Watch for ice patches on today's commute. Cartersville parade, tree lighting Thursday. What's ahead in Bartow County. Latest jail reports.

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Watch for possible icy patches on bridges during morning commute.

Parade aftermath:
-20,000-plus shake off cold to welcome largest Rome parade yet.
-The winning entries: Overall, adult, children.
-Cartersville tree lighting, parade due Thursday night.

 

Suzanne Scott leaving Shorter University.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

Your latest forecast:

-Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 51; gusts to 20 mph, low of 29.
-Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 57, low of 30.

-Friday: Sunny, high of 61, low of 31.

 

Today's Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA 1470 AM.

-Join us for U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., at 7:40 a.m.; at 8:10 a.m., Layla Shipman of the Rome Young Republicans and ardent Herman Cain supporter. 

 

John McClellan's high school predictions.

 

Friday: Norman Arey's college football losers.

Snow showers, rain to begin after 7 this morning, last until 1 p.m. Continuing updates. Plus: What's ahead in Bartow County; jail reports

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WEATHER: Snow showers, rain due by 7 a.m., little if any accumulation. 

Today: Occasional rain and snow showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 43. Southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind between 5 and 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

 

ROME PARADE:
-Decision due by noon whether to go as planned tonight at 6:30 p.m. or delay until same time Thursday.
-Complete look at the revised parade line-up.
-Instructions for line-up, drivers (new from last year)
-138 entrants this year; Janet and Sam Baltzer are grand marshals.

-Cartersville parade set for Thursday night; it will be chilly.

What's ahead in Bartow County.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

Rome woman misses $55 million by one number -- but is fine with $10,000.

John McClellan's High School playoff picks: Calhoun should win by 20, setting up likely rematch with Buford for the Georgia AA championship one last time?

New FM radio station in Calhoun: 94.5 FM is on the air.

Floyd to take over Polk Medical Center on April 1.

Longtime City Hall Christmas tree removed.

 

Snow expected between 4 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday; little to any accumulation. Half inch of rain so far. The Buzz of Northwest Georgia

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SNOW EXPECTED OVERNIGHT, EARLY TUESDAY

-Today: 100 percent chance of rain, perhaps up to an inch. High of 57.

-Tonight: 70 percent chance of rain before 4 a.m., then rain and snow likely. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Low of 38.

-Tuesday: 70 percent chance of snow before 1 p.m., then a slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
-Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph.

Continuing weather coverage on Bartow Headlines all day.

Georgia gas prices drop another 9 cents; still 47 cents more per gallon vs. a year ago.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia:
-A different type of tree trimming at City Hall this year.

-Parade updates: Unity Christian's state champion football team joins Rome's largest Christmas parade ever.

-A 'new' restaurant for downtown Rome

-Small Business Saturday: How to grow it next year.

-Today's Focus: Salvation Army's Can-A-Thon reaches far beyond Friday's collection. It feeds the needy in three counties throughout the year. Natalie Simms reports.

 

Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos. Arey

-This Friday: Norman's spin on the conference title games and whatever else is left.

John McClellan's high school playoff picks.  

-Calhoun hosts Appling County in AA semi-finals.
-Coming Tuesday: A breakdown of who advances this weekend in playoffs.

NAIA national title game countdown is under way
-'Final Four' play this Saturday; winners advance to Rome.

-Game set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Barron Stadium.

    

Rome Braves: Sports

-Package breakfast Dec. 10 to help Miracle Field; Tradin' Post half-price sale as well.

2011: Aggressive year for growth -- and what didn't happen. Forecast: 30% rain today, clear and 65 on Thanksgiving. Restaurant scores, holiday closings. Latest jail reports.

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As the holidays begin, region celebrates three project milestone (well, maybe four with LakePoint) while questions remain about three others.

-Lowe's, cancer center, specialty hospital are highlights with eyes now quickly moving to Charles Hight Square/Publix, Tennis Center and West Third hotel.

Thanksgiving reminders:
-Some banks, offices closing early today for Thanksgiving holiday: All will be closed on Thursday with most reopening Friday.
-Track state highways
-Latest gasoline prices

Your Thanksgiving forecast:

-Wednesday: 30% chance of rain, high of 63, low of 37.

-Thanksgiving: Clear skies, high of 65, low of 33.

-Friday: Sunny, high of 68, low of 39.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

Public health restaurant inspection scores:
-A bunch of 95-plus scores and one in the low 50s in Chattooga. Details on Dining

Coming Friday:
-Norman's No-Nos for Rivalry Week in college football. How close with UGA-Tech be? A one-point win for ... check back Friday.

John McClellan's high school picks: Football 

--Calhoun at Dublin: An 8-point win for the Yellow Jackets.
Plus: A breakdown of who advances this weekend in playoffs.
-And: What the reclassification proposal means to Northwest Georgia schools. Football

 

NAIA national title game countdown is under way

 -Game set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Barron Stadium.

   

Rome Braves: Sports

-Package breakfast Dec. 10 to help Miracle Field; Tradin' Post half-price sale as well.

Near-record heat, storms possible today. Latest updates on high school football reclassifications -- and playoff picks. Career fair for veterans Dec. 7. Bartow jail reports.

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Record heat -- and concerns about storms?
-We could tie or break a high temperature record today while dodging potential storms across Northwest Georgia. We'll have updates all day on Hometown Headlines.
-Your Thanksgiving Week forecast:

-Tuesday: 50-90% chance of rain, high of 75, low of 56.

-Wednesday: 30% rain chance, high of 64, low of 39.

-Thanksgiving: Clear skies, high of 66, low of 37.

 

Rumors swirl about new use of former Mohawk warehouse in Shannon.

-Box plant, beer distributorship among the reports; beer supplier says nothing brewing for the next three years until economy recovers.

 

Black Friday starts at 12:01 a.m. at Calhoun Premium Outlets ... and 10 p.m. Thursday ... and 9 p.m. Thursday ... and ...

 

Veterans career center and expo due in Cartersville Dec. 27. 

 

What's ahead in Bartow County.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

John McClellan's high school picks: Football 

--Calhoun at Dublin: An 8-point win for the Yellow Jackets.
Plus: A breakdown of who advances this weekend in playoffs.
-And: What the reclassification proposal means to Northwest Georgia schools. Football

 

Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos. Arey 

-Rivalry week picks due Friday.

 

NAIA national title game countdown is under way

 -Game set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Barron Stadium.

 

Georgia High School Football Daily.

   

Rome Braves: Sports

-Package breakfast Dec. 10 to help Miracle Field; Tradin' Post half-price sale as well.

Respect for the Ga. 20 stretch from U.S. 41 to I-75-- and why. Soggy forecast but sunny Thanksgiving. Gas prices drop 7 cents but ... Latest jail reports

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia: Click

-What's buzzing this week: Existing industry and dancing with the ones that brung ya; deeper impact of Unity's state football title; a Poe proclamation reading -- at city hall?; and giving respect to a maligned regional hot spot.
-Campaign 2012: From legislature to Congress, be ready for massive changes (White House, too?)
-Today's Focus: Part two of Natalie Simms' look at groups trying to make the Christmas season brighter for those in need.

Your Thanksgiving Week forecast:
-Monday: 20% rain chance, high of 74, low of 56.

-Tuesday: 30-80% chance of rain, high of 77, low of 56.

-Wednesday: Partly sunny, high of 68, low of 42.

-Thanksgiving: Clear skies, high of 65, low of 38.

 

Latest gas prices from AAA South: Georgia gas prices fall another 7 cents; still 57 cents higher than a year ago. AAA

 

Remembering Larry Munson: Lengendary voice of the Georgia Bulldogs dies. UGA

 

What's ahead in Bartow County

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

Today's Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA 1470 AM.

-We'll have an expanded program today as we substitute for Nelle Reagan in the 9 o'clock hour. On the way:

-7:40 a.m.: Harry Musselwhite and Christmas 2012.
-8:10 a.m.: U.S. Rep. Tom Graves and the 'super committee' results.
-8:40 a.m.: Amy and Keith Summerlin and their new Fat Nanny's restaurant.
-9:10 a.m.: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey on Washington updates.
-9:30 a.m.: Jessica Brady of AAA South on Thanksgiving travel, fuel costs.   

 

John McClellan's high school picks: Football 

-Next predictions due Tuesday including Calhoun at Dublin.

 

Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos. Arey 

-Rivalry week picks due Friday.

 

NAIA national title game countdown is under way

-Game set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Barron Stadium.

 

Georgia High School Football Daily.

   

Rome Braves: Sports

-Package breakfast Dec. 10 to help Miracle Field; Tradin' Post half-price sale as well.

Miss Georgia USA and Teen crowned in Cartersville

Media release: The 2012 Miss Georgia USA® and Miss Georgia Teen USA® were crowned tonight at Woodland Performing Arts Center in Cartersville.   Both ladies take on the challenge of becoming Georgia's hopeful in the 2012 Miss USA® and Miss Teen USA® pageants.

Miss Johns Creek USA® Jasmyn Wilkins accepted her new crown from the reigning Miss Georgia USA®, Kaylin Reque of Suwannee.  Finalists for the Miss Georgia USA® crown were Miss Historic Marietta USA® McKenzie Beach, Miss Marietta USA® Jamie Kelton, Miss Forsyth USA® Sam Adams, and Miss Metro Atlanta USA® Brittany Sharp. 

Kara LeAnn Fountain, Miss Georgia South USA® was honored by her peers as Miss Congeniality.  Miss Henry County USA® Amy Brady was chosen as Miss Photogenic.  Receiving the People's Choice Award chosen by monetary votes benefitting Cartersville's Tranquility House was Miss Coastal Georgia USA® Chloe Kirby.

Crowned earlier tonight was Miss Georgia Teen USA®, Courtney Lynne Smits, Miss McDonough Teen USA®, age 15 of McDonough.  She accepted her new crown and title from the reigning Miss Georgia Teen USA® Kristen Robinson of Stone Mountain.  Runners-up were Miss Northeast Atlanta Teen USA® Liz Willis of Stone Mountain, Miss Golden Isles Teen USA® Brenda Smith-Lezama of Brunswick, Miss North Gwinnett Teen USA® Savannah Bradford of Dacula, and Miss North Atlanta Teen USA® Kaitlin Tatum of Flowery Branch.

Savannah Chrisley, Miss Johns Creek Teen USA® was awarded the People's Choice Teen Award.  Miss Buford Teen USA® Valentina Urrego was chosen as Miss Congeniality, while Miss AlpharettaTeen USA® Robyn Spreen earned the Miss Photogenic title.  The new titleholders received numerous prizes including an $2,800 prize-package donated by Cartersville-Bartow County businesses.  Most notably, the winners received 14k white gold crown pendants and engraved Tiffany-style heart charm bracelets courtesy of Official Jeweler – Stiles Jewelry of Cartersville.

Hosts for both events were Tiffany Fallon, Miss Georgia 2001; and Paul Ossmann, Emmy Award-winning Atlanta television personality.  Miss Georgia USA® judges were Herschel Walker, legendary collegiate and professional football star, USA Olympian, and owner of Herschel's Famous 34® food service line; Chelsea Cooley Altman, Miss USA 2005 and Miss Universe Top 10 finalist, and President of the image consulting firm, StandOut Productions, Inc.; Loren Ruch, Vice President of Programming Partnerships & Special Projects for Home & Garden Television; Jenny Palmieri, Miss Georgia 1996 and Mrs. Texas America 2004; and Ray Sells, a veteran television producer who currently oversees the weekly TV series "CMT Insider" for MTV Networks in Nashville.

Serving as Miss Georgia Teen USA® judges were Rebecca Shrager, owner of The People Store, one of the most successful talent agencies in the Southeast; Brian Balthazar, Director of Programming for HGTV; Julie Sanders, Director of Workforce Development and STEM Initiatives for the College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and owner of Top Five Pageant Consulting; James Edward, veteran makeup artist and cosmetics and fashion consultant, and creator of the J.EDWARD makeup line; and Ronda Gray, founder of Camp on the Move Children's Foundation, where Gray has raised more than $4.5 million for children in need.

