Solid first quarter for Mohawk Industries. Catholic, Episcopal churches ban guns in Georgia. Huge weekend: Block Party, Spell Off, Bacon Fest, more. High of 69 today; summer preview starts Sunday. Public Health dining scores. Later today: Bartow County Jai

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Hello, summer? After a cool day today -- high of 69 -- and a perfect Saturday with sunny skies and a high in the mid-70s, get ready for a summer preview with a streak of days with temperatures in the mid 80s. No rain in the forecast through next Thursday.

Headlines: 

• Mohawk sees 60% jump in first-quarter profits; 22% leap in net sales. Mohawk
• Weekend: Block Party, spell off, Waterfest, Bacon Fest, garden tour, Roselawn's May Market, yard sale -- and football. Guide
• Catholic archbishop joins Episcopal bishop in banning guns from churches, other religious properties. Churches
• Forum to host six graduations between May 17 and 29. Graduations
• $4 per credit hour increase for technical college students starting this fall. Tuition
• People's Choice voting ends at midday for The Spell Off benefiting Harbor House -- or vote tonight as part of the audience. Spell Off
• Dr. Paul Ferguson receives Community Advocate Award from Georgia Regents University (Medical College of Georgia). Honors
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Floyd; no Bartow reports. Dining
• County jail reports.

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Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

• Rome Braves swept by Asheville, 8-7
• Tonight-Monday in Savannah. Next home game: Wednesday.
• Latest roster moves.
• Braves' home game photos by Mills Fitzner.  Braves photos
• Saturday: Georgia Fire vs. Nashville Venom, 7:30 p.m. at The Forum.
• RHS hosts baseball playoffs tonight.
• Berry gives first sports awards.
• Latest NCCAA track results.
• Parks & Rec's latest tennis updates.
• Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

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