1 to 2 inches of rain due tonight through Saturday; more on the way. Mizu sushi/hibachi opens. Regional Public Health restaurant scores; 'U' rating for two spots.

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Half inch of rain tonight, three quarters of an inch Friday

-Flash flood watch Friday, Saturday, for Polk, metro area.

-Thursday: 10%, then 100% chance of rain; high of 60, low of 46.

-Friday: 90-100% rain chance, high of 53, low of 45.

-Saturday: 30% chance of rain, high of 60, low of 36.

 

Mizu Hibachi & Sushi opens at Etowah Crossing:
-A new player in Rome's growing sushi market, the restaurant is at 140 Hicks Drive off Turner McCall.

 

Cartersville City Council meets tonight.

 

Regional Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk and Chattooga.

-Restaurants in Gordon County, Rome both get 'U' ratings.

April 20: Berry College to host Idol's Phillip Phillips.

 

U.S. Rep. Tom Graves leads state congressional delegation in annual Americans for Prosperity scorecard.The group advocates "economic freedom."

 

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Latest jail reports.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 1470 AM, 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

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-Dr. John Barge, Georgia's superintendent of schools, on the recent AP test results and the issues facing Floyd Schools and others in our state.

-Logan Boss of Public Health on winter flu season and related illnesses. How are we doing so far this year?