Cool idea: Frios Gourmet Pops coming to Broad Street. Weekend morning to feel like fall. Rome Braves' playoff chase update. Berry Vikings ready for new season.

Today's first headlines and continuing news updates all day at www.hometownheadlines.com

 

Top stories today:

1. Coming soon to Broad Street: Frios Gourmet Pops in the sizzling 200 block. Frios
2. Ware Mechanical forecast: Mid 60s in the mornings starting Friday; upper 80s Friday-Labor Day. Trip to the coast? Watch 'TD 9.' Weather
3. Rome Braves' playoff run:  With six games to go, the Braves are . .  Sports
4. Berry Vikings' preview of the season's first game vs. Maryville at home at 6 p.m. Sunday. Sports
5. Striking back at heroin epidemic: U.S. Attorney John Horn on Hometown Radio, 8:40 this morning, WRGA 98.7 FM.

Northwest Georgia headlines:

• September is National Preparedness Month; tips on being ready for the next storm. Plus: Audio interview. Be ready
• Education: 180-plus colleges and universities -- from local to Harvard -- pack Darlington's annual college fair. Higher ed
• Floyd Democrats open campaign HQ on Saturday. 'Go Forward' organizing prayer, fasting Sept. 10. More honors for Fusion. Sidney Dew yard sale. Buzz 
• Remembering Mr. Michael Camp, Mr. James Walter Hollingsworth, Mrs. Patricia Ann Womack Langford, Ms. Mary Frances Knight, Mrs. Clara Poledo Sibley. Obituaries
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores.  Dining
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. CrimeWatch
  

Also today:

• Traffic: Georgia DOT, Google Maps or Waze.
• State business headlines: Georgia Trend
• Northwest Georgia jobs: Career Builder
  

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• Berry ready for season opener vs. Maryville this Saturday at 6 p.m. at Valhalla.
• Shorter Hawks play at UT-Chattanooga Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
• John McClellan's high school picks: Ridgeland over Darlington, Cartersville to dominate Calhoun, close win for Rome. McClellan
• Cartersville vs. Calhoun up for game of the week.
• Georgia High School Football Daily.
• Rome Braves in final stretch of playoff chase.
• Playoff tickets for Rome Braves now on sale; $5 for any seat if purchased in advance. Playoffs
• Mills Fitzner's Rome Braves' home game photo gallery.
• Atlanta Braves: Today-Thursday vs. Padres.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA 98.7 FM.

• Please join our guests including:
• At 7:40 a.m.: Open.
• At 8:10 a.m.: Ralph Davis, chair of the Floyd County Democratic Party, on Saturday's opening of the fall campaign headquarters and where the party is as the final push of 2016 begins.
• At 8:40 a.m.: U.S. Attorney John Horn on the heroin epidemic and what to do about it, including updates from last week's working panel on the problem.

Table 20 opens Thursday in Cartersville; reservations online. Chick-fil-A Dwarf House plans thank you week. Eight Days of Geek coming Sept. 16. Education, health updates.

Today's first headlines and continuing news updates all day at www.hometownheadlines.com

 

Ware Mechanical's forecast:

• Three more days in the 90s and then a very slight break in the heat. Watching the tropics. Weather

Today's first headlines:

• Dining: Table 20 taking reservations; opening set for Thursday evening. Chick-fil-A Dwarf House to say thanks for '23 tasty years.' Dining
• Business: Eight Days of Geek spins your way starting Sept. 16. Updates from Yanmar in Adairsville. Business
• Buzz: A view of the Clocktower -- from above. Chieftains fall plant sale set. Silent auction at the library. Buzz
• Education: Georgia Highlands College presents annual awards including employee of the year. GHC
• Education: Berry College picked to host the Governor's Honors Program for gifted high school students next summer. Berry
• Education: Georgia Northwestern names dean's, president's list for summer semester. GNTC
• Health: Redmond welcomes Tejas Raiyani, MD, FACP, now the primary physician at new Redmond Medical Group. Health
• Health: Ophthalmologist David Herren, M.D., a Rome native, joins Harbin Clinic Eye Center. Health
• Georgia Health News: Emory alliance deal expands its footprint. Health
• Remembering Joe Gittings: Husband, father, scout leader, longtime businessman. Joe Gittings
• Remembering Mr. Milton Hoyt Formby, Glenda Jo McEntyre Page, Mrs. Margie Reen Terrell. Obituaries
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores.  Dining
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. CrimeWatch
• Gordon County Sheriff: Off-duty deputy interrupts burglary-in-progress, arrests three. Also: Traffic stop results in $50,000 meth seizure, arrest of two. Gordon

