Cartersville's Gumbo to Geaux almost gone -- or is it? What's ahead in Bartow County. State revenue collections rise--kind of.

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Thursday's Buzz:

-Cartersville's Gumbo to Geaux closing; will hunt for new site.

-State revenue collections rise in October vs. same month last year--but still down nearly 11% from 2008.

-What's ahead in Bartow County

-Stephens' Music Co. coming to Etowah Plaza.

-Rome, Floyd had $6.5 billion moving on tracks, trucks in 2008, study shows.

-'Brownfield' report on O'Neill Manufacturing site better than hoped.

  

Veterans Day:

-We thank all veterans and those on duty today for their service to our country.

 

Your latest forecast:

-Thursday: More sun, high of 76, low of 36.

-Friday: High of 73, low of 35.

-Weekend: Mid 60s with lows near 40; some rain possible.

 

Dining & Drink:

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores for Northwest Georgia.

-Fine Wine Festival is Sunday

 

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey

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LSU could play for the mythical title without winning its league or division.

 

John McClellan's high school football playoff picks. McClellan

-Darlington, Pepperell, Rome, Calhoun, Cartersville, Rockmart and Trion all enter postseason play this week with hopes of reaching the Georgia Dome Dec. 10 and 11 for state championship games in Georgia's five classifications. John predicts only two of the seven teams will advance to round two.

 

Pepperell, Calhoun, Rockmart games review by Georgia High School Football Daily writers. They conclude: Only Calhoun advances Friday night.

 

Shorter Hawks football. Hawks

-Nov. 13: Hawks wrap season up at Bethel at 2:30 p.m.

 

Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports

-Nov. 12:  Braves' Celebrity Shootout golf match. 

 

Dining Guide. Click
-Latest updates on restaurant changes, health inspection scores.

 

Wine News Vine.  Wine 

-Rome Fine Wine Festival Nov. 14 to benefit Rome Symphony.

-Upcoming events at the North Georgia wineries.