Severe weather possible; deluge guaranteed. Flash flood watch starts at 6 tonight. Woman's body found off I-75. Business: Safety awards for Mohawk. Sports updates. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports, Cartersville Police updates.

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Today's Ware Mechanical Weather:

• Latest update on today's potentially severe, very wet weather. Update
• Flash flood watch for Floyd, Bartow, Polk counties from 6 this evening through midnight Friday. Watch
• Updates all day from Hometown Headlines.

Today's other headlines:

• Woman's body found off I-75.
• Business: Young Professionals meet Tuesday (watch the video). Safety honors for Rome, Bartow, Gordon Mohawk plants. Business
• Business: Heritage First Bank names Shannon T. Smith senior vice president. Heritage
• Buzz: 'Passion for Pajamas' to help 400 area foster kids. Renew Our Rivers returns Earth Day. MS Walk is April 9. Road updates. Buzz
• Georgia Health News: Closing of troubled nursing home shakes small community to its core (parent company of closed Rockmart nursing home). GHN
• Remembering Mr. Robert Danny Bollen, Mr. James Foster Selman, Mr. Bobby Joe Turner, Mr. Adrian Robert Wright. Services
• Remembering Stacey Michelle Cernadas. Obituary
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining
  
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics.  CrimeWatch   (new direct link to today's reports)

Regular features:

• 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 plan big opening night April 7.
• High school updates: Baseball scores.
• Latest local college updates.
• Details on upcoming community sports events.
• NCAA's final four set: Oklahoma, Villanova, Syracuse, North Carolina.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 98.7 FM (streaming)

• Join us today from 7-9 a.m. Our guests:
• At 7:40 a.m.: Ernie Studard, known as The K-man from section 206 at State Mutual Stadium, on the 2016 season ahead for the Rome Braves.
• At 8:10 a.m.: Either Rome City Manager Sammy Rich or Assistant City Manager Patrick Eidson on parking in downtown Rome.
• At 8:40 a.m.: Ryan Simmons of Brand Red Studios in Rome on the evolution of VR -- virtual reality  -- and how its use is closer than you think.

Panda Express taking shape in Calhoun. Soft opening for new food truck at River Dog April 8. Beautiful day today; total washout Thursday. Later today: Bartow County Jail, Carfersville Police updates

Where your news day starts: www.bartowheadlines.com:

 

Today's weather:

• Even nicer than Tuesday but watch out for throw (it) back Thursday: Up to 2 inches of rain. Weather

Today's headlines:

• Dining: Panda Express quickly rising in Calhoun. 'Smokin' food truck plans soft opening at River Dog Outpost April 8. Something's brewing in Greater Rome? Food & Drink
• Buzz: Retirement community to be known as The Spires at Berry College. Job fair in Calhoun. Meeting today on GE site plan. Buzz
• Rome Police, AAA staging 'Operation: Prom Promise' April 6-7, designed to educate teen drivers about impaired driving. Prom Promise
• IRS tax scams multiplying as tax deadline nears, according to Floyd County Police. Tax scam
• Smile Report: Gilmore honored for anti-bullying efforts. Donation adds to STAR teacher's tributes. Highlands' group honored again. Smile
• Georgia Health News: Obama, visiting Atlanta, urges bigger anti-drug commitment by nation. GHN
• Remembering Robert Danny Bollen, Billy John "Wild Bill" Cordle. Obituaries.
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics.  CrimeWatch   (new direct link to today's reports)

Regular features:

• 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

• Jeff Francouer, one of the original Rome Braves, makes successful return to the Atlanta club.
• Berry sports journalism class earns regional honors for 'The Things They Carry' in-depth report on student athletes and coaches.
• Rome Braves plan big opening night April 7.
• High school updates: Baseball scores.
• NCAA's final four set: Oklahoma, Villanova, Syracuse, North Carolina.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 98.7 FM (streaming)

• Join us today from 7-9 a.m. Our guests:
• At 8:10 a.m.: Rome Police Lt. Chris DeHart on 'Operation: Prom Promise' set for April 6-7.
• At 8:40 a.m.: Floyd County Police Sgt. Chris Fincher on new IRS scam spreading across the region.

Panda Express taking shape in Calhoun. Soft opening for new food truck at River Dog April 8. Beautiful day today; total washout Thursday. Later today: Bartow County Jail, Carfersville Police updates

Where your news day starts: www.bartowheadlines.com:

 

Today's weather:

• Even nicer than Tuesday but watch out for throw (it) back Thursday: Up to 2 inches of rain. Weather

Today's headlines:

• Dining: Panda Express quickly rising in Calhoun. 'Smokin' food truck plans soft opening at River Dog Outpost April 8. Something's brewing in Greater Rome? Food & Drink
• Buzz: Retirement community to be known as The Spires at Berry College. Job fair in Calhoun. Meeting today on GE site plan. Buzz
• Rome Police, AAA staging 'Operation: Prom Promise' April 6-7, designed to educate teen drivers about impaired driving. Prom Promise
• IRS tax scams multiplying as tax deadline nears, according to Floyd County Police. Tax scam
• Smile Report: Gilmore honored for anti-bullying efforts. Donation adds to STAR teacher's tributes. Highlands' group honored again. Smile
• Georgia Health News: Obama, visiting Atlanta, urges bigger anti-drug commitment by nation. GHN
• Remembering Robert Danny Bollen, Billy John "Wild Bill" Cordle. Obituaries.
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics.  CrimeWatch   (new direct link to today's reports)

Regular features:

• 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

• Jeff Francouer, one of the original Rome Braves, makes successful return to the Atlanta club.
• Berry sports journalism class earns regional honors for 'The Things They Carry' in-depth report on student athletes and coaches.
• Rome Braves plan big opening night April 7.
• High school updates: Baseball scores.
• NCAA's final four set: Oklahoma, Villanova, Syracuse, North Carolina.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 98.7 FM (streaming)

• Join us today from 7-9 a.m. Our guests:
• At 8:10 a.m.: Rome Police Lt. Chris DeHart on 'Operation: Prom Promise' set for April 6-7.
• At 8:40 a.m.: Floyd County Police Sgt. Chris Fincher on new IRS scam spreading across the region.

