1,000 without power in Rockmart, one hurt following Saturday night storm near Rockmart packing 70-mph winds. Skydiving accident kills one, injures another. Cedartown's Nick Chubb dazzles in 'Dawgs' debut. Later today: Bartow County Jail, Cartersville Poli

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Watch early morning fog, late afternoon storms (30% chance). High of 90.

Headlines:

• 70-mph straight-line winds hit Rockmart area; one hurt, more than 1,000 without power as of 8 a.m. Sunday
• One dead, one injured in Polk County skydiving accident. Details
• Dazzling debut for Cedartown's Nick Chubb as Bulldogs spank Clemson, 42-21. Chubb
• Baseball, barbecue, North American Heritage events; Pioneer Days in Cartersville. Weekend
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Northwest Georgia. Dining
• Bartow County Jail reports, Cartersville Police arrest reports.

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• Rome Braves top Savannah, 4-3. Rematch today at 2 p.m. at State Mutual Stadium.
• Norman Arey's series premiere of Norman's No-Nos: How did Norman do?  Arey
• Game week begins for Shorter Hawks. Shorter

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• Please join our guests Monday as we rebroadcast several recent interviews:
• Matt Pearce of the Small Business Development Center on getting ready for the Christmas shopping season now.
• Jim Powell of the Knights of Columbus on the Labor Day Barbecue at Rome Civic Center from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday.
• Jason Bearden of Highland Rivers Health on local services and possible uses for the former Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital property.

Rain expected all weekend. Busy holiday weekend ahead. Weekend Buzz. Sports updates, Friday night scores. Later today: Bartow County Jail, Cartersville Police reports

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Ware Mechanical forecast: Rain expected all weekend with 60% chance of storms this afternoon, high near 90.

Headlines:

• The next opening: Jimmy John's at Charles Hight Square in Rome on Sept. 16. Restaurants
• Iconic Rome photographer Bill Bussey laid to rest. Bussey
• Weekend Buzz: Cameras will be off for a few days for the Berry eagles . . . Cedartown schedules Sept. 11 remembrance . . . Deal of the day (or Christmas in August?). Buzz
• Weekend: Baseball, barbecue, Native American culture, Tom Sawyer in Rome. Calendar
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Northwest Georgia. Dining
• Bartow County Jail and Cartersville Police reports later today.

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• Rome Braves fall 6-5 as final home stand of 2014 gets under way vs. Savannah; fireworks tonight after the game.
• Norman Arey's series premiere of Norman's No-Nos: A good start for Georgia Tech, Auburn, Alabama -- and Clemson. Arey
• Friday night scores: Huge wins for Darlington, Cartersville, Adairsville.
• John McClellan's high school picks: How did John do Friday night?
• Shorter's 'Hawk Talk' premieres at 8 a.m. Saturday on The Jock 99.5 FM
• Berry College partners with Stretch Internet to stream athletic events this season

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• Please join our guests Monday as we rebroadcast several recent interviews:
• Matt Pearce of the Small Business Development Center on getting ready for the Christmas shopping season now.
• Jim Powell of the Knights of Columbus on the Labor Day Barbecue at Rome Civic Center from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday.
• Jason Bearden of Highland Rivers Health on local services and possible uses for the former Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital property.

As ALDI opens in Rome, attention turns to Kroger Marketplace in Cartersville. Busy holiday weekend ahead; it could be a wet one, too. Norman Arey's college football losers. High school preview. Later today: Bartow County Jail, Cartersville Police reports

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Ware Mechanical forecast:

• Smog alert today for Bartow, metro Atlanta. Another hot one today with a high of 94. A tad cooler this weekend as rain moves in Saturday through Labor Day.

Headlines:

• As another Kroger Marketplace opens, Cartersville awaits its mega store -- and Rome swamps new ALDI. Grocers
• Rome Braves say farewell for the season with fireworks. Plus: Pow Wow, Tom Sawyer, Pioneer Days, BBQ. Weekend
• Rome's Downtown Development Authority, parks & rec honored. Award
• Quarterly reports posted for local banks: Heritage First leads in quarterly, year-to-date net income. Banks
• Holiday weekend: Stay safe on local waterways. So far this year: 33 drownings, 68 boating accidents. Safety
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Northwest Georgia. Dining
• Bartow County Jail reports, Cartersville Police arrest reports.

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• Rome Braves rally but so do Intimidators who win 7-5 Thursday night. Final home stand begins tonight.
• Norman Arey's series premiere of Norman's No-Nos: A good start for Georgia Tech, Auburn, Alabama -- and Clemson. Arey
• Chick-fil-A Dwarf House's High School Football Guide for Aug. 29
• John McClellan's high school picks: Wins for Model, Darlington, Pepperell, Cartersville, Calhoun tohight.
• Updated: Shorter welcomes community for second annual 'Meet the Coaches' luncheon

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• Cpl Chris Harris of the Georgia State Patrol on what to expect from law enforcement this holiday weekend.
• Norman Arey on College Football 2014 including his first 15 locks-to-loose this weekend.
• Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable.

