Gas prices jump by more than a dime vs. a week ago -- but still $1 less than a year ago. Legislative fuel tax detour under fire. 60% chance of rain today; high near 60. Later today: Bartow County Jail, Cartersville Police arrest reports

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Ware Mechanical forecast:

• Not as nice as Sunday (67 degrees!)  but a high of 60 with less than two tenths of an inch of rain

Headlines:

• Downtown's gradual makeover just getting started; museum, insurance office opening this week. Downtown
• Rome City Commission resolution torches legislative bid to siphon fuel tax from local government. Tonight
• Southern Food & Fashion opens on Redmond; Lucky Food Mart coming to Chulio in East Rome. Business
• Gas prices jump by 10 to 16 cents in just a week; still more than $1 less per gallon than a year ago. Gas
• Public health restaurant inspections scores for Northwest Georgia return Tuesday.  Dining.
• Bartow County Jail reports brought to you by Midian Roofing

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• Model Lady Blue Devils No. 4, Model boys no. 8 in latest AA basketball rankings. Darlington Lady Tigers No. 5 in AA.
• 7-AA basketball tournament starts today at Model.
• Berry vs. Millsaps: Viking women get key win; men also win.

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• Please join our guests Monday including:
• At 7:10 a.m.: State Senator Chuck Hufstetler on proposed transportation funding.
• At 7:40 a.m.: Tim Herrington, Director of Floyd County Emergency Management, on the office's new phone app that could save your life.
• At 8:40 a.m.: Dr. Brian Carroll of Berry College on the implosion of NBC news anchor Brian Williams.