The Buzz of Northwest Georgia, More than 2-inches of rain and more to come

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Over 2-inches of rainfall in area in last 12 hours, more expected today. A total of 2.20 inches of rain was reported at the Cartersville airport since rain started yesterday evening. Up to quarter-inch of new rainfall expected today.

Your latest forecast:

-Tuesday: 60% rain chance, high of 90, low of 69.

-Wednesday: 50% rain chance, high of 95, low of 68.

-Extended forecast: Click // Latest radar: Click

Code Orange smog alert again today for Bartow, metro Atlanta. Smog

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. Buzz

-New Waffle House on the rise on U.S. 411 at Chulio Rd.

-"Facelift" for Northwest Georgia Credit Union's East Rome location.

-A Broad Street business is on the move.

-Local Retailers gearing up for Back-to-School shopping.

This week in Bartow County:

-July 5-7: The City of Cartersville Fire Department will be partnering with the City of Cartersville Water Department to test local fire hydrants. Locations

-July 7: Cartersville City Council meeting. Hear the meeting live on WBHF AM 1450 or here on our website. WBHF

-July 7: Bartow County Public Health sponsoring its WIC Summer Farmer's Markets July 7, from 8:30-11:30 a.m., 1-6:30 p.m. at the Health Department. Click

-July 8: Tellus has big plans for historic final Space Shuttle launch: Tellus Science Museum guests are invited to watch the launch of the 135th and final Space Shuttle mission at 11:26 that morning on the museum's big screen. Curator Julian Gray will be at Kennedy Space Center describing the action, says David Dundee, astronomy program manager. Tellus

-July 9: Special Precinct Training Day hosted by Bartow Co. Republican Party. Training from 10-11:30 a.m. at the BCRP Headquarters, 126 W. Main St. It is open to anyone interested in learning how to be an effective campaign worker. For info, events@bartowGOP.com.

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey
-Danica headed to Nascar? Bubba Watson is no ambassador.

Rome Braves: Sports.

-Rome Braves lose 6-5 in 10 innings to Savannah on Monday.

-Tuesday, Wednesday: Rome Braves at Savannah.