Hobby Lobby sets Sept. 19th opening day in Rome. Tropical Storm Arthur off East Coast. Floyd Schools opens transfer window. Floyd Medical welcomes new residents. Weather: 20% rain chance tonight. Still no rain in Independence Day forecast.

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Ware Mechanical forecast: Sunny high of 93 with 20% rain chance tonight. No rain in Independence Day weekend forecast.

Headlines:

• Hobby Lobby set to open Sept. 19 just behind ALDI's Aug. 28 opening. Stores
• East coast travelers keep eye on Tropical Storm Arthur. Storm
• Floyd County Schools: Student transfer applications now open through July 14. FBOE
• Floyd Family Practice Residency announces chief residents and new class. Floyd
• Public Health restaurant scores. Dining
• Floyd County Jail reports: 4 a.m., 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Crimewatch

Regular features:

• Our guide to Independence Day weekend sponsored by Sweet Frog. Guide
• Northwest Georgia's best source for job leads. Click Career Builder
• It's not to late to join dozens of summer camps under way in our area. Summer Camp
• Final days of this summer's Vacation Bible Schools. Bible School

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

• Rome Braves lose 3-1 to Augusta.
• Tonight: Braves vs. Augusta, 7 p.m. at State Mutual Stadium
• Home game photos by Mills Fitzner. Gallery  
• Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter (updated football information), Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

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• Please join our guest host Randy Quick and his guests including:
• Dr. Melissa Davis, Harbin Clinic, on summer safety issues for our kids.
• Mark McKinnon of DNR on boating safety over the holiday weekend.
• John Pillsbury on the Kiwanis Club's peach sale.