Sizzling Friday, heat index of 106 but rain, relief on the way. Latest local updates.

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Blistering heat continues:

-Heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m. Friday across the region. Click

-Friday: High of 96; low of 75. 30% rain chance. Heat index of 106.

-Saturday: High of 89, low of 75. 70% rain chance. .

-Sunday:  High of 89; low of 74. 60% rain chance.

-Forecast: Click  / Regional animated radar

Saturday: Summer concert series concludes with The Tams. The free concert lasts from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Cartersville.

Maybe they should call it social retailing, not social media:

-Prime Outlets in Calhoun is planning a one-day-only Foursquare Fashion Dash, rewarding shoppers who check-in via Foursquare at participating stores with exclusive discounts and savings. The sale is from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday. Look for savings up to 20 percent off purchases at Black & Decker Factory Store, Catherine's Plus Size Outlet, Easy Spirit Outlet, Java Junction, Jones New York Outlet, Lane Bryant Outlet, maurices, Rak Outfitters, Tommy Hilfiger and VF Outlet. How it works: Customers using Foursquare check in with each other, give their locations and hear about or share items of interest. For example: shopping tips or specials. Where to eat--or to avoid eating. Prime Outlets is on Foursquare and the current mayor (most posted user) is "Kelly C."

Indoor football returning to Rome next year?

-That's the buzz in Downtown Rome as a franchisee prepares to bring the Southern Indoor Football League to Rome starting in March 2011. The league, which features the SIFL-champion Columbus, Ga., Lions and Albany, Ga., Panthers, is in talks with an out-of-town investor to bring a team to The Forum. Indoor football was played there for two years as the Rome Renegades twice made their way to the league championships games. The Renegades, under the direction of former Rome High Coach David Humphreys, lost both of those games. Rome businessman Harry Pierce and his partners shutdown the Renegades after the 2006 season.

-Rome High hosts Calhoun High in a football scrimmage tonight at 7:30 at Barron Stadium. Check these photos of what changes you'll find there. Click

Two charged with aggravated battery: (Media release) Bartow sheriff's investigators have arrested two Cartersville men in connection with an assault Aug. 4 at Hamilton Crossing Park. According to Sheriff Clark Millsap, deputies were contacted by Cartersville Medical Center emergency personnel after a 17-year-old man was admitted for treatment with injuries from an assault. The victim and three others with him at the hospital reported they had been attacked by five or six males on the basketball court at Hamilton Crossing Park. Intially, it was believed that robbery had occurred with the victim missing money from his pocket.Investigators discovered the story given at the hospital was not true and that the assault occurred between the parties. Investigators arrested Leland Hugh Garrett, 19, on Tuesday and on Thursday arrested Bradford Tyler Huertas, 19. They are charged with aggravated battery. The victim was treated and released from the hospital and recovering at home.

-Thursday's Bartow County Jail reports. Click & Click

Breast Cancer Survivors are invited to share their courageous stories of survival and hope in the eighth annual 'Surviving to Share' contest.  The event, held annually in October in recognition of breast cancer awareness month, is sponsored by The Hope Center, a service of Cartersville Medical Center, Polk Medical Center and Redmond Regional Medical Center. Health

Latest updates from the Cartersville-Bartow chamber. Click

Dining & Drink. Click

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores

-Upcoming beer, wine tastings. Wine News Vine

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey 

-Alabama repeat? No-no, says Norman. Penn State, LSU, Florida on Tide's schedule.

Rome Braves. Click Sports

-Braves rally but Augusta hangs on for 5-3 win.

-Tonight-Monday: Augusta at Rome.

-Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos. (Click)