Two Cartersville doctors challenging state's regulatory process. Looking for a fireworks spot? Take a hike. 50% chance of storms today. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports, Cartersville Police arrest reports.

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Ware Mechanical forecast

• 50% chance of storms today, 80% on Thursday, 50% on Friday. Highs in the mid 80s.

Headlines:

• Commentary: Time to cancel the drama known as the Floyd County School System. Commentary
• Business: Cedartown's Jefferson's opens Monday. Skatelife gets a tune-up. Plus: Glad to be GRAD. Business
• Coosa Valley: Blood Assurance blood drive today at Dr. Miniyar Pediatrics. Take a hike to watch the fireworks. Gordon County Schools: Help wanted. News
• Smile Report: Rome Rotary installs 2015-16 officers. Smile
• Georgia Health News: Two Cartersville OB/GYNs -- denied expansion -- suing state over regulatory process. GHN
• Obituaries: No obituaries to report from Tuesday.
• Public Health restaurant inspections scores, brought to you by Dr. Miniyar Pediatrics. No dining updates from Tuesday. Dining
• 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

Rome Braves get hits but Lexington gets the runs, 14-10.

Lexington at Rome tonight at 7.

Atlanta Braves fall 6-1 to visiting Nationals.

Tonight: Atlanta hosts Washington, 7:10.

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

• Please join our guests including:
• At 7:40 a.m. From Shorter University: Sports information director  Karen Allen.
• At 8:40 a.m. Garrett Townsend of AAA South's Georgia office on latest gasoline prices, the Independence Day holiday and what to expect for the rest of the summer.