LakePoint Wendy's opens Monday; prototype of new Rome store? Cartersville man charged with Cassville woman's murder. Slightly cooler but the worst is yet to come. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports, Cartersville Police arrest reports.

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Ware Mechanical forecast

• It doesn't get any better than this -- in fact, it gets hotter next week
• Tips on staying cool plus a guide to local cooling stations. Safety

Headlines:

• Friday's Business: Wendy's opens Monday in Emerson; new look coming to Rome? More turnover in downtown Rome. Sneak preview at the new smokehouse. Business
• Coosa Valley: Rome Police warn about downtown skateboards, bikes. Bartow helping with back-to-school supplies. Interesting 'chain' of events in Cedartown. Coosa
• Cartersville man charged with killing woman, 36, in Cassville early Thursday. Arrest
• Floyd adds fetal echocardiography to get an early read on possible infant heart defects. Health.
• Weekend: Cats opens tonight in Rome. Super Hero 101 in Cartersville. Calendar
• Smile Report: Shorter announces dean's list for spring semester. Smile
• Public Health restaurant inspections scores, brought to you by Dr. Miniyar Pediatrics. Dining
• Obituaries: Obituaries: Services for Dorothy Louise Little, Melton Hugh Terry, Richard Leonard Jones. Funerals
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Midian Roofing. CrimeWatch

Regular features:

• Our list of summer camps across Northwest Georgia. Camps
• Big plans for Vacation Bible School this summer. VBS
• Northwest Georgia traffic conditions via Google Maps or Waze.
• Today's business headlines from  Georgia Trend
• Northwest Georgia's best source for job leads. Click Career Builder

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

Ribbon cutting set for Sept. 12 for Berry's Valhalla stadium.

Preseason honors for four Shorter Hawks' football players.

Rome Braves edge Hickory, 3-2.

Today: Rome at Lexington.

Another Rome Brave joins the All-Star squad -- plus more roster changes.

Atlanta Braves lose finale to Boston, 5-2.

Today: New York Mets in town, 7:35 p.m.

Hometown Headlines on the radio, 7-9 a.m. WRGA 98.7 FM

• Please join our guest today including:
• At 7:40 a.m.: Harbin Clinic's Dr. Paul Brock and Dr. Bennett Brock join us to talk about sons who've followed their fathers into similar careers.
• At 8:10 a.m.: Georgia Highlands College's Director of Student Support Services Angie Wheelus on helping flood victims in Oklahoma and Texas.
• At 8:40 a.m.: Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable.