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Employment report: As scattered layoffs continue among manufacturers and even some banks, there are new reports of larger layoffs on the way with one possible later today. The only large layoff in recent days was reported in Canton where Staples is closing a distribution center, idling 89 workers> Chronicle

Philanthropist Audrey B. Morgan pledges $4 million to Berry: One of two new residence halls named in her honor> Campus

Latest edition of 'Virtually Shorter' posted: You'll find updates on the nursing programs, Black History Month and other campus and other milestones> Shorter

Dining & Drink

-Cedartown's new El Nopal open: The restaurant has moved from 1006 S. Main St. to U.S. 27 North in front of Home Depot and across from Wal-Mart. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, 11 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays. The restaurant scored a perfect 100 on its first public health food inspection (Dining & Drink)

-New snapshots on wineries: We begin a series of snapshots showcasing wineries in North Georgia. Our first stop: Three Sisters Vineyards> D&D

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores for Northwest Georgia: High marks (97-A) for Dub's High on the Hog in Calhoun. See scores from Floyd, Bartow, Polk and Chattooga counties, too> Dining & Drink

-New grid gives you fast access to scores when out for a bite. Click Grid

Weekend weather Center / brought to you by Roman Court

-Friday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Winds of 15 mph.
-Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

-Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain, high near 60.
-Saturday night: 60 percent chance of rain, snow; low of 31.

-Sunday: Sunny and cold, high of 47.

-Extended forecast: Please click WeatherCenter

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable / brought to you by Riverside Toyota

- Blame Game on deck for Atlanta Braves? Francoeur, at least, is finally signed. Click Arey