Friday, May 17, 2013

Arson suspect faces multiple charges; in county jail. Latest regional business updates. Duck Derby, River Jam part of huge weekend. Latest dining scores. $740 million lottery weekend.

For these and the weekend's latest stories, please see www.bartowheadlines.com:

Arson suspect caught in Murphy, N.C., back in Bartow to face multiple charges.

 

Duck Derby weekend hits the water – and pavement.

 

East Rome updates

-Rome Village gets a redo in front of Walmart.

-Work begins at idled Huddle House off U.S. 411.

  

Washington Buzz

-Tense words, tense times for local lawmakers.

-Gingrey, Graves vote to repeal Obamacare.

 

Weekend Buzz

-Northwest Georgia's premiere concert, Rome River Jam, to fill Ridge Ferry Park -- and beyond -- on Saturday.

-Also: Rome High, Darlington graduations on Saturday; weekend home stand for the Rome Braves;  several ways to help locals in need.   

 
Low 80s, some rain in the weekend forecast
-Outlook: About an inch of rain is possible today through early Sunday.
-Friday: 30% rain chance, high of 83, low of 63.
-Saturday: 70% rain chance, high of 81, low of 63.
-Sunday: 50% rain chance, high of 84, low of 66.

Thursday Public Health restaurant inspection scores: Floyd, Bartow. Dining

$740 million up for grabs tonight, Saturday: 
-$190 million MegaMillion drawing tonight; $550 million PowerBall on Saturday night. Lottery
 
Today's latest jail reports.
 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition

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

-Please join our guests Friday including:
-Bud Owens, director of Floyd Medical Center's emergency medical services.
-Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable as Kevin Karel and Andrew Carter (and maybe Nelle Reagan) join us to discuss the week's top local headlines and what they mean to you.
Hometown Sports
-Rome snaps losing streak, pounds Asheville 11-4.
-Braves home tonight at 7 vs. Asheville.
-See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos

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