Business: 35 Mohawk jobs available. Auntie Anne's opens Thursday. Business boom -- in Aragon. Latest on governor's veto. Beautiful day today; Thursday's a washout. Later today: County jail, police updates.

Where your news day starts: www.bartowheadlines.com:

 

Today's weather:

• Sunny and 69 today; Thursday looks like a washout. Weather

Today's headlines:

• Business: Mohawk hiring 35 people in Chattooga. Auntie Anne's opens Thursday. Cheeseburger jobs. And the boom in Aragon. Business
• What next in the 'religious liberty' fight following Gov. Nathan Deal's veto. Veto
• Buzz: Local authors release latest books. Car seat checks in Calhoun. Johannes Brahms' Requiem (in English) set for April 18. Buzz
• Georgia Health News: Feds say expansion in state would aid many through behavioral health care. GHN
• Remembering Mrs. Fannie Christine Bailey, Mrs. Lillie Bell Digsby Barnett, Stacey M. Cernadas, Mrs. Charlene Sue Davis, Mrs. Dorothy Eleam, Carl Cecil Sidwell, Miss Jeanette Watters. Obituaries.
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. CrimeWatch

Regular features:

• 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 plan big opening night April 7.
• Local college updates.
• Highschool updates: Baseball scores.
• NCAA's final four set: Oklahoma, Villanova, Syracuse, North Carolina.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 98.7 FM (streaming)

• Join us today from 7-9 a.m. Our guests:
• At 8:10 a.m.: Brian Robinson of Robinson Republic, a former spokesman for Gov. Nathan Deal who worked to oppose the "religious liberty" bill, on what the governor's veto means.
• At 8:40 a.m.: U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson on the Supreme Court vacancy, the senator's meeting with the Greater Rome Chamber delegation; and updates on the VA.

5 restaurants joining 'mega' Kroger in Cartersville. Old Wendy's gone; Kauffman construction next. 'Sweet' summer ahead with store openings. Drier day today.

Where your news day starts: www.bartowheadlines.com:

 

Today's weather:

• A bit cooler today; low 70s back by Tuesday. Weather

Today's headlines:

• Main Street Marketplace: 'Mega' Kroger rising quickly in Cartersville; to be joined by five restaurants, other retailers. Business.
• Buzz: Not a retread; Kauffman levels Wendy's for new tire store. 'Sweet' summer ahead with Creamery, smoothies, pretzels. Gas up another nickel. Buzz
• Agenda: Rome to hear 'State of the City' tonight. Busy weekend ahead. Agenda
• Remembering Dr. Billy Don Burk. Obituaries
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores return Tuesday Dining
  
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. CrimeWatch

Regular features:

• 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

• NCAA's final four set for next weekend.
• Countdown to baseball's opening day(s): Atlanta Braves (4/4); Rome Braves (4/7).
• High school updates: Baseball scores.
• Complete list of 2016 High School football schedules. Football

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 98.7 FM (streaming)
-Join us today from 7-9 a.m. Our guests:

• At 7:40 a.m.: Andy Harris, President of Coosa Valley Credit Union on merger with Northwest Georgia Credit Union.
• At 8:10 a.m.: Reba Barnes, Light the Lake at Darlington
• At 8:40 a.m.: Louise Branham, Child Abuse Prevention Month

He is Risen! Wishing you Blessed Easter! Soggy Sunday ahead? Coosa High grad killed in Life-Flight crash in AL. Former baseball player Dave Dravecky to speak at Rome Prayer Breakfast. Today's Easter services. Teen nearly crashes into Etowah River. Week ahe

Where your news day starts: www.hometownheadlines.com and www.bartowheadlines.com:

 

He is Risen! Wishing you a Blessed Easter.

Today's weather:

• Soggy Sunday ahead? There is a 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms today with high near 72. Rainfall up to half-inch possible. Forecast

Today's headlines:

• Former baseball player Dave Dravecky to speak at Rome Leadership Prayer Breakfast in May. Prayer
• Life-Flight nurse from Rome killed in Alabama helicopter crash. Crash
• He is Risen! Today's Easter services at area churches. Easter
• This week: Rome Commission meets. Road closures on Mt. Alto. Busy weekend with Spring Art Market, RLT's "Noises Off" and more. Agenda
• WRGA: Teenager escapes injury after car goes down embankment toward Etowah River off Glenn Milner Blvd. Escape
• AJC: Workers rescue man from pit cave in Walker County. AJC
• Remembering Virgil Castleberry, Jr., Ellis Hand, Donald L. Hicks, Jr., Kara Paulk Moore and Kathryn Louise Phillips. Obituaries
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining
  
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. CrimeWatch

Regular features:

• 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

• Shorter University hosted the 5th annual Shorter Invitational meet at Barron Stadium on Saturday.  
• High school updates: Baseball scores.
• Complete list of 2016 High School football schedules. Football
• Rome Braves' single-game tickets on sale; opening day is April 7.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 98.7 FM.
-Join us Monday from 7-9 a.m. Our guests:

• At 7:40 a.m., Andy Harris, President of Coosa Valley Credit Union on merger with Northwest Georgia Credit Union.
• At 8:10 a.m.: Reba Barnes, Light the Lake at Darlington
• At 8:40 a.m.: Louise Branham, Child Abuse Prevention Month