Panda Express taking shape in Calhoun. Soft opening for new food truck at River Dog April 8. Beautiful day today; total washout Thursday. Later today: Bartow County Jail, Carfersville Police updates

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Today's weather:

• Even nicer than Tuesday but watch out for throw (it) back Thursday: Up to 2 inches of rain. Weather

Today's headlines:

• Dining: Panda Express quickly rising in Calhoun. 'Smokin' food truck plans soft opening at River Dog Outpost April 8. Something's brewing in Greater Rome? Food & Drink
• Buzz: Retirement community to be known as The Spires at Berry College. Job fair in Calhoun. Meeting today on GE site plan. Buzz
• Rome Police, AAA staging 'Operation: Prom Promise' April 6-7, designed to educate teen drivers about impaired driving. Prom Promise
• IRS tax scams multiplying as tax deadline nears, according to Floyd County Police. Tax scam
• Smile Report: Gilmore honored for anti-bullying efforts. Donation adds to STAR teacher's tributes. Highlands' group honored again. Smile
• Georgia Health News: Obama, visiting Atlanta, urges bigger anti-drug commitment by nation. GHN
• Remembering Robert Danny Bollen, Billy John "Wild Bill" Cordle. Obituaries.
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics.  CrimeWatch   (new direct link to today's reports)

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Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

• Jeff Francouer, one of the original Rome Braves, makes successful return to the Atlanta club.
• Berry sports journalism class earns regional honors for 'The Things They Carry' in-depth report on student athletes and coaches.
• Rome Braves plan big opening night April 7.
• High school updates: Baseball scores.
• NCAA's final four set: Oklahoma, Villanova, Syracuse, North Carolina.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 98.7 FM (streaming)

• Join us today from 7-9 a.m. Our guests:
• At 8:10 a.m.: Rome Police Lt. Chris DeHart on 'Operation: Prom Promise' set for April 6-7.
• At 8:40 a.m.: Floyd County Police Sgt. Chris Fincher on new IRS scam spreading across the region.