Oostanaula to crest just below flood stage; Armuchee Creek under flood warning. Latest storm aftermath reports. Upper 80s today. Buzz: Vacation Bible School a big draw this summer. Gas prices up a penny.

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Weekend Washout III -Nearly 2.5 inches of rain falls Sunday; rivers, creeks at or near flood stage today. -Ooostanaula to crest just over a foot below flood stage on Tuesday in Rome (23.8 feet) -Fog advisory in effect until 10 this morning; visibility down to a quarter mile. -Storm aftermath: Around 1,200 people lost power; some roads closed because of flood concerns; downed trees in most area counties.   Latest forecast: -Monday: 20% rain chance, high of 87, low of 65. -Tuesday: High of 89, low of 66 with a 20% rain chance. -Wednesday: 70% chance of rain, high of 82, low of 61.   The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. -More glitz, same message as area churches prepare for the 2013 edition of Vacation Bible School. -Barely three years old, Johnny's New York Style Pizza is going through a new stage of renovation -- and remains open throughout it all. (right) -The battle of the butts: Boston, that is. Three chances to buy Boston Butts this week and help others along the way. -Local baseball team seeks donations to help carry them to playoffs, perhaps national title.   Gas prices up a penny a gallon to $3.45. -County-by-county look at lowest prices as of this morning.   Today's latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Monday including: -Coach Wright Edge of Pepperell Highon the baseball team's semi-final match with Westminster for the state AA title tonight. -Regina Wheeler of the Bartow visitors center on the annual Dixie Highway 90-Mile Yard sale set for June 7-9.

Hometown Sports -Braves, Tourists rained out Sunday -Next: Augusta in town for three games: 7 p.m. Monday, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Wednesday -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.  Click

Arson suspect faces multiple charges; in county jail. Latest regional business updates. Duck Derby, River Jam part of huge weekend. Latest dining scores. $740 million lottery weekend.

For these and the weekend's latest stories, please see www.bartowheadlines.com: Arson suspect caught in Murphy, N.C., back in Bartow to face multiple charges.   Duck Derby weekend hits the water – and pavement.   East Rome updates -Rome Village gets a redo in front of Walmart. -Work begins at idled Huddle House off U.S. 411.    Washington Buzz -Tense words, tense times for local lawmakers. -Gingrey, Graves vote to repeal Obamacare.   Weekend Buzz -Northwest Georgia's premiere concert, Rome River Jam, to fill Ridge Ferry Park -- and beyond -- on Saturday. -Also: Rome High, Darlington graduations on Saturday; weekend home stand for the Rome Braves;  several ways to help locals in need.      Low 80s, some rain in the weekend forecast -Outlook: About an inch of rain is possible today through early Sunday. -Friday: 30% rain chance, high of 83, low of 63. -Saturday: 70% rain chance, high of 81, low of 63. -Sunday: 50% rain chance, high of 84, low of 66. Thursday Public Health restaurant inspection scores: Floyd, Bartow. Dining $740 million up for grabs tonight, Saturday:  -$190 million MegaMillion drawing tonight; $550 million PowerBall on Saturday night. Lottery   Today's latest jail reports.   Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Friday including: -Bud Owens, director of Floyd Medical Center's emergency medical services. -Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable as Kevin Karel and Andrew Carter (and maybe Nelle Reagan) join us to discuss the week's top local headlines and what they mean to you.

Hometown Sports -Rome snaps losing streak, pounds Asheville 11-4. -Braves home tonight at 7 vs. Asheville. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos

First-time jobless claims rise in Bartow in April vs. March but down from a year earlier. Cartersville Police seek your help in finding arson suspect. Saxby Chambliss on IRS, Benghazi updates. Regional Public Health dining scores. Low 80s today.

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First-time jobless claims up in April vs. March in most Northwest Georgia counties.

-200 more jobs in Floyd in April vs. March; same as April 2012.

-State's jobless rate drops to 8.2%; lowest since December 2008.

 

Rome Braves' BBQ Sundae in the running for culinary honors with other Minor League Baseball concessions. -How to vote.

 

Latest comments from U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss on IRS scandal, Benghazi email release.

 

After a sizzling 87 Wednesday, slightly cooler days ahead; some rain.

-Thursday: 10%-20% storm chance, high of 83, low of 60.

-Friday: 40% rain chance, high of 83, low of 61.

-Saturday: 40% rain chance, high of 83, low of 63.

Weekly Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Floyd, Bartow, Gordon and Chattooga counties (no Polk listings available this week).

PowerBall jackpot jumps to $475 million on Saturday.

 

Today's latest jail reports. 

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition

7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests Thursday including:

-Dr. Brian Carroll, Berry College communication professor, on the Department of Justice/Associated Press case and what it means to journalism.
-Jessica Brady of AAA South on Georgians' summer vacation plans. Plus the latest on rising gas prices.

 

Hometown Sports

-Rome drops series, finale to Augusta, 5-4.

-Braves home tonight at 7 vs. Asheville.

-See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.  Click

Marketing begins, renderings posted for Terminus Wake Board Park at LakePoint. Second arrest made in December murder in Cartersville. More post-season college football in Rome. Dining scores. Mid-80s today.

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Countdown begins for Terminus Wake Park at LakePoint. -New renderings are posted for Terminus Wake Park, the first section of LakePoint Sporting Community and Town Center, due to open around Independence Day. -Marketing starts for  "North America's Largest Cable Park."   Second arrest made in December murder at Cartersville car wash. Championship college football continues in Rome -With the NAIA football title game ending here on Dec. 21 after a six-year run, Rome's host committee has assembled a three-year pact with the National Christian College Athletic Association to extend Barron Stadium's post-season occupancy for a few years. Quotes of the day, D.C. style -What our federal lawmakers are saying about the allegations swirling in Washington this week regarding the IRS and now Obamacare 'support.' Example from U.S. Rep. Tom Graves on the IRS targeting allegations: 'I think it is a matter of cleaning house, starting over.' Today's buzz: -'Need for Speed,' a motion picture by Dreamworks, will be filming in Rome and Floyd County Wednesday through Sunday, according to the Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau. The film stars Dominic Cooper, Aaron Paul, Michael Keaton and Imogen Poots.   Nothing but 80s -- and some rain -- for the next week. -Wednesday: Sunny, high of 86, low of 58.  -Thursday: 30% storm chance, high of 83, low of 60.  -Friday: 40% rain chance, high of 83, low of 63. Vacation planning? So are 75% of Georgians, AAA South survey finds Tuesday's Public Health restaurant inspection scores.Rome scores a 51; City Swirl in Cartersville has 99.2 average over five inspections. Dining Lottery jackpots jumps again: -Tonight's PowerBall drawing: $360 million jackpot on the line.   Today's latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Wednesday including: -Bob Berry of the Rome Championships Host Committee on the NCCAA football championship and outdoor track title coming to Rome. -Chris Giddens of Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church on Vacation Bible School and what it means to parents and kids.

Hometown Sports -Rome Braves fall 6-3 in Augusta. -Braves at Augusta, 7 tonight; home Thursday. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.

Area high school graduates to continue education, polls show. Pridemore jumps into 11th Congressional race. Graves wants answers in IRS allegations. Upper 70s today; upper 80s Wednesday

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Most 2013 high school graduates here plan to continue their education.

-Some will try two-year colleges first, others four-year colleges.

-Others will go right into the work force or the military.

 

What's next for Northwest Georgia as NAIA football championships end this December?

-We'll have an  update by 11 this morning as the 'host committee' briefs the media.

 

U.S. Rep. Tom Graves wants more answers from the IRS on those tampering allegations.

-Graves joins us on Hometown Headlines Radio Edition at 8:40 this morning on WRGA 1470 AM or listen live atwrga.streamon.fm.  

Politics
-Tricia Pridemore to seek Gingrey's congressional seat: Tricia Pridemore, one of Gov. Nathan Deal's top operatives, officially jumped in the 11th Congressional District race on Monday, according to several political blogs. A Republican, she joins state Sen. Barry Loudermilk and former Congressman Bob Barr in a very competitive race to represent Bartow and Cherokee counties as well as parts of Cobb and Fulton. Phil Gingrey is running for the U.S. Senate seat Saxby Chambliss is leaving.

Warmer today, sizzling by Wednesday, Thursday.
-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 78, low of 55.
-Wednesday: Sunny, high of 87, low of 58.
-Thursday: 30% storm chance, high of 87, low of 57.
 

Monday's Public Health restaurant scores for Floyd, Bartow.

 

Summer movies: Next up is Star Trek Into Darkness premiering here at 12:01 a.m. Thursday.

 

Today's latest jail reports. 

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition

7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests Tuesday including:

-Dr. J.C. Abdou, Harbin Clinic Radiation Oncologist, on treating skin cancers and how to avoid them.

-Joey Garland on the Outpost Opry Variety Show coming June 22 to Rome.

-U.S. Rep. Tom Graves on the IRS/tampering allegations and what's next.

 

Hometown Sports

-Rome Braves fall 11-8 to Augusta

-Braves at Augusta, 7 p.m., tonight-Wednesday; home Thursday.

-See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.Click

 

Northwest Georgia's Ira Levy leads state's historic preservation group. Gas prices up another two cents a gallon. Cool start to the week but 87 by Wednesday. Latest jail reports later today

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. -Ira Levy, known for his preservation work around downtown Rome, is the new chair of The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. Find out what his goals are for the next two years. -Big Day for Big Time Products: Ribbon-cutting set on consolidated warehouse. -Time to jam along the river: Rome River Jam offers big-name acts for the region's top concert event this Saturday.   Gas prices up another two cents a gallon; still 11 cents cheaper than a year ago. -County-by-county look at lowest gas prices.   Cool start to the week gives way to highs in the upper 80s Wednesday -Monday: Sunny, high of 69, low of 44. -Tuesday: Sunny, high of 79, low of 55. -Wednesday: Sunny, high of 88, low of 60. Flood warning continues for the Coosa River near Plant Hammond. The river was at 572.6 feet this morning; flood stage: 570 feet. Coosa   Today's latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Monday including: -Layla Shipman, chair of the Floyd County Republican Party, on next weekend's GOP state meeting in Athens. -Sgt. Mike Barr of the state Department of Natural Resource on changes in laws regarding boating on Georgia waterways.

Hometown Sports -Rome Braves take finale vs. Savannah, 4-1. -Braves at Augusta, 7 p.m., tonight-Wednesday; home Thursday. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.Click

Beautiful forecast for Mother's Day. Latest local updates. Later today: Jail reports

For more, please click www.bartowheadlines.com:    Happy Mother's Day 2013 Sunny but cooler temps for Mother's Day  -Mother's Day:Sunny, high of 68, low of 39. -Monday: Sunny, high of 70, low of 42. -Tuesday: Sunny, high of 81, low of 55. Latest updates on local waterways.  -Flood warnings canceled for the Oostanaula near Calhoun, Armuchee Creek and the Coosa River at Lock and Dam Park. A flood warning continues along the Coosa near Plant Hammond. Large crowd for Berry College's graduation Weekend Buzz -May 28: Northwest Georgia Auburn Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Rome Area History Museum for a catered indoor tailgate party program featuring David Housel, Athletic Director Emeritus, and Auburn Mascot, Aubie The Tiger. Cost is $20 for adults and children under 10 free. Contact: Pat Bagby for reservations: 706-232-1786 or pbagby45@aol.com.  -May 31-June 15: Push-pin Civil War Art show at the studios of Blacktop, 204 Broad St. Free to all from June 1-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 'Set up' on May 31 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Details: Wes Ellis at wesgellis@comcast.net. Lottery update: Huge jackpots this coming week: No big winner Saturday night in the PowerBall drawing so the jackpot Wednesday night is $350 million. No winner in Friday night's MegaMillions drawing. Jackpot now up to $170 million for Tuesday's drawing. Lottery Friday's Public Health restaurant scores for Floyd, Bartow. Dining   Today's latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Monday including: -Layla Shipman, chair of the Floyd County Republican Party, on next weekend's GOP state meeting in Athens. -Sgt. Mike Barr of the state Department of Natural Resource on changes in laws regarding boating on Georgia waterways.

Hometown Sports -Rome Braves fall to Savannah, 3-2, on Saturday. -Braves at Savannah today at 2 p.m. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.Click