The 2012 Miss Georgia USA® and Miss Georgia Teen USA® will go on to represent Georgia in the Miss USA® and Miss Teen USA® Pageants, productions of the Miss Universe® Organization and co-owned by NBC and Donald Trump.    The Georgia, Tennessee and Mississippi pageants are produced by Kimberly Payne Greenwood of Greenwood Productions.  Mrs. Greenwood is a former Miss Tennessee USA® and the wife of entertainer and Grammy award winner, Lee Greenwood.

Greenwood had this to say about the new title holders, "These women are savvy, goal-oriented and aware.  The delegates who become part of the Miss Universe Organization display those characteristics in their everyday lives, both as individuals, who compete with the hope of advancing their careers, personal and humanitarian goals, and as women who seek to improve the lives of others."

The 2012 Miss Georgia USA® and Miss Georgia Teen USA® pageants were hosted by the Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau.  For more information see www.MissGeorgiaUSA.com. To learn more about the Host City efforts see www.NotAtlanta.org or call 770-387-1357.

 

Cold start to the day; more on the way tonight. Big playoff game for Adairsville. Big weekend: Miss Georgia, Teen pageants. Big Boys Toys. Jail reports.

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 Low of 26 (so far today) with another frigid night ahead:

-Friday: Sunny, high of 57, low of 30.
-Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 62, low of 43.
-Sunday: 20% rain chance, high of 67, low of 52.
 

Big weekend in Bartow County:

-Cartersville will host the 2012 Miss Georgia USA and Miss Georgia Teen USA Pageants at the Woodland Performing Arts Center.

-Big Boys Toys Saturday, Sunday at Brown Center.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

Lowe's corporate selling nearly $1 billion in bonds for growth, 'working capital.' The new Shannon distribution center carries a $125 million price tag.

 

Shorter lifestyle policy backlash continues; donor rescinds $10,000 library pledge.

 

HBO's Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel 'reconnects' with former Pepperell star Marcus Dixon, now with the New York Jets.

 

Keep an eye on 'falling' gas prices. Plus: More than a million Georgians will take to the road for Thanksgiving.

 

John McClellan's high school football predictions.

- Unity to win state title game by 14 points. Calhoun

gets big victory vs. Brooks County; rough ride for Adairsville

 

Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos. Arey

-Banking on his 10-for-10 run last week, Norman says look for these teams to lose Saturday: Vols, Penn State, Wildcats and Duke.

Latest public health restaurant inspection scores.

 

Dec. 10: The Atlanta Pops Orchestra to perform at The Grand Theatre

Media release: The Century Bank Entertainment Series at The Grand Theatre continues when The Atlanta Pops Orchestra returns to The Grand on Saturday, December 10^th at 7:00 p.m. This year's program, under the direction of Dr. Jason Altieri, features a blend of contemporary and familiar holiday classics.

 

"The annual holiday concert is a Cartersville tradition, and it is a great way to kick off the holiday season", says theatre Programs Coordinator, Terri Cox.  "This will be our eighth year featuring The Atlanta Pops, and we will have some our favorite traditional pieces as well as some selections that will bring back childhood Christmas memories." Featured songs include, "I Wonder As I Wander", "Jingle Bells Hoedown", "White Christmas", and "Sleigh Ride" among other familiar holiday selections.

 

Cox added that The Grand has a unique relationship with The Pops in which the orchestra works with vocalists from the community.  This year's soloist is local soprano, Laura Hettinger.  Hettinger is a recent graduate of Kennesaw State University with a degree in vocal performance.  She will be singing "Gesu, Bambino" and "O, Holy Night" in classical style and a lighter piece—"The Christmas Waltz" as well as leading the audience in a holiday sing-a-long.

