accident that killed Rome pastor. Cartersville/Bartow shin in latest Georgia Trend. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports

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Ware Mechanical weather: -We're getting a bit of a summer preview with a high of 81 today and 83 on Wednesday before we cool down a bit. Watch Friday's weather as thunderstorms are expected both day and night.     Headlines:      Northwest Georgia gets prime time exposure in April's Georgia Trend. NW Georgia Business: ALDI already looking for staff in Rome; 'Bartow Village' returns to Steeplechase April 19. Latest updates on the passing of Pastor Nim Russell, his wife Julia's injuries. Today's parade, pinwheels mark beginning of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Public Health restaurant inspection scores from Floyd, Bartow.  Today's jail reports.

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report   Rome Braves: -Meet the 2014 Rome Braves later today. -Rome's season open April 3 on the road; first home game April 10 vs. Savannah. -Game photos by Mills  Fitzner. Photos   Georgia Fire indoor football team selling tickets. Season opener is Saturday at The Forum.        Shorter Hawks' spring football scrimmage is Friday at Barron Stadium.   Pink Day is Sunday for Berry College Softball.                           Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

Your  Ware Mechanical forecast: -Tuesday: Sunny, high of 81, low of 46.   -Get your three-day forecast and updated weather links at Hometown Headlines.

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