Back-to-school sales strong again this year. After flash flood warning Saturday, 20% rain chance today, high in the upper 80s. Latest today: Bartow County Jail, Cartersville Police reports.

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Ware Mechanical forecast:

Isolated storms swamps parts of Northwest Georgia Saturday; 20% rain chance today. High of 89.

Headlines:

• Back-to-school shopping: Big season for local retailers. Plus: When school starts across Northwest Georgia. Shopping
• Rome Cleaners moving Broad Street location; adding drive-through service. Cleaners
• Papa John's opens in Cedartown. Parks & Rec expands Silver Sneakers program. Buzz
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Northwest Georgia. Dining
• Bartow County Jail reports, Cartersville Police arrest reports.

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Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

• Rome Braves fall to Drive, 4-2 Saturday night. Rematch at 4 this afternoon.
• Additional updates on the Braves: Big reunion.
• Huge fall ahead for Barron Stadium with college, high school, middle school football -- and Peach State. Barron

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