 

Tickets are going fast and patrons are advised to call early.  Orchestra level tickets are $25 and balcony level seats are $20. This is a reserved seating event. Purchase your tickets at The Grand Theatre ticket office, located at 7 North Wall Street in downtown Cartersville, or by calling 770-386-7343. Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, and American Express are accepted. The ticket office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

The Grand Theatre also has four-event season tickets available for the rest of the series, and they make a great holiday gift. Remaining shows include The Return: Beatles Tribute Band on February 4^th, comedian Henry Cho on March 3^rd, and country music artist Pam Tillis on April 21^st. More show information and video samples can be found by visiting The Grand Theatre website at www.thegrandtheatre.org or on Facebook at "Century Bank Entertainment Series at The Grand Theatre".

43 percent jump in first-time jobless claims in Bartow; 1,000 fewer jobs in Floyd. Latest jail reports. Low of 27 tonight

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43 percent jump in first-time jobless claims compared to a year ago in Bartow County.

-1,000 fewer jobs in Rome/Floyd County last month vs. October 2010.
-On the bright side: 100 more people had jobs in  Floyd last month than in September. Also, the statewide jobless rate dipped to 10.2%

-County-by-county unemployment rate due later this month.

-What jobs are out there in 2012 and beyond.

  

T-minus one month for the fourth NAIA football championship to be played at Barron Stadium in Rome. What it means: $1.5 million to $2 million for the local economy. 

 

Cartersville city leaders meet tonight at 7.

 

Latest public health dining scores: Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk.

 

Get ready for a low of 27 degrees tonight, 33 Friday night

-Our soggy, stormy Wednesday gives way to latest cold front.

-Thursday: Sunny, high of 54, low of 27.

-Friday: Sunny, high of 54, low of 33.

-Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 60, low of 43.

 

John McClellan's high school football predictions.

-McClellan: Unity to win state title game by 14 points. Calhoun

gets big victory vs. Brooks County; rough ride for Adairsville

 

Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos. Arey

 

-How did Norman do Saturday? 10 for 10! His next picks are due Friday morning.

Georgia High School Football Daily.

Rome Braves: Sports

-Package breakfast Dec. 10 to help Miracle Field; Tradin' Post half-price sale as well.

-Ingle returns for 2012 season; schedule.

Santa due Dec. 3 at Bartow History Museum

 

On Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., the Bartow History Museum

welcomes a very special guest - Santa Claus! This is a special ticketed event where 

adults and children "of all ages" are invited to have their picture made with Santa

by Tonsmeire Studio.  Guests will also have an opportunity to create Christmas

crafts, and enjoy treats & other activities. 

 

Photo package prices range from $25 to $50.  All proceeds from this event benefit

the educational programming and operations of the Bartow History Museum. 

Guests are admitted to this event by ticket only.  Please call Charity Chastain at

770-382-3818 x 6288 or email  charityc@bartowhistorymuseum.org to reserve your

time slot today!

 

This event will take place at the Bartow History Museum located at 4 East Church

Street (under the bridge) in downtown Cartersville.  Parking is available next to

the building. For more information on this and other events, please visit

our website at www.bartowhistorymuseum.org

00% rain chance, thunderstorms, severe weather likely today. Wheeler's plant up for auction. Cox, partners tour LakePoint

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Thunderstorms expected later today; rain chance 100%

-The forecast: Thunderstorms are possible later today -- and even isolated tornadoes -- as a cold front sweeps through Northwest Georgia. No watches or warnings are up at this hour; there is a weather advisory, however.

-Rainfall so far: 0.47 of an inch since noon Tuesday. 

-Continuing coverage throughout the day.

-Wednesday: 100% chance of severe storms, high of 75, low of 47.

Wheeler's puts door and window plant, inventory, office equipment up for auction Dec. 8.

Bobby Cox, partners tour LakePoint Sporting Community in Emerson.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

John McClellan's high school football predictions.

-McClellan: Unity to win state title game by 14 points. Calhoun

gets big victory vs. Brooks County; rough ride for Adairsville

 

Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos. Arey
-How did Norman do Saturday? 10 for 10! His next picks are due Friday morning.

 

Rome Braves: Sports

-Package breakfast Dec. 10 to help Miracle Field; Tradin' Post half-price sale as well.

-Ingle returns for 2012 season; schedule.

