Storms dump 3-plus inches of rain; another inch on the way. Latest flood warnings, updates. Buzz: 1,000 due for tennis tournament. Dining updates. Gas prices climb but still below year-ago levels.

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Another inch of rain due today; totals  above 3 inches

-The situation: The weekend storms left us with bloated rivers, saturated lawns and lots of running water in ditches and creeks.

-What to watch: The Oostanaula River in Rome will crest above flood stage (25 feet) later today before beginning to slowly ease.

-Flood watch extended until 8 tonight across the region.

-From The Summerville News:  Chattooga County school system will open two hours later (9:45 a.m.)

-On Hometown: River-by-river guide to flood warnings.

 

Forecast:

-Monday: 100% rain chance, high of 62, low of 47.

-Tuesday: 20% rain chance, high of 70, low of 49.

-Wednesday: Cloudy, high of 78, low of 53; 20% rain chance

 

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia.
-USTA tennis tournament to bring up to 1,000 to Rome/Floyd this weekend, showcasing sports tourism's $2.4 million impact on our economy
-The Grill at Redmond on the way.
-Schroeder's adds 'schreuben' veggie sandwich.
-Life Church comes full circle at Brewhouse Music & Grill.

  

Georgia gas prices rise four cents to $3.41; still 22 cents slower than a year ago. according to AAA South.

-County-by-county guide to lowest prices.
 

Today's latest jail reports. 

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition

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-Please join our guests Monday including:

-Layla Shipman joins us to talk about her audition for 'Family Feud' this past weekend.

-Sheila Bennett, Floyd's vice president of nursing and chief nursing officer, on National Nursing Week.

-Harris Blackwood, the director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, on 100 Days of HEAT.

 

Hometown Sports

-Rome Braves' win streak stops at eight as Hagerstown wins 5-4. Game two of the scheduled double-header was rained out.
-Tonight: Double header beginning at 5 p.m., Rome vs. Hagerstown.

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