Also today:

• Traffic: Georgia DOT, Google Maps or Waze.
• State business headlines: Georgia Trend
• Northwest Georgia jobs: Career Builder
  

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

• John McClellan's high school picks: Ridgeland over Darlington, Cartersville to dominate Calhoun, close win for Rome. McClellan
• Cartersville vs. Calhoun up for game of the week.
• Georgia High School Football Daily.
• Rome Braves were off Monday; start final seven games of the regular season tonight.
• Playoff tickets for Rome Braves now on sale; $5 for any seat if purchased in advance. Playoffs
• Mills Fitzner's Rome Braves' home game photo gallery.
• Atlanta Braves: Tuesday-Thursday vs. Padres.
• Berry, Shorter counting down to opening day (night) this week.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA 98.7 FM.

• Please join our guests including:
• At 7:40 a.m.  Thomas Moore, GEMA's Deputy Director of Emergency Management, on September being National Preparedness Month.
• At 8:10 a.m. Debbie Heida, Dean of Students at Berry College, on the Governor's Honors Program coming to Berry next summer
• At 8:40 a.m.: Keith Beauchamp of KB Aerial Imaging on new regulations featuring drone operators.

Campaign 2016 accelerates after Labor Day; what to know. Our own 'Big Chicken'? Local buzz: Shorter and dining. John McClellan's football picks. Big week ahead for Rome Braves.

Today's first headlines and continuing news updates all day at www.hometownheadlines.com

 

Ware Mechanical's forecast:

• Low to mid 90s at least through Saturday; 20%-30% rain chance. Weather

Today's first headlines:

• Post-Labor Day kickoff as local parties prepare for Nov. 8 general election. Plus: County-by-county ballots, key election dates. Politics
• Heard on the Tweet (or other social media). Our own 'big chicken'? More Shorter sports changes? Mixed menus: Frog legs, Cajun dip, etouffee and Philly Cheese Steak. Buzz
• Remembering Shannen Ferry, former horticultural program director at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Remembrance
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores return Tuesday.  Dining
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. CrimeWatch
  

Also today:

• Traffic: Georgia DOT, Google Maps or Waze.
• State business headlines: Georgia Trend
• Northwest Georgia jobs: Career Builder
  

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

• John McClellan's high school picks: Ridgeland over Darlington, Cartersville to dominate Calhoun, close win for Rome. McClellan
• Latest high school polls: Rome no. 8 (5A); Darlington no. 4 (A private), Model no. 10 (AA).  Cartersville no. 1 (4A) and Calhoun at no. 3 in 3A.
• Georgia High School Football Daily.
• Ridgeland cheerleader's great lip sync at Pepperell is catching on; will we see an encore as Darlington travels to Ridgeland this Friday?
• Rome Braves lose 5-3 to Augusta, lead down to half a game with seven to play.
• Playoff tickets for Rome Braves now on sale; $5 for any seat if purchased in advance. Playoffs
• Mills Fitzner's Rome Braves' home game photo gallery.
• Atlanta Braves: Off today.
• Berry, Shorter counting down to opening day (night) this week.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA 98.7 FM.

• Please join our guests Monday including:
• At 7:40 a.m.: Kevin Wall and Chris Lewis from the Knights of Columbus as the 49th Annual Labor Day Barbecue draws closer.
• At 8:10 a.m.: Mindy Quinn, marketing manager at Blood Assurance, on what the latest Zika testing means for donors and blood centers.

Jack's Family Restaurant opening soon, now hiring. GOP Headquarters opening Sept. 8. Busy week ahead with job fair, college football, bluegrass, Powwow and Labor Day barbecue. Rome Braves win streak over.