90% chance of rain today, 100% on Wednesday. Latest jail reports. Regional Buzz. John McClellan: Adairsville in for rough night of football Friday.

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Rain watch: Look for a half inch of rain today, more than an inch on Wednesday as cold front moves through.

-Tuesday: 70-90% rain chance, high of 72, low of 62.

-Wednesday: 100% rain chance, high of 72, low of 44.

-Thursday: Sunny, high of 59, low of 32.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County.

 

Latest reports from the Bartow County Jail.

 

Region's first Fox's Pizza Den opens today in Armuchee.

East Rome Waffle House opens mid-morning Wednesday.

$25.5 million Keebler/Kellogg project: 'Equipment additions, upgrades'
-More updates later today on big plans for Rome plant.

Lowe's posts 44.3 percent drop in net income. Progress report expected today on Shannon distribution center.

Redmond Regional media briefing at noon today on new venture.

John McClellan's high school football predictions. McClellan
-Unity to win state title game by 14 points. Calhoun gets big victory vs. Brooks County; rough ride for Adairsville

Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos. Arey
-How did Norman do Saturday? 10 for 10! His next picks are due Friday morning.

Rome Braves: Sports

-Package breakfast Dec. 10 to help Miracle Field; Tradin' Post half-price sale as well.

-Ingle returns for 2012 season; schedule.

Tourism leaders in Cartersville this week to survey local attractions. Buzz: Two business announcements Tuesday. Weather: Rain today-Wednesday; cooler temps.

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia: Buzz 

-What's buzzing: Major economic announcement ... Bob Barr: in or out of 14th Congressional race? ... Redmond Regional's latest update... What's due? $83 million in taxes.

-State tourism leaders to get up close and personal look at region's top destinations this week. Auto leaders also in Rome Monday.

-Big Boys Toys: gear, gadgets ... and the gator queen?

-Focus: Natalie Simms starts a special report on local organizations trying to make Christmas as bright as possible even in our recessionary economy -- and how you can help. Today: Angel Express.    

Georgia gas prices rise 3 cents a gallon, up 58 cents vs. a year ago. AAA
-Average price per gallon rises to $3.35.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

Your latest forecast: Rain first, then colder temperatures
-Monday: 30% rain chance, high of 70, low of 56.

-Tuesday: 60-80% rain chance, high of 73, low of 60.

-Wednesday: 60% rain chance, high of 69, low of 37.

 

John McClellan's high school football predictions.
-First look at next Friday's playoffs for Unity, Calhoun, Adairsville.

Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos. Arey
-How did Norman do Saturday? Next picks due Friday morning.

Rome Braves: Sports

-Package breakfast Dec. 10 to help Miracle Field; Tradin' Post half-price sale as well.

-Ingle returns for 2012 season; schedule.

Century Bank of Georgia takes over failed Rockmart bank. Latest from Shorter. What's ahead in Bartow. Jail reports. Great fall weekend forecast. Norman Arey's college football picks

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Community Bank of Rockmart closed; now part of Cartersville-based Century Bank of Georgia
-Fourth bank with local ties to close since 2010.

Shorter readies for inauguration, protestors and no students again today.

Veterans Day celebrations

-Guide to what's scheduled.

-Free meals for veterans, active military personnel today at Applebee's.

-No mail today; banks closed (some reopen Saturday). 

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County including Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden at Tellus.

 

Business:

-Maddox leaves Q102 morning show.

 

Weekend:

-Updated public health restaurant inspection scores.

 

Your latest forecast:

-Friday: Sunny, high of 55, low of 30.

-Saturday: High of 63, low of 40.

-Sunday: High of 67, low of 51.

 

John McClellan's predictions for the first week of high school football playoffs. Eight local teams start play Friday; John predicts only four will survive to the second round.   

 

Norman's No-No's. Norman Arey
-If the teams fall the way Norman sees it this week, you might be surprised to see who's the eastern rep in the SEC championship.

 

Wind advisory today; gusts to 30 mph. Watch wind chill, too. Low of 28. Tellus tracks Dalton earthquake. Latest on Shorter controversy.

