How do 'locals' compete with Krispy Kreme and others? Civic center opens for advance voting. . 1.5 inches on the way; severe storms, too? Sports updates. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports, Cartersville Police reports.

Where your news day starts: www.bartowheadlines.com:

 

Ware Mechanical weather:

• At least 1.5 inches on the way late today, Tuesday. Severe weather possible Wednesday. Weather

Today's headlines:

• Independents vs. big chains: How 'locals' compete with a Krispy Kreme or an Olive Garden. Dining
• Buzz: City Creamery a few months away. Mount Berry has the ultimate seasonal job: a bunny. Gas prices and a doughnut detour. Buzz
• Agenda: Final week of advance voting. Adult Spell Off returns Friday. Two job fairs. Agenda
• Latest Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Returns Tuesday.  Dining
• Remembering Mr. Alvin Phillips Sr. Obituaries
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. CrimeWatch

Regular features:

• 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

• High school basketball: Model to play Putnam County on Friday at 4:45 p.m. in Milledgeville; Calhoun boys face Jenkins on Friday at 6:30 p.m. in Augusta.
• 'Shouldering the Burton' puts spotlight on Darlington grad's nearly perfect first game at Georgia Tech. Dulaney
• Latest college basketball updates.
• The Rome Braves announce Fourth Annual No Excuses 5K, Health Walk, & Hot Dog Fun Run will take place on Saturday, April 16.
• AAU Basketball tryouts on March 2-3.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 98.7 FM.
-Please join us from 7-9 a.m. with our guests including:

• At 7:40 a.m.: Patrick Eidson and Mary Hardin Thornton on neighborhood enhancement program in North Rome Commons.
• At 8:10 a.m.: Rev. Chris Barbieri on how you can help -- through donations or volunteering -- with the upcoming Stop Hunger Now campaign.