Smog alert again today for Bartow, metro Atlanta. Holiday weekend weather: low 90s; rain back Saturday-Monday. Weekend events list. Public Health restaurant scores. Later today: Bartow County Jail, Cartersville Police arrest reports

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Ware Mechanical forecast:

• Low 90s through Sunday; weekend rain chance: 60% Saturday, 50% Sunday.
• Smog alert today for Bartow, metro Atlanta. Hot Friday night for high school football

Headlines:

• River Dog Paddle Co. latest new business announced for rebounding Cotton Block. River Dog
• Smog concerns today; mid 90s Friday, rain possible through Monday. Code Orange
• Weekend: Cherokee homecoming, baseball, Tom Sawyer and Labor Day barbecue. Events
• 'A Holly Jolly Christmas' is the theme of Dec. 2 parade in downtown Rome. Parade
• Cagle to visit Berry Student Enterprises today. Plus: Exchange Club guest, Moon Gallery update, Cartersville concert. Briefs
• Cheryl Willoughby, Ms. Senior Coosa Valley Fair 2013, is runner-up in Ms. Senior Georgia pageant. Smile Report
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Northwest Georgia. Dining
• Bartow County Jail reports: Cartersville Police arrest reports.

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• Rome Braves rebound, beat Kannapolis 5-2.
• John McClellan's high school picks: Wins for Model, Darlington, Pepperell, Cartersville, Calhoun this Friday
• Friday: Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos return for a new season of college football losers.

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• Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, who will be at Berry College today to discuss the importance of Georgia entrepreneurs and small business owners, and to visit the student enterprise teams.
• Capt. Douglas McClure on what's new with Rome's Salvation Army.

Businessman Larry Martin's Chapter 11 reorganization, pay back plan approved by federal courts. Local business updates. 90s return today; rain back by Saturday. Later today: Bartow County Jail, Cartersville Police reports.

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Ware Mechanical forecast:

• Another round of 90s begins today with 95 forecast Friday; rain returns starting Saturday.

Headlines:

• Larry Martin's lengthy Chapter 11 reorganization planned OK'd; massive property sell off expected. Martin
• Dining: A new meaning for 'fast' food. Plus some comfort food for the soul. Restaurants
• ALDI prepares for opening ceremonies Thursday morning off Turner McCall. Schedule
• Floyd County GOP Women meet Tuesday. Chiaha adds grant for performing arts in Floyd. Updates
• Gordon County native Capt. Grady D. Sanford Jr. named state patrol post commander for Northwest Georgia. State patrol
• Smile Report: Wells Fargo volunteers help Rome woman; Habitat awarded $10,000 check. Donate
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Northwest Georgia. Dining
• Bartow County Jail reports, Cartersville Police arrest reports. Crimewatch

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• Rome Braves fall 5-4 to Kannapolis
• John McClellan's high school picks: Wins for Model, Darlington, Pepperell, Cartersville, Calhoun this Friday
• Friday: Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos return for a new season of college football losers.

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• Shorter Athletics Director Bill Peterson, Women's Basketball Coach Vic Mitchell and Softball Coach Al Thomas on Thursday's Meet the Coaches luncheon at Shorter.
• Dr. Frank Stephenson, economics professor at Berry College

Downtown Cartersville earns state honors. Tellus camera catches glimpse of another fireball. O'Charley's ready to open in Rome. Public Health restaurant scores. John McClellan's high school picks. Later today: Bartow County Jail, Cartersville Police arrest

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Ware Mechanical forecast:

•  We're enjoying a bit of a break from the 95-degree heat last week, especially at night. The 90s return later this week along with a rain chance of 40 to 50 percent through Labor Day.

Headlines:

• O'Charley's preview gives community a 'slice' of what to expect come Wednesday -- and helps a community partner as well. O'Charley's
• Missy, Larry Alford buy Cartridge World franchise in Rome. Cartridge
• Area students invited to clash in creative Cardboard Challenge. Categories: Arcade games, designer's choice or art. Challenge
• 2014 property tax bills are on the way; deadline is Nov. 17 this year. Taxes
• Cartersville earns 'Downtown Development Program of the Year' honors. Downtown
• 'One Book' author Ruta Sepetys in Rome Sept. 25. Berry Farmers Market seeks vendors for Sept. 20 event. One Book
• Tellus camera captures another fireball flyby over the southeast. Tellus
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Northwest Georgia. Dining
• Bartow County Jail, Cartersville Police arrest reports.

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• Rome Braves were off Monday, at Kannapolis today-Thursday.
• John McClellan's high school picks: Wins for Model, Darlington, Pepperell, Cartersville, Calhoun this Friday
• Friday: Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos return for a new season of college football losers.

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• Floyd County Tax Commissioner Kevin Payne on the 2014 tax bills heading our way.
• Jenny A. Shealy, executive director of Network Day Service Center.
• Mark McKinnon, Public Affairs Officer for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, on Labor Day weekend water safety and the summer of 2014.