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Wind advisory in effect from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. today:

-Gusts of 30 mph expected as cold front moves through. Keep an eye on today's wind chill as well. Today's high: 55 degrees.

-Thursday: Most sunny, high of 55, low of 28.

-Friday: Sunny, high of 56, low of 27.

-Saturday: High of 64, low of 40.

 

Three storylines converging on Shorter on Friday:

-Dowless' inauguration; protestors upset over lifestyles declaration; prayer group.

 

Tellus tracks 2.7 magnitude earthquake that shook Dalton Wednesday.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County.

 

Latest jail reports.

Latest public health restaurant inspection scores:

-New China Buffet serves up a perfect 100. Most scores on the high side except for a 70.

High school football: State association to announce the new six-level classifications for the Georgia's 440 high schools on Wednesday, beginning in the 2012-13 academic year. 

 

John McClellan's predictions for the first week of high school football playoffs. Eight local teams start play Friday; John predicts only four will survive to the second round.   

 

Norman's No-No's. Norman Arey
-Norman picks 10 guaranteed losers in college football each Friday.

Shorter Hawks 
-Senior day this Saturday as Shorter hosts Bethel, 1:30 p.m. 

Rome Braves: Sports

-Package breakfast Dec. 10 to help Miracle Field; Tradin' Post half-price sale as well.

-Ingle returns for 2012 season; schedule.

 

CTC Radiography Class Does it Again!

Media release: For the third graduating class in a row, Chattahoochee Technical College's most recent Radiography graduates have all passed the national licensure exam on the first attempt. While the exam standards require a 75 percent to pass, CTC's average was 91.

The 16 students who completed their studies over the summer were the seventh class to graduate from the program that began at the North Metro Campus in 2005. Students complete 1500 clinical hours and take nine radiography courses throughout the 21 month program.　 Students must achieve 57 competencies in order to sit for the national registry exam through the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).

"It is a wonderful accomplishment and speaks well of the students preparation and dedication," said Program Director Deanne Collins. "These students are now equipped to take that next step whether it is continuing their education or joining the workforce."

For more information on this and other programs at Chattahoochee Technical College, call 770-528-4545 or visit www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu.

3,000 expected for Community Christmas luncheon

Media release: For the third consecutive year, local residents are gearing up for the annual Toyo Tire Community Christmas Luncheon which will be held on Saturday, December 17. In addition to the generous contribution of Toyo Tire North America, volunteers are now working to raise money for the luncheon which is expected to draw 3,000 people. While donations are being accepted, community members are also encouraged to purchase a Shop Bartow Discount Card for $25 which includes admittance to a Parade Party on December 1, as well as discounts at a variety of Bartow County retail stores and restaurants.

"This year's Community Christmas Luncheon is expected to draw our biggest crowd ever," said event chair Tina Jennings. "Toyo Tire has provided a very generous donation for the luncheon every year, but additional funds are needed in order to serve every single person who walks through the door – which is our goal. We don't want anyone to walk away hungry. We are able to raise money through corporate and individual donations, but we hope that the Shop Bartow Discount Cards will also be a great way to generate funds this year. Not only is the money going towards a worthy cause, but there are tons of great benefits to purchasing the cards."

The Shop Bartow Discount cards are available for purchase at WBHF Radio, Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce, and United Community Bank in Adairsville. Presentation of the Shop Bartow Discount card, along with an advance RSVP, merits entrance into the Parade Party at Stonewall Manor on Thursday, December 1. Held from 4:30-9:30 p.m., the Parade Party is an ideal place to watch the Christmas Parade, and enjoy great food and beverages. An open buffet will be available from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

In addition to the Parade Party, card holders also enjoy a variety of discounts at restaurants and retail shops around the county. Examples include Antonino's, Agan's Bakery, c.a.n.o.p.y, LuLu's, Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse, The Olive Branch Boutique, Pinky Toes, Swheat Market, and many, many more. A complete list of all participating venues and the specific discounts being offered may be found at www.bartowbusinessconnection.com.

