Adairsville town hall meeting tonight. Rome News gets two more months to file bankruptcy reorganization plan. AJC: 2,000 new jobs in Dalton/NW Georgia? Flooding continues in Floyd, Gordon. High of 79 today.

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Town Hall meeting in Adairsville tonight to feature local legislators.

 

Rome News' parent company gets 60-day extension for filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan.

-Lawyer representing News Publishing seeks nearly $60,000 in payment and expenses -- so far.

 

AJC: Engineered Floors could bring 2,000 jobs to Dalton area.

 

High water closes some roads; flood warnings continue:
-River watch: Oostanaula (Calhoun), Coosa, Armuchee flood warnings; Oostanaula in Rome to peak today.

Your forecast: 
-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 81, low of 57.

-Wednesday: 20% rain chance, high of 79, low of 55.

-Thursday: 20% rain chance, high of 75, low of 55

 

No new Public Health restaurant updates Monday.

 

Today's latest jail reports.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition

7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests including:

-Kent Frantz, hydrologist with the National  Weather Service's office in Peachtree City on the aftermath of all this rain.

-Kenna Baker, Floyd Medical Center's Safety and Emergency Preparedness Officer, will discuss today's drill at the hospital and what's ahead.

 

Hometown Sports

-Rome Braves stay hot, sweep Greensboro. Monday's games: 1-0, 9-6 wins by the Braves.

-Off Tuesday. Next home game Wednesday at 7 p.m. McCann expected to rehab here Wednesday.

-See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos. Click

Oostanaula nears 'action' stage, flood warnings in Chattooga, Gordon after 2.50 to 4.23 inches of rain. Buzz: Downtowns ready for summer concerts, block parties, car shows. 'U-pick' season, produce stands return

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2.50 to 4.23 inches of rain; rising rivers.

-We're watching area rivers today as runoff continues.

-Flood warnings in Chattooga, Gordon counties.

-Ooostanaula will top 'action' stage, stay below flood level.

-Monday: Some fog, high of 76, low of 53.

-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 81, low of 57.

-Wednesday: 30% rain chance, high of 79, low of 56.

 

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia.

-Free concerts, block parties, car shows part of busy summer ahead -- beginning this weekend -- for downtowns in Rome, Cartersville, Cedartown and Calhoun.

-Strawberries, other fresh produce, Angus beef either on sale or starting soon as local growers welcome you-pick or pre-picked farm goods for sale.

 

Georgia gas prices up three cents a gallon last week; still 32 cents cheaper than a year ago, according to AAA South.

-The national average as we as prices in Florida and Tennessee fell last week.

-A county-by-county comparison.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition

7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests including:

-Bob Barr, who's running for the 11th Congressional District seat Phil Gingrey is leaving as he runs for U.S. Senate.

-Brian McClellan, Director of Gordon County Information Technology, on the county's new Google migration.

-AJC Political Insider Jim Galloway on all the dominoes falling with veteran lawmakers announcing bids for new positions.

 

Hometown Sports

-Rome Braves rained out in Greensboro Sunday.

-Rome at Greensboro, doubleheader today beginning at 10:45 a.m.

-Next home game: Wednesday

-See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos. Click

 

 

 

 

Hamilton State Bank Announces Acquisition of Douglas County Bank

Media Release— Hamilton State Bank, a Georgia state bank based in Hoschton, announced today that it has acquired certain assets and deposits and other liabilities of Douglas County Bank, Douglasville, Ga., from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in its capacity as receiver.

 

The acquisition was completed pursuant to a purchase and assumption agreement on April 26, 2013 following approvals by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance and the FDIC. 

 

All locations of Douglas County Bank will open with normal business hours beginning on Saturday, April 27, 2013 under the name Hamilton State Bank.  Douglas County Bank customers may continue to conduct normal banking business and will have access to all of their accounts. In addition, all outstanding Douglas County Bank checks will be processed, and customers may continue to write Douglas County Bank checks and use their ATM and debit cards.  Douglas County Bank loan customers also should continue to make their regular payments. New and existing customers will receive additional information in the mail from Hamilton State Bank in the near future.

