$11 million nursing home planned in Polk. What's ahead in Bartow County. A look at Bartow's warm, wet fall; 'thaw' begins today. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports, Cartersville Police arrest reports

Today's first news from www.bartowheadlines.com: 

 

Ware Mechanical weather:

• Records show fall was warmer, wetter than normal in Northwest Georgia. Gradual warming trend begins today. Weather
• Floyd County roads: Old River Road back open; Thomas Bluff Road is only road closed because of high water. Roads

Today's headlines:

• $11 million, 86,000-square-foot nursing home proposed for Rockmart off U.S. 278. Nursing home
• Career Depot highlights several job fairs in Northwest Georgia this month; plus Labor Department updates. Jobs
• Updates on Mount Berry Mall: Express leaving in February; Auntie Anne's due by early spring. Business
• Smile Report: Unity Christian raises $368,000 in 'Gift of Unity Challenge.' Smile
• Georgia Health News: Rare metal -- where are the Platinum plans? GHN
• At a glance: Latest updates from across Northwest Georgia. Briefs
• Obituaries:  Remembering Mrs. Maude Nelson Cooper, Marvin Marcel Culpepper, Mr. James J. Ford, Mrs. Amy Louise Reese Stanfield Raines, Gene Albert Tant Sr. Services
• Latest 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

• Model girls no. 4, Calhoun boys no. 5 in latest basketball rankings.
• What's ahead with local high schools.
• What's ahead with local colleges; Berry results.
• Monday's national championship: Alabama vs. Clemson. Norman Arey's pick: Alabama by 7.
• NFL: Playoffs begin this weekend

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 98.7 FM.
-Please join us from 7-9 this morning with our guests:

• At 7:20 a.m.: Joe McCutcheon from Ellijay on "Potomac Fever" and our lawmakers.
• At 7:40 a.m.:
• At 8:10 a.m.: Dr. Renee Carleton of Berry College on the latest on the Berry eagles and what to expect this season.
• At 8:40 a.m.: Stephanie McElhone and Cheryl Bishop from the YMCA on the annual coat drive.

DOT plans transportation funding meeting here. Another cold day on the way. Cartersville Police arrest reports.Cartersville fire officials offer tips on staying warm -- and safe. Later today: Bartow County Jail report, Cartersville Police arrest reports

Today's first news from www.bartowheadlines.com:

 

Ware Mechanical weather:

• Another cold one on the way with a high today of 44. Tips on staying warm -- and safe.

Today's headlines:

• 2015 best year in local real estate sales since recession but will it continue in 2016? Sales boom
• Calhoun Premium Outlets adding Christopher & Banks. New look on the way for Burger King off Turner McCall. Business
• January's Georgia Trend focuses on Rome/Floyd ('Manufacturing, tourism and bustling downtown') and the state's 100 most influential people including Gretchen Corbin. Trend
• Some traffic notes for Coosa High students, parents, faculty as they move to the new building Tuesday. Coosa High
• At a glance: New year off to a busy start across Northwest Georgia. Briefly
• Obituaries: Remembering Mrs. Cynthia Lyenn Watwood Barger, Mrs. Patsy Sue Dunaway, Debbie Diane King Itson, Charles William Weeks. Services
• Latest 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

• Closer look at sports at Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
• What's ahead with local high schools.
• What's ahead with local colleges.
• Jan. 11 national championship: Alabama vs. Clemson. Norman Arey's pick: Alabama by 7.
• NFL: Playoffs begin this weekend

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 98.7 FM.
-Please join us from 7-9 this morning with our guests:

• At 7:40 a.m.: Layla Shipman of the Floyd County Republican Party on the countdown to the SEC Primary on March 1.
• At 8:10 a.m.: Kevin Ellis on the Three Rivers Invitational Bull Riding event at The Forum Friday and Saturday nights.
• At 8:40 a.m. Wendy Davis of the Floyd County Democratic Party on the countdown to the SEC Primary on March 1.

2016 already a blockbuster year in growth with LakePoint, Avatron, Kroger Marketplace. J.R. Cricket's due by Thursday? Cold day, night ahead; flood updates. Falcons lose finale to Saints. Later today: Bartow County Jail, Cartersville Police arrest reports

Today's first news from www.bartowheadlines.com:

 

Ware Mechanical weather:

• Chilly day ahead with high of 42, low of 23.
• Flood Warning continues for Armuchee Creek and Coosa River at Mayo Lock & Dam and at Plant Hammond.

Today's headlines:

• Buckle up: 2016 already looks like a record-setter with tennis center, LakePoint, Avatron, Kroger Marketplace, hotels and industrial surge. 2016
• Buzz: J.R. Cricket's opening Thursday? Neslin named interim administrator at St. Mary's Church. Garmon joins Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. Buzz
• Agenda: Busy week ahead with the premiere of the new Coosa High and the Polar Bear Paddle -- and plunge. Agenda.
• Gas prices down a little as we start 2016; cheapest prices: $1.66 in Centre. Gas
• Obituaries: Remembering Jack Junior Clonts. Services
• Latest Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Resumes 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

• Falcons end yo-yo season with 20-17 loss to the Saints.
• What's ahead with local high schools.
• What's ahead with local colleges.
• Jan. 11 national championship: Alabama vs. Clemson. Norman Arey's pick: Alabama by 7.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 98.7 FM.
-We resume live shows on Tuesday with our guests including:

• At 7:40 a.m.: Layla Shipman of the Floyd County Republican Party on the countdown to the SEC Primary on March 1.
• At 8:10 a.m.: Kevin Ellis on the Three Rivers Invitational Bull Riding event at The Forum Friday and Saturday nights.
• At 8:40 a.m. Wendy Davis of the Floyd County Democratic Party on the countdown to the SEC Primary on March 1.

