Monday updates from www.bartowheadlines.com

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia:

-Three-Dot Buzz, political edition: Two chairs by the name of Lumsden? ... Another term for Wright? ...  Preston Smith: running again in 2010....

-Northwest Georgia's boom in cancer care services: New alliance for clinical studies, expanded care, coordinator highlight growth

-Peaks & Valleys: The highs and lows of Northwest Georgia

Holiday traffic death toll--20 people: The New Year's holiday weekend ended at midnight Sunday with 20 deaths reported to the Georgia State Patrol over the 102-hour period.  There were 17 fatal crashes and wet roads were cited as a major factor in overall accidents statewide, the state patrol reports> Details

Weather Center / Brought to you by Roman Court

-Flood watch in effect from Tuesday a.m. until Wednesday a.m.; snow possible, too

-Today: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, high near 56.
-Tonight:  100% chance of showers, low around 54.

-Tuesday: Occasional showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 68. Rain chance: 80%.
-Tuesday might: 100% chance of rain. Low of 48.

-Wednesday: More rain with a chance of snow overnight.
-For additional updates, please click WeatherCenter

Cartersville City Council shifts meeting dates in January: The Cartersville City Council meetings have been changed for the month of January because of the New Year's Day holiday.  City Council meetings will be held on Thursday, Jan. 8, and Thursday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. Details: City Manager's Office at 770-387-5616.

>Hear both meetings live: You can hear both City Council meetings live on WBHF 1450 AM and on the Webcast here on Bartow Headlines.   

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable / brought to you by Riverside Toyota

-Final Norman's No-Nos for this college season: SEC v. Big 12; Tebow vs. Bradford. The loser is . . .  For more, click Arey

On our other pages today:

-Business: November jobless rate rises again in Northwest Georgia

-Campus Headlines: Georgia Power's Kaiser named to CVTC board

-Health: Marsha Atkins named latest Floyd Hero

-Healthy Living: Polar Bear Paddle Saturday; