Thompson to formalize bid for state Senate seat now held by Loudermilk. Gas prices jump another 9 cents a gallon. Nearly an inch of rain Sunday; more due today. The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. Later today: Jail reports.

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. Click Buzz -Former Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital getting some interest from prospective tenants. -Grown by Berry students, Berry Farm Season's Harvest plans Sept. 6 'farm-to-table' dinner to raise funds to grow some more. -Vote early vote often as Rome Braves' Romey in the hunt for Mascot Mania. -Hometown Headlines gets an updated look, new features by Aug. 1.   Gas prices -AAA  South says gas prices soar by nine cents a gallon in Georgia, topping $3.50. -County-by-county look at the lowest gas prices as of Monday morning.  The lowest we found: In Cedartown at $3.39.    Weather -70% rain chance, highs in the low 80s today.   Politics -Bruce Thompson to run for state Senate seat now held by Barry Loudermilk.   Community -Martha Jacobs, an assistant state attorney in Rome, earns top honors from colleagues statewide. -Rome RiverCats 8-under baseball team takes World Series trophy in Florida.   Top Five things about today, this week.   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 of the Floyd County Republican Party on what recent political updates mean to the Aug. 17 GOP rally at the airport. -Dan Sweitzer of Floyd on Tuesday's groundbreaking for Polk Medical Center near Cedartown. -Abbie Salmon, Floyd's new 4H and Youth leader.

Hometown Sports -Rome Braves win 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth. -Braves vs. Lakewood tonight at 7 p.m.,  Tuesday at 1 p.m. at State Mutual Stadium. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos Click

Bartow County Sheriff's Deputies recover stolen vehicle; arrest Lawrenceville man

 

 

Deputies recover stolen SUV using LoJack

 

The Bartow County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Lawrenceville man in connection with a stolen vehicle recovered Friday in Cartersville.

 

According to Sheriff Clark Millsap, a Sheriff's Crime Prevention Unit (S.C.P.U.) deputy working near Cartersville started receiving a "hit" through his LoJack system that indicated a stolen vehicle nearby. The deputy was able to obtain a tracking number and 911 dispatchers gave out a description of the vehicle. It was discovered that the vehicle had been reported stolen through Lawrenceville on Friday morning. The deputy and an investigator located the reported stolen vehicle, a 2005 Chevy Tahoe, sitting in the driveway of 35 Buena Vista Circle. Deputies made contact with the resident, Bridget Danyell Lane, 30 and she indicated that the male who drove the vehicle had "ran off" when he saw deputies outside. Deputies found the man, Steven Shon West, 42, of Lawrenceville, hiding under a mattress in the residence. West was arrested and it was discovered that he was wanted by Clarke County, Gwinnett County, and Florida Parole for outstanding warrants.

 

Deputies discovered methamphetimines at the residence and Lane was arrested as well. Both are being held at the Bartow County Jail charged with Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Related Objects. West was also charged with Theft By Receiving Stolen Property. Lane was also charged with Possession of Marijuana Less Than One Ounce.

Heavy rain possible this afternoon, evening with 60% rain chance. Rain in forecast all week. Adairsville woman in critical condition after shooting. A look at week ahead. Top 5 for Sunday. Latest jail reports.

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Heavy rain possible this afternoon; 60% rain chance -The best chances will be this afternoon and evening with the additional instability provided by daytime heating. Look for a chance of rain everyday this week -Sunday: 60% chance of rain, high of 86, low of 71. -Monday: 60% rain chance, high of 86, low of 71. -Tuesday: 50% rain chance, high of 88, low of 70.   -Update: 24-year-old Adairsville woman in critical condition following Saturday morning shooting at Cartersville motel.   'Slippery When Wet' rocks State Mutual Stadium -The Braves game was a slugfest with 19 runs and 26 hits combined between both teams. But, Lakewood prevailed after the Braves' ninth inning rally fell short, 10-9. Sports   A look at the week ahead: -July 23: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey will host a Veteran's Workshop to assist local veterans in navigating the Veteran's Affairs claims processing. -July 24: Goodwill of North Georgia's Career Center is sponsoring a job fair at the Rome location, 154 Hicks Drive, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.   The Top 5 things about Sunday -The Rome Braves-Lakewood Blue Claws game begins at 5 p.m. Sunday. -Arscenic & Old Lace by Pumphouse Players, Sunday at 3 p.m. at Legion Theatre on West Main Street in Cartersville. -'Justice for Treyvon Martin' march and walk at 5 p.m. in Rome at corner of Broad St. and First Ave. -Brewhouse Music & Grill on Broad St. will host Sunday Blues with Scott Thompson and The Unusual Suspects from 6-8 p.m., plus kids eat free all day. -Deals of the day: Kids eat free at Steak 'n Shake, 838 Turner McCall Blvd. Sunday, with every $8 in adult food purchased. Kids eat free all day at Buffalo's Southwest Cafe, 440 Shorter Ave. and kids eat free at Curlee's Fish House & Oyster Bar on Broad St. from 5-9 p.m. (one free meal per adult entree ordered).   Public Health restaurant inspection scores.   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 of the Floyd County Republican Party on what recent political updates mean to the Aug. 17 GOP rally at the airport. -Dan Sweitzer of Floyd on Tuesday's groundbreaking for Polk Medical Center near Cedartown. -Abbie Salmon, Floyd's new 4H and Youth leader.

Hometown Sports -Rome Braves fall to Lakewood, 10-9. -Braves vs. Lakewood today at 5. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.

Flash flood warning for Bartow, Gordon until 10:30 a.m. Up to 1-2 more inches possible. Weekend headlines: Rome Braves swept by Lexington, Tumor walk, NAACP march and Homespun in Rockmart.

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Periods of heavy rain possible today; 50% rain chance -Flash flood warning for Bartow, Gordon counties until 10:30 a.m . Hottest weekend yet of the summer on the way -Saturday: 50% chance of rain, high of 88, low of 70. -Sunday: 60% chance of rain, high of 87, low of 70.- Monday: 60% rain chance, high of 85, low of 70.   It was a close game but Lexington once again found a way to win, 3-2 over Rome Braves. -Calendar: The Braves and Lakewood play tonight at 7 at State Mutual Stadium.   Weekend's latest headlines: -Aug. 9: Times, events set for 19th Annual Dog Days Lunar Bike Ride at Richard B. Russell Airport: -July 20: The Rome/Floyd County NAACP will lead a peace and justice march and rally from the Floyd County Courthouse at 3 Government Plaza to the Federal Building at East First Street and Sixth Avenue. -Buddy Bagley presented Cancer Navigators with $13,000 on Friday, the money raised through the Ride for Cancer -Rome man wins $215,694 in Georgia Lottery's Fantasy 5 drawing.   Public Health restaurant inspection scores.   Top 5 Things about Saturday   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 of the Floyd County Republican Party on what recent political updates mean to the Aug. 17 GOP rally at the airport. -Dan Sweitzer of Floyd on Tuesday's groundbreaking for Polk Medical Center near Cedartown. -Abbie Salmon, Floyd's new 4H and Youth leader.

Hometown Sports -Rome Braves fall to Lexington, 3-2. -Braves vs. Lakewood tonight at 7. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos

  

Weekend-long concert proposed for acres around Entice. DOT sets open house on Calhoun's south bypass. Loudermilk names campaign team. Top 10 things to know about today. Latest dining scores. High of 91; 50% weekend rain chance.

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Weekend concert proposed for acres surrounding Entice -Zoning change, special-use permit needed to bring Outskirts at 53 Music Festival and Bike Rally to Ga. 53 in Shannon. -Last weekend of October would feature camping, vendors and music from The Georgia Satellites and others.   DOT open set for proposed South Calhoun Bypass -It would create another access to I-75 between Adairsville and Calhoun from Ga. 53.   Loudermilk names campaign team for congressional bid. -Several Cartersville residents chair key committees.   Hottest weekend of summer 2013 is here -High of 91 today; 50% rain chance Saturday, Sunday.   Public Health restaurant inspection scores.   Top 5 Things about Friday   Today's latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Friday including: -Gary Downey of Bekaert and chairman of the chamber's existing industries association on continued growth in our area. -Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable with Kevin Karel and Andrew Carter as we add context to the headlines of the past week.

Hometown Sports -Rome Braves fall 5-2 to Lexington. -Braves vs. Lexington tonight at 7. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos Click

Lesser Known Jewels Tour Welcomes Public August 1

 

Media Release- When the Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted a tour of local attractions in May, the public responded with a sell-out success.  Based on this overwhelming response, the CVB will host the Lesser Known Jewels of Bartow County Tour on Thursday, August 1.  The day-long tour departs the Clarence Brown Conference Center at 8:30 AM and returns to the center at 4:00 PM. 

 

"We hope to give residents an opportunity to see places never before seen, and to introduce them to the vast history depicted across the county," said CVB Deputy Director Regina Wheeler.  The inaugural tour provided positive feedback from participants and many suggestions were applied to the upcoming tour itinerary. 

 

The Lesser Known Jewels Tour will take participants inside the Allatoona Dam, across the Euharlee Covered Bridge, and back-to-school at Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center.  In addition, guided tours of Bartow History Museum, Rose Lawn Museum, Euharlee History Museum, and Kingston Museum will be given. 

 

Lunch will be enjoyed at Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse in Euharlee – a three-time winner of the People's Choice Best Restaurant award presented by the CVB annually.  The tour is $20 per person and includes transportation, admission and lunch.  Guests will receive a gift bag, may win door prizes, and will be treated to a southern ice cream social before returning to the conference center.  Space is limited and reservations are requested by July 31, and may be charged by phone 770-387-1357; Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted.

 

 

Region dodges evening storms but not 103-degree heat index; more today. 400 fewer jobs in June vs. a year ago. Graves, Gingrey vote yes on Obamacare delay. Dining updates; regional Public Health restaurant inspection scores

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Weather -Northwest Georgia dodges evening storms that pummel metro Atlanta -Heat index hit 100 on Wednesday; could do so again today. -Look for today's high in the low 90s, 30% rain chance. -Weekend: At  least a 50% chance of rain, low 90s.   Jobs -400 fewer jobs in Rome/Floyd vs. June 2012; no change vs. May 2013. -First-time jobless claims take a big drop last month and from from June 2012. -Statewide jobless rate climbs to 8.6% last month; local reports due next Thursday.   Dining -Jamwich hiring on July 26 as open draws closer. -Weekly Public Health restaurant scores for Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk and Chattooga counties.   Politics -Graves, Gingrey vote with House majority to delay Obamacare.    Cartersville City Council meets tonight at 7.     Today's latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Thursday including: -Dr. Tom Hart, the new athletics director at Berry College. -Matt Pearce of the Small Business Development Center discusses how much money you need to have to open your small business. -U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey on the July 23 Veterans Workshop coming to the Catersville chamber offices.

Hometown Sports -Rome Braves fall 6-2. -Braves vs. Lexington tonight at 7. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos Click