For more information about the Community Christmas Luncheon, Shop Bartow Discount Cards, or volunteer opportunities, please email volunteerbartow@gmail.com or call Tina Jennings at 678-899-9525.

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Cartersville OKs Sunday sales; SPLOST extension passes. Links to local races. 70% rain chance; not much rain. Latest jail reports.

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2011 election results:
-Sunday package sales OK'd in Cartersville.

What's ahead in Campaign 2012:
-Busy few days for Tom Graves in Floyd County starting today.
-Bob Barr decision by next week?

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

Emergency alert system test today at 2 p.m.; you'll hear it on TV and radio.

 

State reports boost in tax collections for October.

Your latest forecast:

-Wednesday: 70% chance of rain, high of 69, low of 42.

-Thursday: Most sunny, high of 56, low of 30.

-Friday: Sunny, high of 56, low of 30.

 

John McClellan's predictions for the first week of high school football playoffs. Eight local teams start play Friday; John predicts only four will survive to the second round.   

Norman's No-No's. Norman Arey
-Norman picks 10 guaranteed losers in college football each Friday.

Shorter Hawks 
-Senior day this Saturday as Shorter hosts Bethel, 1:30 p.m. 

Rome Braves: Sports

-Package breakfast Dec. 10 to help Miracle Field; Tradin' Post half-price sale as well.

-Rome Braves' 2012 schedule.

Election Day here for Bartow municipalities. What about Bob Barr and 2012? Signs of life at Emerson's LakePoint Sports complex. Rain, chill on the way.

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Election day in Northwest Georgia:

-Around the area: SPLOST vote for Bartow cities; Cartersville and Kingston to decide Sunday package sales as well.

And what about 2012?
-Bob Barr among Republicans attending  Silver & Gold 365 Banquet in Cartersville Monday night; says campaign announcement pending poll results. 

Signs of life at the LakePoint Sporting Center venue
-Giant modular office first major signs of development in Emerson.

John McClellan's predictions for the first week of high school football playoffs. Eight local teams start play Friday; John predicts only four will survive to the second round.

 Today's buzz:
-Gas South's plan designed to help customers with credit issues.
-Nov. 9: Emergency alert system test set for 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Ga. Power's Plant Hammond on Coosa River on annual 'Dirty Dozen' list: The Georgia Water Coalition's announcement of the "Dirty Dozen" identifies the group's "worst offenses" to Georgia's water in 2011.

Your forecast:

-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 72, low of 48.

-Wednesday: 30% chance of rain, high of 70, low of 47.

-Thursday: Most sunny, high of 56, low of 30.

 

Norman's No-No's. Norman Arey
-Norman picks 10 guaranteed losers in college football each Friday.

Shorter Hawks 
-Senior day this Saturday as Shorter hosts Bethel, 1:30 p.m. 

Rome Braves: Sports

-Rome Braves' 2012 schedule.

Busy week ahead in Bartow County; link to Tuesday's sample ballots. Earlier start to Black Friday shopping this season. Highs near 70, sunny skies.

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Busy week ahead in Bartow County.

-Municipal elections Tuesday; link to ballots.

 

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia: Buzz
-Christmas shopping gets off to an early start this Black Friday in Northwest Georgia. How early? Try 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving.

-Busy week ahead: Municipal elections, Veterans Day, chamber expo, Shorter presidential inauguration.

-Rome Athletic Club's 'extreme' health makeover looks for volunteers; be ready for online exposure akin to a reality show.

Your latest forecast:

-Monday: High of 70, low of 42.

-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 72, low of 44.

-Wednesday: 40% chance of rain, high of 68, low of 45.
Gas prices drop another nickel a gallon but still 52 cents higher than a year ago.

Coming Tuesday: John McClellan's predictions for the first week of high school football playoffs. 

 

John McClellan's High School Football predictions. Football
-Next column due Tuesday.

 

Norman's No-No's. Norman Arey
-Norman picks 10 guaranteed losers in college football each Friday.

Shorter Hawks 
-Senior day this Saturday as Shorter hosts Bethel, 1:30 p.m. 

Rome Braves: Sports

-Rome Braves' 2012 schedule.