30-40% rain chance today, 70% Thursday as we track low near Florida. Local GOP rally in August to draw U.S. Senate hopefuls. Latest dining updates and jail reports.

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Weather

-Tropical low near South Florida could be a rainmaker for us later in the week. Storm should move across south or central Georgia starting late Thursday.

-Forecast: High of 85 today with a 30 to 40% chance of rain. Low of 68. Slightly cooler on Thursday as rain chance rises to 70%. Weekend: Drier, mid 80s.

Politics -GOP's Aug. 17 rally/barbecue at Tillman Hangar has statewide focus as most Republican U.S. Senate hopefuls confirm they'll attend.   Second Saturday Shakespeare focuses on love this Saturday.   Dining -Want a free burrito? You'll need to go online or get the new Moe's app to get it as part of the chain's 500-store celebration. -Quizno's for sale in Cartersville. -Tuesday's Public Health restaurant inspection scores.   Latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition  7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Wednesday including: -Dr. Brian Carroll of Berry College's communication school as he talks about one of his passions, Superman, and the 75th anniversary of his creation. -Meteorologist Steve Nelson of the National Weather Service's Peachtree City office on the rain potential from the tropical low coming into the state as well as a weak cold front.

Hometown Sports -Braves, Tourists split double-header. Rome takes game one, 5-3; drops nightcap, 3-0. -Braves in Asheville tonight at 7. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.  Click   Three Rome Braves named to 2013 All-Star squad.