Gorgeous forecast: sunny, 64. Rain back tonight. A look at week ahead. Local Ash Wednesday services. St. Mary's parishioner ordained as new church deacon. Events planned for Churchill exhibit. Today's obituaries. Latest sports updates.

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Ware Mechanical forecast:

• Partly sunny, high near 64 with rain expected this evening.

Headlines:

• Week ahead: Final week of Pre-K registration, Rome and Floyd County Commissions to discuss Parks & Rec agreement during meetings. Week
• Ash Wednesday services set for local churches on Feb. 18. Services
• St. Mary's Catholic Church ordains new Deacon Steve Thacker. St. Mary's
• Sir Winston Churchill art exhibit opens this week at Oak Hill. Several community events planned in Feb, March. Churchill
• Floyd's chief nurse receives doctorate, Cartersville Medical and Redmond Regional offering free seminar on health insurance options. Health
• Obituaries for Feb. 8: Services today for William Autry. Notice for George Bourne. Obituaries
• Public health restaurant inspections scores for Northwest Georgia.  Dining.
• Floyd County Jail reports brought to you by Midian Roofing. CrimeWatch

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• Hardy Realty's open house showcase for today: Eight homes in Rome, Cave Spring. Hardy

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• Shorter finalizes 2015 Football schedule, first kickoff on Sept. 5.
• Shorter Hawks vs. University of Alabama-Huntsville: Women win 59-58, Men fall 70-58.
• Berry vs. Millsaps today: Women at 1 p.m. and Men at 3 p.m.
• Rome High School Swim Team competes in State Finals at Georgia Tech.
• High school basketball results.
• Youth soccer updates.

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• Please join our guests Monday including:
• At 7:10 a.m.: State Sen. 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.