 

"We are a community bank that currently serves customers from 20 banking centers throughout Georgia," said Hamilton State Bank Chairman and CEO Robert Oliver. "We welcome our newest customers in Douglas and Paulding counties and we want to assure them that they will be served by the same friendly professionals at each of the Douglas County Bank branches in the days to come."

 

"Our goal is to have all Hamilton State Bank offices operating on the same system in the months to come in order to provide streamlined, consistent service to all our customers," Oliver added.

 

Led by an executive team with decades of community banking experience, Hamilton State Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hamilton State Bancshares, Inc. The company focuses on conservative and sound banking practices.

 

In 2011, Hamilton State Bancshares, Inc. completed a private offering of its securities that resulted in proceeds of approximately $231.6 million making Hamilton State Bancshares, Inc. and Hamilton State Bank among the highest capitalized banking companies in the state of Georgia.

 

The acquisition solidifies Hamilton State Bank's position as a full-service bank offering a variety of services to its customers from its offices in Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Cobb, Hall, Henry, Forsyth, Jasper, Jackson and now Douglas and Paulding counties in Georgia. With the acquisition, Hamilton State Bank now has 24 branches and approximately $1.7 billion in total assets, $1.4 billion in deposits, and $219 million in total capital.  Hamilton State Bancshares, Inc., the parent of Hamilton State Bank, has approximately $276 million in total capital.

Remember Aprli 2011 winds, tornadoes. 2-plus inches of rain on the way this weekend. Latest business, dining updates.

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Weekend marks two years since winds, tornadoes swept Northwest Georgia

-Georgia was slammed by straight-line winds and 15 tornadoes on April 27-28, 2011, causing the death of 15 people and injuring 143 across the state.

-GEMA cites anniversary as it urges residents to be ready for the next big storm or disaster.

 

More than two inches of rain possible Saturday, Sunday
-Weekend outlook: Heaviest rain due Sunday.

-Friday: Sunny, high of 75, low of 51. 30% rain chance overnight.
-Saturday: 70% chance of rain, high of 72, low of 57.
-Sunday: 70% chance of storms, high of 73, low of 56.

 

Oak Ridge opens in East Rome; nears 50% occupancy:

 -Charles Williams REIC and associates have built 35 one-bedroom apartments of Chateau Drive in East Rome.

 

El Agave coming to Martha Berry Highway

-The former Etowah Restaurant at 3766 Martha Berry Highway will soon see new life.

 -Thursday Public Health restaurant scores for Floyd, Bartow.

 

Armuchee's Carson Roes part of UGA's 'Hairy Dog' team.

  

Latest jail reports.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition

7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests including:

-Lisa Janak Newman of Georgia Emergency Management on the two-year anniversary of the savage storms and 15 tornadoes that pummeled the state, causing 15 deaths and injuring 143 people.

-Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Round Table where Kevin Karel and Andrew Carter (and perhaps Nelle Reagan) join us to put last week's local headlines into perspective.

 

Rome rallies to beat Kannapolis, 8-6.

-Tonight: Rome at Greensboro.

Bartow's jobless rate in March tumbles to lowest level in several years. Chick-Fil-A Bowl part of college football's new playoff format. Sunny today, soggy weekend ahead.

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Jobless rate at 8.2% in Bartow

-Lowest unemployment rate in more than a year.

-Polk's rate down to 8 percent.

-Plus: Who's hiring in Northwest Georgia.

 

$2 million Hawthorn expansion under way

 -24 units being added at Second Avenue and the river.

Atlanta, Chick-Fil-A Bowl part of new College Football Playoff rotation.

-First title game set for Cowboys Stadium on Jan. 12, 2015.

 'Normal' temperatures today; soggy weekend ahead

-Thursday: Mostly sunny, high of 71, low of 37.
-Friday: Sunny, high of 76, low of 49. 20% rain chance overnight.
-Saturday: 70% chance of rain, high of 69, low of 54.
-Sunday: 70% chance of storms, high of 71, low of 53. 

 

Weekly Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Northwest Georgia.