Today's first headlines and continuing news updates all day at www.hometownheadlines.com

 

Ware Mechanical's forecast:

• High near 92, heat index at 91 with 30% rain chance. Highs in the 90s all week. Forecast

Today's first headlines:

• Buzz: New Jack's Family Restaurant opening soon, now hiring. Floyd GOP Headquarters ribbon cutting Sept. 8. Buzz
• This week: Kroger job fair, college football returns, Armuchee Bluegrass Festival, Running Water Powwow and Labor Day barbecue. Agenda
• Georgia Health News: Piedmont, United settle dispute, OK new contract. Health 
• No new obituaries today.
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores.  Dining
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. CrimeWatch
  

Also today:

• Traffic: Georgia DOT, Google Maps or Waze.
• State business headlines: Georgia Trend
• Northwest Georgia jobs: Career Builder
  

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

• John McClellan's high school football: New picks on Monday.
• Rome Braves win streak over with 7-2 loss to Augusta. Same two teams faceoff today at 2 p.m.
• Playoff tickets for Rome Braves now on sale; $5 for any seat if purchased in advance. Playoffs
• Mills Fitzner's Rome Braves' home game photo gallery.
• Atlanta Braves: At Giants today.
• Berry, Shorter counting down to opening weekend of college football.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA 98.7 FM.

• Please join our guests Monday including:
• At 7:40 a.m.: Kevin Wall and Chris Lewis from the Knights of Columbus as the 49th Annual Labor Day Barbecue draws closer.
• At 8:10 a.m.:
• At 8:40 a.m.:

Home sales stay hot in July. Berry team attends 'Maker' event at White House. Pub Crawl returns in Cartersville. High school football previews. Weather: Low 90s, some rain.

Today's first headlines and continuing news updates all day at www.hometownheadlines.com

 

Ware Mechanical's forecast:

• 20-50% rain chance today. Highs in low 90s with slight rain for the weekend. Forecast

Today's first headlines:

• Business: Home sales stayed hot in July with an average price of $160,230. Berry Creative Technology instructors attend White House's Makerspace Organizers Meeting. Real estate
• Buzz: Cartersville Pub Crawl returns Sept. 16-17. Rome Commission retreat agenda. Updates from Alzheimer's Association and Adairsville Eggs & Issues breakfast. Buzz
• Louisiana flood relief: A note of thanks for community's help. Also: Law enforcement's BLUE drive begins day two. Flood
• Health: Redmond Regional earns multiple honors from American Heart/American Stroke Association. Redmond
• Health: Harbin Clinic Cartersville hosting three flu shot clinics beginning this Saturday. Harbin
• Georgia Health News: Rise in Medicaid rolls has continuing impact on state budget. Health
• Weekend: LakePoint Station's grand opening. Final shows of 'Forever Plaid.' River Revelry. Critical Rome Braves showdown. Concert for Amy. Events
• Remembering Raymond Preston Cargle, Harvey Lamar Kelley and Donald Starr, Jr. Obituaries
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores.  Dining
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. CrimeWatch
  

Also today:

• Traffic: Georgia DOT, Google Maps or Waze.
• State business headlines: Georgia Trend
• Northwest Georgia jobs: Career Builder
  

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

• Friday night preview: Where to find the games on the radio dial. John McClellan's score predictions. Kickoff forecast.
• John McClellan's high school football: Close win for Rome this Friday; tough starts for Model, Pepperell. Adairsville over Cass; Cedartown to edge Rockmart. Week 2
• Rome vs. Harrison game wins Game of the Week vote.
• Georgia High School Football Daily.
• Rome Braves .
• Playoff tickets for Rome Braves now on sale; $5 for any seat if purchased in advance. Playoffs
• Mills Fitzner's Rome Braves' home game photo gallery.
• Atlanta Braves: At Giants tonight-Sunday.
• Berry, Shorter counting down to opening weekend of college football.
• Meet Berry's cheerleading squad, including several local faces.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA 98.7 FM.

• Please join our guests including:
• At 7:40 a.m.: Jay Shell and the latest on Rome City Brewing Co., coming soon to Brewhouse with partner Dr. Trent Prault.
• At 8:10 a.m.: Nurse Practitioner Taylor DeBoer from the Floyd County Health Department on the use of long-acting reversible contraception.
• At 8:40 a.m.: Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable.