Storms, rain end Bartow's string of 90s. Profile: Ed Hunt, Rome's busiest man. John McClellan's football picks.

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Weather/Severe end to 48 hours of storms, rain:

-The storms that that swept through Northwest Georgia Monday evening brought an end to what seemed like days of rain -- and a bit of hail. While up to three inches was predicted, Cartersville finished with 1.19 inches on the ground. The good news: The cold front brought more seasson temperatures to the area, ending a sizzling string of 90s. More weather below.

John McClellan's high school picks for week 6. Click

-Coosa at Adairsville:  Adairsville wins by 8.

-Allatoona at Class AAA No. 10 Cartersville: Cartersville wins by 4.

-Northwest Whitfield at Cass:  Cass wins by 1.

-Woodland is off this week.

-Starting Friday: By popular demand, expanded high school scores.

Flu shots available for seniors Wednesday, for all on Thursday: Bartow County Health Department is offering flu shots at a special drive-through clinic at the Senior Citizens Center on Zena Drive Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. for people 65 and over and for those who have difficulty walking.  People over 65 who have not yet received a pneumonia shot can get a free pneumonia shot at the same time.  On Thursday, Sept. 30, the health department will be offering flu shots to everyone six months and older at the new Clarence Brown Conference Center from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. in Etowah Rooms I and II.  Free pneumonia shots for qualifying persons will also be available. Details

Ed Hunt, Rome's busiest man?

His passions: Family, business, volleyball, piano, fine wine

-Ed Hunt (right) owns a busy Rome-based computer company; helps coach volleyball at Darlington; performs in the band 'Broad & Third,' and shares his enthusiasm for fine wine with special wine classes in the community. How does he do it all? By following a simple code: 'Whatever it takes.' Read Michelle Picon's latest Hometown Profile. Clicking here.   

Business Buzz

-Ansel Adams exhibit, Smithsonian Museum Day mean big weekend for Booth:The Booth Western Art Museum pulled off a huge double-header Saturday, with the opening of the expansive Ansel Adams' exhibit (here through Feb. 20) and the annual Smithsonian Museum Day (print a free ticket to participating museums). By the numbers: 604 'Museum Day' guests and an overall attendance Saturday of 1,245. Sunday was one of the best "non-event" days: 191 guests.

-Braid Divas opens at Mount Berry Square: 'Corn rows, extensions, dreads, weaves' among shop specialties; also wigs and weaves for cancer patients. Doors open at 10 a.m. Friday across from Victoria's Secret. Mount Berry

-Dolan named general manager of Mount Berry Square. Business

Another record enrollment for Chattahoochee Tech; North Metro at 3,871 students. Click

Monday's Bartow County Jail reports. Click & Click

Your latest forecast:

-Tuesday: High of 77, low of 49.

-Wednesday: Sunny, high of 81, low of 54.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey

-What the hell is going on and other assorted thoughts in college football? 

Shorter Hawks football. Hawks  

-Hawks at home vs. Faulkner on Saturday.

Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click

-Oct. 16-17: Second Annual Softball Slam. Details

-Oct. 23: Montgomery Gentry concert. Details