'Snow line' starts in Summerville: half to an inch possible
-The Bartow forecast: little to no accumulation. Updates all day, evening.
-From the weather service: "The primary hazard will be snow accumulations of one-half to one inch north of a line from Summerville to Dawsonville to Cleveland between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Friday morning." Details / Latest forecast:
-Today: 20% chance of rain, high of 55.
-Tonight: 60% chance of rain, snow. Low of 30.
-Friday: 20% chance of snow, high of 42. Overnight low: 22. Gusts: 20 mph
-Weekend: Sunny and cool. Highs in the mid-40s, lows in the low 20s.
-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click
Jan. 20: Cartersville City Council. 7 p.m. You can listen to the meeting live on WBHF AM 1450 or on the webcast here on Bartow Headlines. Agenda
-Work session starts at 6 p.m.
Cartersville Medical Center announces Riaz Q. Gill, M.D., a gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary specialist, has opened an office on the hospital campus. Release
Wednesday's Bartow County Jail reports. Jail Intake Report // Incident Reports
Gingrey praises House vote overturning 'Obamacare.' Click Politics
Shorter studies jump to NCAA Division II status: The university has been approached by the NCAA's Division II Gulf South Conference; a study should be completed before the semester ends. If the decision is made, Shorter would leave the NAIA University officials said they'd still honor the commitment to host the NAIA national title game here each December through 2015. Berry College in recent years made the switch to the NCAA's Division III. Click Shorter
Scana Energy moving into DLS Financial Building at 901 N. Broad St. According to Simone McKinney, Scana Public Relations, the Rome office at 2543 Redmond Circle will be moving into the new space in the near future. Leasing agent Jimmy Byars with Hardy Realty says Scana will occupy 1,200 square feet, bringing the total building occupancy up to 75 percent. There is 9,000 square feet still vacant. No date has been set on the Scana move. McKinney says customers will not see any disruptions and should still call 1-877-GO-SCANA for customer service.
Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey
-What's the fascination with Texas? For $200, you can sit in the grass in Dallas in February.
Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports
-Jan. 31: Phil Niekro headlines Rome Braves' Hot Stove Gathering. Sports
-Matt Walbeck to manage Rome Braves in 2011. Rome Braves
-After decades of business and racing success, 'power couple' Courtney and Villa Hizer face their toughest fight: 
-As most local students begin their fifth day of classes since the Christmas break began Dec. 18 -- a month ago, forecasters are calling for another potential snow show. This one is possible early Friday and then into the morning. It starts with a 80 percent chance of rain and snow with a low of 31 and then a 20 percent chance of snow Friday before temperatures warm to 37. It will be followed by a double dose of frigid air: 17 degrees overnight Friday and Saturday but midday highs in the 40s. We'll continue to monitor the forecast. 
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