More storms in today's forecast, Tellus viewing of Shuttle launch may be delayed, Braves host Bat for a Cure on Saturday and welcome new manager

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Possible severe storms moving our way this afternoon & evening

Your latest forecast:

-Friday: 60% rain chance, high of 95, low of 72.

-Saturday: 20% rain chance, high of 96, low of 71.

-Sunday: 20% rain chance, high of 97, low of 70.

-Extended forecast: Click // Latest radar: Click

Today: There's a good chance Space Shuttle launch will be delayed as Tellus has big plans for historic final mission. Tellus Science Museum guests are invited to watch the launch of the 135th and final Space Shuttle mission at 11:26 this morning on the museum's big screen. However, if event is delayed because of weather, Tellus will still show the event when it takes place. Curator Julian Gray will be at Kennedy Space Center describing the action, says David Dundee, astronomy program manager. Tellus

Braves to host Ed Randall's Bat for the Cure Prostate Cancer Awareness event on Saturday. National radio host Ed Randall, who is a prostate cancer survivor, is bringing his BFTC educational road tour to State Mutual Stadium for Saturday's game. The BFTC, which has worked closely with Minor League Baseball for several years, heightens prostate cancer awareness, promotes early PSA testing and raises much needed research funds to fight the disease. "Saturday's Bat for the Cure event will focus mainly on the their front concourse display. There will be a set up throughout the game with information about prostate cancer. The information will be geared toward testing and treatment," says Laura Harrison, Braves' neighborhood outreach coordinator. There will also be an auction during the game for a blue bat and radio spots featuring Ed Randall and his cause. Bat for the Cure

And speaking of... Braves name new manager, the 4th in last 12 months

Rick Albert made his managerial debut with the Rome Braves last night winning 5-4 and becoming the 4th manager with the team in the last 12 months. The Braves announced Thursday that Matt Walbeck was relieved of his managerial duties and replaced with Albert. The Braves' record under Walbeck was 28-56 overall and 25-45 in the first half of season, the worst in SAL Southern. Walbeck was named manager in January after the Braves had previously named Paul Runge the new manager in December to replace Randy Ingle who was reassigned to Danville. Runge was then hired by the Astros as Minor League Field Coordinator. Walbeck was also fired from his previous position as Double-A manager with the Pirates, just a year after leading Altoona to the Eastern League Championship in 2009. Braves Release (Photo by Mills Fitzner)

Latest restaurant public health scores are now online. No scores below 80 (B) were reported in Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk and Chattooga. Dining

Saturday: 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.

Thursday's Bartow County Jail reports: Incident Reports // Jail Intake Report

-Links: Local police scanner

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey
-Schilling says every title in MLB in last 20 years is tainted.

Rome Braves: Sports.

-Rome Braves win 5-4 over Greenville in 10 innings on Thursday.

-Friday: Rome vs. Greenville Drive, 7 p.m.