Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Advance voting continues for Tuesday's primary runoff. Latest jail reports. Lottery jackpot: $320 million. High near 90; rain back Friday.

For these and today's latest updates, please see www.bartowheadlines.com:
 
Advance voting continues for Tuesday's primary runoff.
 
Dollar Tree open for business in former Circuit City spot.
Lowe's to announce second-quarter financials Aug. 20.
-Small-scale hiring continuing for new distribution center.

Gas watch: Rome still 20-plus cents higher than Cartersville.

Powerball jackpot balloons to $320 million tonight.


Wednesday's Bartow County Jail reports: later this morning.

Weather
-Wednesday: 20% rain chance, high of 88, low of 63.
-Thursday: 20% rain chance, high of 91, low of 66.
Hometown Headlines Radio Edition,
WRGA 1470 AM
-7 to 9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online. Today's guests:
-Danny Grant, the Democratic candidate for the 14th Congressional District.
-Peter Lawler, Dana professor at Berry College, on the aftermath of the Paul Ryan vice presidential pick.
-Dr. John Barge, Georgia superintendent of schools, on his opposing the charter schools referendum on the Nov. 6 ballot. 
 
Today's Sports:  
--Rome Braves win again, 5-0. With 20 games to go, Rome has a 3.5-game lead in the SAL Southern division.
-Tonight in Greenville.
-Playoff tickets on sale Aug. 16.

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