Former World Hi-Fi site sells; 'multitenant' project on the way. Flood concerns ease; cold on the way. 'Chipper' nets 101 trees. New Coosa High premieres

Today's first news from www.hometownheadlines.com and www.bartowheadlines.com:

 

Ware Mechanical weather:

• Flood Warning continues for Armuchee Creek and Coosa River at Mayo Lock & Dam and at Plant Hammond.
• Sunshine but cold. Lows near 24 degrees for next few nights. Forecast
• Latest Floyd County road closures/openings. Roads
• New NWS radar animation shows 10-day lapse of record flooding. Animation
  

Today's headlines:

• Former World Hi-Fi building off Shorter Ave. sold with plans for redevelopment. Details
• This week: New Coosa High opens to students, Floyd BOE meets, other government meetings, Eggs & Issues in Adairsville, Bull riding returns and Polar Bear Plunge. Week
• 'Bring One for the Chipper' recycles over 100 Christmas trees. Chipper
• Obituaries: Remembering LaVonne Carver Elrod. Funerals
• Latest Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Resumes Tuesday, Jan. 5 after holiday. 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

• Georgia tops Penn State, 24-17, in Tax Slayer Bowl.
• Clemson and Alabama to play for National Football Championship on Jan. 11.
• Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos, the Bowl Edition: When it's all over and done, Alabama beats Clemson by seven. No-Nos
• Shorter Hawks fall to West Alabama, Lady Hawks get a win.
• Latest high school basketball updates.
• Falcons vs. Saints at the Georgia Dome, 1 p.m. Sunday / The NFL

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 98.7 FM.
-We're on vacation with live shows resuming Tuesday, Jan. 5. Listen each day this week for America's First News from 7-9 a.m.

 

Flood warning until tonight. Latest road closures. Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics growing again. Floyd welcomes first baby of 2016. 'Bring One for Chipper' today. Sunny and cold weekend ahead. Sports updates.

Today's first news from www.hometownheadlines.com and www.bartowheadlines.com:

 

Ware Mechanical weather:

• Flood Warning continues until 8:30 p.m. tonight for Oostanaula and Coosa rivers and Armuchee Creek.
• Latest updates on flooding. Oostanaula to drop below flood stage later today.
• Latest updates on road closures. Floyd 
• Sunshine all weekend, but cold with highs in upper 40s and lows in the upper 20's through Wednesday. Forecast

Today's headlines:

• Dr. Raj Miniyar's Pediatrics growing again, Adding new location in Trion. Miniyar
• Floyd Medical Center welcomes first baby of 2016. Baby
• Good crowd for chilly, New Year's Day paddle down flooded Burwell Creek. Paddle
• Weekend: Recycle your live Christmas tree today at Home Depot. Final two days of "Always...Patsy Cline" at DeSoto. Weekend
• At a glance: Floyd Democrats meeting Jan. 9, Amateur Photography contest, Recycling meeting in Calhoun, Cedartown employee spotlight. Region
• Obituaries: No new funeral notices today.
• Latest Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Resumes Tuesday, Jan. 5 after holiday. 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

• All the bowl matchups from ESPN. Georgia vs. Penn State on Jan. 2. Click
• Clemson and Alabama to play for National Football Championship on Jan. 11.
• Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos, the Bowl Edition: When it's all over and done, Alabama beats Clemson by seven. No-Nos
• Falcons vs. Saints at the Georgia Dome, 1 p.m. Sunday / The NFL

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 98.7 FM.
-We're on vacation with live shows resuming Tuesday, Jan. 5. Listen each day this week for America's First News from 7-9 a.m.

Happy New Year! Flood warning through Monday. Rivers receding, latest road closures. 2015 rainfall totals. Chilly start to new year. Weekend guide. Sports updates.

Today's first news from www.hometownheadlines.com and www.bartowheadlines.com:

 

Ware Mechanical weather:

• A sunny, but chilly start to the New Year with highs near 50 or below all weekend, lows in upper 20s. Forecast

Today's headlines:

• Rivers receding, but flood warnings continue through Monday. Updates on road closures, Gordon County damage assessments. Flooding
• 2015 one of wettest in recent years with more than 60 inches of rain over 153 days. Rainfall
• Smile Report: Rome High's Emily Jarvis donates $1000 to Floyd with her Em Bands proceeds. Smile Report
  
• New Year's Weekend: Burwell Creek paddle, "Always...Patsy Cline" at DeSoto and 'Bring One for Chipper' on Saturday. Weekend
• Roman Dan Greeson wins Keep Georgia Beautiful "Man of the Year" Award. Greeson
• Gordon EMS names EMT and Paramedic of the Year. Gordon
• Georgia Health News: Commentary: Doctors being driven to burnout. Health
• Obituaries: Remembering Eddie Neal and Gary Marvin Scoggins. Funerals
• Latest 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's 2015 in review.
• Clemson and Alabama to play for National Football Championship on Jan. 11.
• Cedartown's Nick Chubb sharing rehab story to encourage other injured children. 
• Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos, the Bowl Edition: When it's all over and done, Alabama beats Clemson by seven. No-Nos
• College bowl season: Who's on today and latest updates/previews.
• All the bowl matchups from ESPN. Georgia vs. Penn State on Jan. 2. Click
  
• Falcons vs. Saints at the Georgia Dome, 1 p.m. Sunday / The NFL

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 98.7 FM.
-We're on vacation with live shows resuming Tuesday, Jan. 5. Listen each day this week for America's First News from 7-9 a.m.