Johnny Mitchell awaits bypass surgery. Latest update on regional publisher's financial situation. Cooler, high of 72 today. Shorter graduate mows down Rome Braves. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports

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Ware Mechanical forecast: 

Low 70s today after some morning fog and then look for a string of highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Some rain possible Thursday, Friday.

Headlines: 

• Johnny Mitchell awaits bypass as friends line up to help chop pork. Fox's Pizza Den reopens in Armuchee. Restaurants
• Latest financial reports on RNT's parent company: assets, liabilities and almost $4 million in stock equity decline. Media
• Finster Fest 2014 is May 31, June 1; art show also includes 'After Party' with bands such as Shenandoah. Finster Fest
• Rome High School's 'Laws of Life' winners honored by Seven Hills Rotary. Smile Report
• Expand look at Saturday's Healthy Kids Day hosted by YMCA, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Grizzard Park. Healthy
• Berry Farms Angus Beef, Cheese sale on Friday. Darlington's Tri for the Kids returns May 6. Community
• Tuesday's Public Health inspection scores from Floyd; no Bartow report. Dining
• Today's jail reports.

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

• Rome Braves fall to Greensboro 11-4 behind solid pitching of Shorter graduate Ryan Newell.  Extra photos by Mills Fitzner.
• Today at 1 p.m. vs.  Greensboro.
• Braves' home game photos by Mills Fitzner.  Braves photos
• April 28: The Northwest Georgia Auburn Club will host the annual meeting at the Three Rivers Club at State Mutual Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
• Georgia Fire at Columbus Saturday night.
• Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

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• Please join our guests  including:
• Dr. Tygar Evans of Rome High on the school's third consecutive silver award as one of America's top high schools as judged by U.S. News.
• WRGA News Director Kim Jarrett on Thursday's candidates forum from 6-10 p.m. from WRGA and Georgia Highlands College.
• Beth Smith of Darlington School on the Sixth Annual Tri for the Kids Youth Triathlon on May 4.

 

Tellus puts a special 'spin' on Earth Day. Rome woman nails Boston Marathon on '1.5 feet.' Some rain, thunder, cooler today. Dining: Calhoun restaurant gets makeover; to be on Food Network. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports

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Ware Mechanical forecast: 

After a high of 80 on Monday, we'll see somewhat cooler temperatures with no more than a quarter inch of rain falling mostly between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Some thunder is possible. We'll be back in the low 80s by Thursday through the weekend.

Headlines: 

• Today's Earth Day includes special activities at Tellus -- and a global selfie? Earth Day
• Jennifer Bressette of Rome nails Boston Marathon: 26.2 miles -- and 1.5 feet. Marathon woman
• 'The Fork' in Calhoun gets some national exposure in June episode of 'Restaurant: Impossible' on Food Network. Food
• Monday's Public Health inspection scores from Floyd; no Bartow report. Dining
• Today's jail reports.

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

• Rome Braves open home stand with impressive 14-9 win. Record night for first baseman Jake Schrader with 7 RBIs.
• Tonight vs.  Greensboro, 7 p.m. Wednesday's game at 1 p.m.
• Braves' home game photos by Mills Fitzner.  Braves photos
• April 28: The Northwest Georgia Auburn Club will host the annual meeting at the Three Rivers Club at State Mutual Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
• Georgia Fire at Columbus Saturday night.
• Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

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• Please join our guests  including:
• Shelly Redd, director of marketing at Tellus Science Museum, on today's Earth Day celebrations -- and a big party this Saturday.
• Cheryl Bishop, director of development for the YMCA of Rome and Floyd County, on Saturday's Healthy Kids Day at Grizzard Park.
• Amy Knitig from the Exchange Club Family Resource Center.

voestalpine grand opening/ground breaking Tuesday. Okinawa restaurants help Red Cross. Last day to register to vote in May 20 primary; sample ballots posted. Gas prices up 30 cents vs. a year ago. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports

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Ware Mechanical forecast: 

A carbon copy of Easter Sunday with mostly sunny skies and a high of 79, low of 59. A hint of rain overnight followed by a quarter inch of rain Tuesday with some thunder possible. 

Headlines: 

• Big week ahead as election countdown gets under way. Sample ballots now online. Election updates
• Rome's Jennifer Bressette ready for today's Boston Marathon: 26.2 miles -- on 1.5 feet. Marathon woman
• voestalpine double celebration Tuesday. Village of Maplewood hires Hardy Realty. Okinawa helps Red Cross. Business Monday
• Gas prices now 30 cents higher per gallon than they were a year ago; also a penny higher than the national average. Gas prices
• Today's jail reports

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

• Rome Braves were off Sunday; start seven-game home stand tonight vs.  Greensboro, 7 p.m.
• Braves' home game photos by Mills Fitzner.  Braves photos
• April 28: The Northwest Georgia Auburn Club will host the annual meeting at the Three Rivers Club at State Mutual Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
• Georgia Fire at Columbus Saturday night.
• Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

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• Please join our guests Monday  including:
• Charlie Williams and Jarrett Shadday on annual Prayer Breakfast on May 1.
• Kristi Kent from Parks & Rec on the return of Roman Roast on the River and new indoor football youth teams.
• Ann Hortman on the 2014 Clocktower Classic set for this Thursday through April 27.

A joyous Easter from Bartow Headlines. Critical election a month away. What's ahead in Northwest Georgia. Gorgeous forecast today, Monday; storms back Tuesday? Rome Braves split double header. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports

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Ware Mechanical forecast: 

Great spring forecast today and Monday, with sunny skies and highs in the mid-70s. Rain, perhaps storms, back in the forecast Tuesday.

Headlines: 

• Happy Easter. He is risen, indeed, alleluia.
• Critical primary election a month from today; final day to register to vote is Monday. Vote
• Sunday buzz: Senior Inforum returns May 7, Tellus hosting Block Party April 26. Buzz
• Easter Brunch options, from Broad Street to Barnsley Gardens. Brunch
• Today's jail reports

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

• Rome Braves: Braves take first game, 3-2, over Charleston.  RiverDogs rebound, win game two, 8-4.
  
• Next up: Greensboro vs. Rome at State Mutual Stadium starting Monday.
• Braves' home game photos by Mills Fitzner.  Braves photos
• April 28: The Northwest Georgia Auburn Club will host the annual meeting at the Three Rivers Club at State Mutual Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
• Georgia Fire off this week, vs. Columbus April 26.
• Parks & Rec, Georgia Fire offering indoor football games for 9-10, 11-12 -year-olds in June. Indoor
• Shorter wins Peach Belt track title; women finish second:
• Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

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• Please join our guests Monday  including:
• Charlie Williams, Jarrett Shadday, Prayer Breakfast on May 1.
• Kristi Kent from Parks & Rec on the return of Roman Roast on the River and new indoor football youth teams.
• Ann Hortman on the 2014 Clocktower Classic set for this Thursday through April 27.

Up to quarter-inch of rain possible this morning. Partly sunny, 71 Easter Sunday. Clocktower Classic returns next week. Campaign watch updates. Area Easter weekend guide. Rome Braves rained out, doubleheader today at Charleston.

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Ware Mechanical weather: 100% rain chance today, mainly before 1 p.m. Up to .25 of inch of rain possible with high of 64. Partly sunny for Easter Sunday with high of 72. Headlines:  Clocktower Classic returns Thursday through April 27.  Commission Post 5 Republicans talking food, water. First candidate forum Thursday. Profiles begin Monday.  Easter Vigil, Easter services in Rome/Floyd County.  Weekend: Final day of 'Mermaid;' Steeplechase; egg hunts.  Easter Brunch options, from Broad Street to Barnsley Gardens.  Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Floyd, Bartow.      Today's jail reports will be posted later today.

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report      Rome Braves: -Braves rained out Friday. -Tonight: Doubleheader in Charleston, 6:05 p.m. -Braves' home game photos by Mills Fitzner.   More sports April 28: The Northwest Georgia Auburn Club will host the annual meeting at the Three Rivers Club at State Mutual Stadium at 6:30 p.m. Shorter Hawks to honor former, current player on Saturday. Georgia Fire off until April 26; next home game May 3 vs. Nashville Venom. Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

Your  Ware Mechanical forecast: -Saturday: 100% rain chance, high of 64, low of 51.  -Get your three-day forecast and updated weather links at Hometown Headlines.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live at 98.7 FM, 1470 AM  or wrga.streamon.fm. Please join our guests Monday: Charlie Williams, Jarrett Shadday, Prayer Breakfast on May 1. Kristi Kent from Parks & Rec on the return of Roman Roast on the River and new indoor football youth teams. Ann Hortman on the 2014 Clocktower Classic set for this Thursday through April 27.

Half inch of rain, 35-mph gusts possible into Saturday morning; beautiful Easter forecast. Latest restaurant news. Posted: What you're missing on social media. Rome Braves fall 8-7. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports.

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Ware Mechanical forecast: 

Half inch of rain possible today through midday Saturday with a high of 61 today, 68 on Saturday and then a beautiful Easter Sunday with sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s. Watch those gusts tonight; wind advisory from 6 p.m. until 8 a.m. Saturday.

Headlines: 

• El Toro Tex Mex Grill closes on Shorter after nearly four years. Restaurants
• Lawrence Plantation at Horseleg Creek seeks beer, wine pouring permit; Cartersville's Brown Center to host tourism website relaunch. Business
• Posted! What you've missed on local social media: A purple farewell, Capt. Herb tribute, time for a Berry eagles reality show. Posted
• Good Friday, Easter services in Rome/Floyd County. Religion
• Weekend: Final days of 'Mermaid;' Steeplechase; egg hunts. Weekend
• Easter Brunch options, from Broad Street to Barnsley Gardens. Brunch
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Floyd, Bartow. Dining
• Today's jail reports.

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

• Rome Braves fall 8-7 to Riverdogs despite big rally.
  
• Tonight-Saturday: At Charleston; off Easter Sunday.
• Braves' home game photos by Mills Fitzner.  Braves photos
• Shorter Hawks baseball to honor former player Saturday in a special way.
• April 28: The Northwest Georgia Auburn Club will host the annual meeting at the Three Rivers Club at State Mutual Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
• Georgia Fire off this week, vs. Columbus April 26.
• Parks & Rec, Georgia Fire offering indoor football games for 9-10, 11-12 -year-olds in June. Indoor
• Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

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• State Rep. Eddie Lumsden on his re-election bid to House District 12.
• Doug Shows of Heritage First Investments and Insurance on what it was like to officiate the NCAA's Final Four.
• Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable.

Cartersville-Bartow County: First-time jobless claims drop by almost 43% compared to February, 21.7% vs. March 2013. Regional Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Gorgeous Easter Weekend forecast. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports

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Ware Mechanical forecast: 

The cold snap is almost out of the way, with a cool 66 due today and 45 tonight. After a brief rain Friday, look for a gorgeous Easter weekend with highs in the mid to upper 70s and cloudless skies.

Headlines: 

• 800-job gain vs. March 2013; first-time jobless claims fall in Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk, up in Chattooga. Jobs
• This year's new business must-have: Your own drone. Trends
• Holy Week, Easter Sunday services set.  Tonight: Holy/Maundy Thursday at area churches. Holy Week
• Floyd pays tribute to 'Good Samaritan' Volunteers of the Year. Volunteers
• Easter Brunch options, from Broad Street to Barnsley Gardens. Brunch
• Regional Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk, Chattooga counties. Dining
• Today's jail reports.

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

• Rome Braves go to 11 innings, beat Lexington, 4-3.
  
• Today-Saturday: At Charleston; off Easter Sunday.
• Braves' home game photos by Mills Fitzner.  Braves photos
• April 28: The Northwest Georgia Auburn Club will host the annual meeting at the Three Rivers Club at State Mutual Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
• Georgia Fire off this week, vs. Columbus April 26.
• Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition now on 98.7 FM and 1470 AM

7-9 a.m. weekdays, Click to listen live online

• Please join our guests including:
• Melissa Hunter, Public Health's district epidemiologist, on awareness issues with sexually transmitted infections.
• Jarrod Roberts, pastor of West Rome Baptist Church, on the Easter message.
• State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler on the latest jobs report plus the Business and Employer Summit set for May 7 in Cartersville.