Bartow accident claims Cedartown man's life; wrecks hurt two others. Busy weekend ahead -- and it will be chilly. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports, Cartersville Police arrest reports.

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Today's weather:

• Some storms possible later today; high of 70. Weekend: 64 on Saturday, 54 on Sunday. Weather

Today's headlines:

• Two accidents leave Cedartown man dead, two hurt in Bartow County Thursday evening. Accidents
• Buzzing: Buzzing: 'The Rock' rocks Fernando Guzman's world. Tim Reynolds updates. First Friday concerts return.  Buzz
• Business: Chamber delegation meets with Isakson, Perdue, Graves to discuss education, transportation, healtchare. Chamber
• Local churches preparing for Easter: Holy week events, Rome Passion Play, Journey to the Cross and service schedules. Holy Week
• Smile Report: Emma Duke named Unity Christian's STAR student; Sarah Darville named STAR teacher. Smile
• Smile Report: Kasey Barnett of Armuchee Middle, Stuart Gakio of Atlanta earn 2016 Darlington Honor Scholarships. Smile
• 'Needle exchanges' left out of Ga. anti-HIV fight. Georgia Health News
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining
  
• Remembering Julia Hilburn Dent, Martha A. "Marty" Williams. Obituaries
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. CrimeWatch

Weekend guide

• Busy weekend with Leprechaun-a-thon, Ginger Parade, Passion Play, Phantom of the Opera, Gem Show. Click Weekend

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• Hardy Realty's open house gallery for Sunday: Seven homes across Rome.
• Posting at 3 this afternoon.

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

• GHC Chargers
• Saturday's Leprechaun-a-thon starts busy spring.
• High school updates: Lots of baseball this week.
• Rome Braves' single-game tickets on sale; opening day is April 7.

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