 

Latest jail reports.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition

7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests including:

-Armuchee sports essayist Norman Arey on the new College Football Playoffs and game sites.
-Chris Giddens of Pleasant Valley South Baptist Churchwho, in his secret identity, is a not-so-mild-mannered fan of super hero and sci-fi movies. He join us to talk about the upcoming summer blockbusters.
-Mary Hardin Thornton of Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful on Friday's Renew our Rivers project at Ridge Ferry Park.

 

Rome Braves fall 11-4 to Kannapolis.

-Rematch on the road tonight at 7

-Braves to honor photographer, web associate Dave Hall in pregame ceremony on May 1.

LakePoint's wake board park could be ready by Independence Day. 60% chance of storms, rain today; continuing updates all day. Body found in Etowah was that of missing Kingston man. Cartersville High honored by U.S. News

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LakePoint's wake board park open by Independence Day?

-Groundwork is under way on $2 million first phase.

 

Body found in Etowah River confirmed to be missing Kingston man.

 

Cartersville High again part of 'Best High School in America' rankings.

  

 

Today's weather scenario:

-A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2 and 5 p.m. and then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m., according to the weather service.
-Wednesday: 60% chance of storms, high of 74, low of 43.
-Thursday: Mostly sunny, high of 72, low of 40.
-Friday: Sunny, high of 76, low of 51. 30% rain chance overnight.

 Latest jail reports.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition

7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests including:

-Sen. Barry Loudermilk on his bid for the 11th Congressional District seat being vacated by Phil Gingrey after 2014.

-Dr. Tygar Evans, Rome High principal, on the school's latest honors from the U.S. News & World Report's Best High School in America report.

 

Rome Braves win series opener in Kannapolis, 5-3. 

-Tonight: Rome at Kannapolis

 

 

Rome newspaper publisher facing May 1 reorganization deadline; latest updates. Storms expected 2-8 p.m. Wednesday. First Berry eaglet takes flight

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News Publishing reorganization plan due in eight days

 -Per the Chapter 11 reorganization filing in federal bankruptcy court, the parent company of the Rome News-Tribune must file its plan with the Rome court and Judge Mary Grace Diehl on May 1. At issue: nearly $10 million in debts.

Storms expected Wednesday afternoon, evening
-What's ahead: Storms are expected in our area on Wednesday, most likely between 2 and 8 p.m., as another cold front arrives.
-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 74, low of 55.
-Wednesday: 80% chance of storms, high of 72, low of 49.
-Thursday: Mostly sunny, high of 73, low of 41.

 

Eaglet takes to the skies over Berry College
-From Facebook:  "Perfect celebration for Earth Day!"

 

No Monday Public Health restaurant inspection scores.

 

Latest jail reports

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition

7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests including:

-Bruce Day and Chris Carey on the annual Boston Butts sale benefiting Habitat for Humanity.

-Milt Travis, the new basketball coach at Rome High.

 

Hometown Sports

-Rome Braves were off Monday, begin seven games on the road today. Next home game: May 1.

-See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos. Click

This summer is all about 'Core Classes' at Chattahoochee Tech

Media release: Summer is a time to grow at Chattahoochee Technical College. Recent and ongoing articulation agreements with Georgia's University System schools and private colleges and universities mean that more than 40 college level courses at CTC will transfer toward that 4-year degree.

"There are many benefits to making CTC your higher education home this summer," said Executive Director of Admissions Missy Cusack. "Students will have the ability to earn credits toward degrees, complete general academic requirements, improve their grade point average and explore new areas of interest. Best of all they can do this close to home for a fraction of the cost of other colleges and universities."

From English, Math, Psychology, Sociology, and many others, a student can complete all of the core education requirements for a 4-year degree at one of the eight campuses of Chattahoochee Technical College. The college also offers several career specific courses that transfer to local colleges and universities. All of the courses offer the opportunity for educational advancement, personal enrichment and professional development.

Chattahoochee Technical College offers general education classes, as well as program specific classes in more than 45 different areas of study, at eight campuses serving Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Gilmer, Paulding and Pickens counties. Courses are offered in person, online or in a combination hybrid format.

In addition to beginning students, returning students, and transfer students, Chattahoochee Technical College also accepts transient students. This is an especially popular option in the summer when students might be home for the summer. In addition to an application, application fee and transcripts, transient students must present a letter from their home institution allowing to the student to earn credit at Chattahoochee Technical College.

"The course schedule for this summer is focusing on the general education requirements of both Chattahoochee Technical College and other colleges and universities," said Dean for Arts & Sciences Brenda White. "This focus allows students to concentrate on these requirements in the shorter Summer Semester." 

While registration has already started for the summer semester, the application and document deadline is May 24. Courses, which will begin June 6, will be available on campus, through hybrid scheduling and online for those needing more flexible schedules.

 

For more information about programs, admissions and registration at Chattahoochee Technical College, call 770-528-4545 or visit www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu.

NW Georgia Severe Weather Team chases storms -- and storm reports. Speaking of: Sunny, upper 60s today; stormy Wednesday? Gas prices 44 cents lower than a year ago. Remembering David Hall, the techie who loved the Rome Braves.

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia.

-Hayden Jennings and Devin Womack have taken their passion for weather and funneled it into the Northwest Georgia Severe Weather Team, a group of five storm-chasers covering 14 counties in Georgia and Alabama. Their goal: To "share with the public, the basic science of severe and hazardous weather of the Southeast through preventative measures such as education and reporting on forecasts."

-Remembering Dave Hall: For more than 700 games over 11 seasons, David W. Hall III found enough time away from his Internet business to photograph -- and at times webcast -- his passion for the Rome Braves. He earned a legion of friends doing do -- and many more with his "built from the ground up" digital business.

 

Georgia gas prices fall another six cents a gallon to $3.34; now 44 cents less per gallon vs. a year ago, according to AAA South.
-County by county low price guide.

'Normal' start to the week; storms due Wednesday

-Outlook: A cold front due Wednesday will boost our chances of some storms with isolated severe weather possible, according to the National Weather Service.

-Monday: Sunny, high of 69, low of 48.

-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 74, low of 54.-Wednesday: 80% chance of storms, high of 73, low of 47.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition

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-Please join our guests including:

-Charlie Williams and Jarrett Shaddayon the 2013 Rome Leadership Prayer Breakfast, May 2, at The Forum.

-Dan Bevels of Floyd Medical Center on April 25 teleconference on hospice care for veterans.

-Ernie 'The K-man' Studard on the passing of another great Rome Braves' fan, David W. Hall III.

 

Hometown Sports

-Rome Braves fall 6-2 to Ashville.

-Rome is off Monday, begins seven games on the road Tuesday. Next home game: May 1.

-See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos. Click

 

Sunny, but cooler weekend ahead. Second Boston bombing suspect in custody. Construction to begin on LakePoint's Terminus Wake Park. Busy weekend of events. Latest dining scores and jail reports.

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Second Boston bombing suspect in custody: Standoff in Watertown ends with surviving brother being apprehended after apparently hiding in a boat stored in a back yard.   Sunny, but cooler weekend ahead.  -Saturday: Sunny, high near 66, low of 38. -Sunday: Sunny, high near 70, low of 46. -Monday: Sunny, high of 68, low of 50.   Work begins on LakePoint's Terminus Wake Park. Weekend guide: -'No Excuses' run this morning at State Mutual Stadium. -GNTC's annual plant sale continues today, Sunday at the Rome campus. -International music festival at Berry today. -14th Congressional Republican District meeting. -National Astronomy Day and Family Science Night at Tellus.   -Rome Braves home vs. Asheville tonight at 7, Sunday at 2 p.m. Public Health restaurant inspection updates from Floyd, Bartow counties. Latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Monday including: -Charlie Williams and Jarrett Shadday on the 2013 Rome Leadership Prayer Breakfast, May 2, at The Forum. -Dr. Buford Harbin on hospice care for veterans Hometown Sports -Rome Braves fall, 7-5. to Asheville. -Tonight: Asheville at Rome, 7 p.m.; same teams Sunday, 2 p.m. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos. Click