Gingrey in Cartersville today; Buzz of Northwest Georgia

-U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey is in town today. He will be at the Cartersville-Bartow Co. Chamber of Commerce, 122 W. Main St., for a "Meet Your Congressman Listening Session" from 1-3:30 pm. Citizens are urged to come share your thoughts and opinions.

Weather: Sunny and warm for a few days

-Monday: Sunny, high of 85.

-Monday Night: Low of 57.

-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 85.

-Tuesday Night: low of 58.

-Extended forecast> Click  / Regional radar

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia (click)

-Relay for Life goes "Under the Big Top" this Friday as more than 350 cancer survivors and more than 1,000 supporters converge on Ridge Ferry Park

-Three-Dot Buzz: Fountains on at Town Green; Plants for sale; Paddling down the Etowah...warmer weather ushers in outdoor activities

-The "boys are back in town" as the Rome Braves finalize roster and prepare for their first game this Thursday; Still trying to reach 5,000 fans on Facebook before April 16.

Unity/Bank of the Ozarks, one week in:

As the first week of new ownership comes to an end, we take a closer look at the Bank of the Ozarks' immediate plans for the former Unity National Bank: -Troubled loans are being reviewed to determine 'best, ultimate resolution.'

-The bank is eager to loan money, to serve as an 'economic engine.'

-Unity's president and CEO has not been retained.

-Growth--locally and in the state--is a key goal.

-Ozarks' performance: 9 straight years of record profits; 28% 'Texas ratio.'

-For more, click Business.

What's ahead in Bartow County:

-April 14: 'Local Goverment Expo' highlights 'energy to transform: A free lunch and giveaways are part of the program set for 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. by the fountain and in Friendship Plaza. Participating are: the City of Cartersville; Advocates for Children; Georgia Museums Inc.; Keep Bartow Beautiful; and the Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce.

-April 15: Cartersville City Council, 7 p.m. Hear it live on WBHF 1450 AM or Web cast here on Bartow Headlines.

Your latest forecast:

-Monday: Sunny, high of 85.

-Monday Night: Low of 57.

-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 85.

-Tuesday Night: Low of 58.

-Extended forecast> Click  / Regional radar

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable> Arey

- Everyone waiting to find out how many starters Kentucky will lose to the NBA.