Strong to severe thunderstorms, isolated tornadoes possible tonight into Sunday. Another 1-2 inches of rain expected. Local business updates. Former Rome couple dies hours apart after 72-year marriage. Year-end home sales. Bring One for Chipper today. Spor

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Ware Mechanical forecast:

• 60-80% rain chance today, high of 55. Strong to severe thunderstorms moving into area tonight through Sunday afternoon with another 1-2 inches of rain, damaging winds and possible tornadoes.

Headlines:

• Business: Paul Davis Restoration now on Dean Ave., Registration open for Chamber's annual meeting, Bank of Ozarks announces quarterly dividend. Updates
• Former Rome couple Robert & Louise Bain die hours apart after 72-year marriage. Bains
• Year End Home Sales: Total home sales down from 2013, but sale prices up, foreclosures down. Sales
• Rome's Gretchen Corbin named to "100 Influential Georgians" list; Chamber's Al Hodge also makes 'notable' list. Trend
• Georgia Health News: What to watch for in 2015 from Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansion, rural health care, public health and children's health. Health
• Holiday weekend: Bring One for the Chipper on Saturday. Calendar
• Public health restaurant inspections scores for Northwest Georgia: Next report due Tuesday. Dining.
• Floyd County Jail reports and Bartow County Jail reports later today.

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• The Atlanta Hawks are on the market; Owners to sell 100% stakes in organization.
• TaxSlayer Bowl: Tennessee topped Iowa, 45-28.
• Ohio State and Oregon to play for College Football Championship on Jan. 12.
• This weekend's college football bowls, times, teams and broadcasts.
• Links to latest local college results.

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