No reports of serious icing overnight; sunny, cool day ahead. Johnny Mitchell's Express opens. Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

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No problems so far on local roads after wet day, chilly night
-The National Weather Service was urging motorists to be extra alert this morning for potential "black ice" on roads and bridges. As of 5:30 a.m., we've heard of no reports in our area or metro Atlanta. The overnight low -- 33 degrees at 5:15 a.m. -- stayed five degrees warmer than expected. Forecasters were concerned about icy patches developing after .80 of an inch of rain fell on Wednesday.

-Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Low of 30.

-Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53, low around 32.

-Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 53, low around 31.

 

Johnny Mitchell's Express opens on SouthTennessee.

 

Investigation into Saturday's downtown fire continues.

 

Latest Bartow  County Jail reports.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County.

Latest public health restaurant inspection scores: Two in the red zone (50s to 60s) and some big names with high scores, too.

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

-Please join us today as we talk with Allison Mitchell Trask on donating old bicycles and laptops to help the Davies Homeless Shelter; and to Amy Patterson of the YMCA on a special Christmas party and getting ready for the first-of-the-year wellness push. Listen live online. 

 

John McClellan's final high school picks of the 2011 season.

NAIA national title game set: 

-Carroll to defend NAIA football crown vs. St. Xaver at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Barron Stadium.

 

Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos will resume during the bowl weeks. 

    

Rome Braves: Sports

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