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From the Ingles Studio this is The Northwest Georgia News Podcast from the Rome News Tribune, 

Calhoun Times, Catoosa Walker News, and Polk County Standard.

Today is Wednesday, September 25th and happy 80th birthday to Michael Douglas

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I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Northwest Georgia is talking about presented by Drake Realty.

1. Heavy Rains and Potential High Winds Expected Across NWGA

2. Hunny Pot Festival Returns Saturday to Cedartown

3. Downtown Farmer's Market Hosting Fall Harvest

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on diabetes.

These stories and more are coming up in today’s edition of the Northwest Georgia News podcast, and if 

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STORY 1: Heavy Rains And Potential High Winds Expected Across NWGA

The National Weather Service is monitoring a potential predecessor rain event ahead of Tropical Storm 

Helene's remnants moving into Northwest Georgia. Heavy rains and winds up to 40 mph are expected 

Thursday night or Friday morning, with Rome and surrounding areas possibly receiving 6-8 inches of rain. 

The storm's path could lead to downed trees and power outages if the ground becomes saturated. Georgia 

Power is preparing for potential outages, and Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency, 

deploying National Guard troops and suspending certain regulations. The weekend forecast looks drier with 

sunny skies.

STORY 2: Hunny Pot Festival Returns Saturday to Cedartown

Big Spring Park in Cedartown will host the 2024 Holloway Hunny Pot Festival on Saturday, celebrating 

Sterling Holloway, the voice of Disney's Winnie-the-Pooh. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event will feature arts 

and crafts vendors, food trucks, and a variety of local products, including honey. The festival includes the 

popular Pooh Stick Race at noon, with sticks available for a $1 donation. An exhibit on Sterling Holloway will 

be displayed in the historic Women’s Building. For more details, contact Aimee Madden at 

amadden@cedartowngeorgia.gov or 770-748-3220.

STORY 3: Downtown Farmer's Market Hosting Fall Harvest

Downtown Calhoun will host its first Fall Harvest event at City Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 

p.m. The market will feature locally-produced seasonal produce, food products, and fall décor. Organized 

by the Downtown Development Authority, the event includes kid-friendly activities like pumpkin painting, 

pumpkin bowling, and Halloween-themed Duck Pond. Ricney Farms will offer a variety of pumpkins and fall 

décor. Attendees can enjoy fall produce, locally made jams, soups, and specialty drinks. Visitors are 

encouraged to park in nearby lots as the park's lot will be closed for foot traffic.

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