Another sizzler on the way today. Johnny Mitchell's transformation under way. Gas prices 20 cents a gallon higher here than in Chattanooga, Huntsville. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports, Cartersville Police arrest reports

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Ware Mechanical forecast

• High of 95 today with heat index approaching 100 degrees.
• Tips on how to cope, stay safe during this round of above-normal heat. Safety
• Keep an eye on the tropics as storm Bill could be forming.

What we're watching:

• At least one or two key updates possible today; one sounds like a surprise and the other a follow on this LakePoint/Tennis Center situation.
• Check back for updates throughout the day.

Headlines:

• Like father, like son times three: Local dads share their professional passions with their sons. Fathers and sons.
• Johnny Mitchell's transition begins in Euharlee -- and Cartersville. Schroeder's on Broad spruces up. Dining
• The week: Tree dedication for John Bennett; Wednesday job fairs (3); auction near Unity Christian; 'Sweet Home Alabama' tribute at Oak Hill. Week
• Gas Buddy chart shows almost 20-cent difference in gas prices in Georgia (highest) vs. Chattanooga (lowest), Huntsville. Gas
• Public Health restaurant inspections scores, brought to you by Dr. Miniyar Pediatrics return Tuesday. Dining
• Obituaries: Services today for Thelma Irene Criswell Eden. Funeral
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Midian Roofing. CrimeWatch

Regular features:

• Our list of summer camps across Northwest Georgia. Camps
• Big plans for Vacation Bible School this summer. VBS
• Northwest Georgia traffic conditions via Google Maps or Waze.
• Today's business headlines from  Georgia Trend
• Northwest Georgia's best source for job leads. Click Career Builder

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

• Rome Braves rally in the 11th, beat Greenville 5-2.
• Today: At Greenville, 7:05 p.m.
• Rome right-hand pitcher Caleb Beech has been added to the 2015 South Atlantic League All Star Team.
• Atlanta Braves fall 10-8 to the Mets.
• Today: At Boston Red Sox, 7:10 p.m.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA 98.7 FM

Please join our guests Monday including: 

• At 7:40 a.m.: Harbin Clinic's Dr. Ken Howard on Men's Health Month and what we can do to change some of the stigmas men have about health screenings.
• At 8:10 a.m.: The Rev. Chris Barbieri, the new executive director of Action Ministries Rome.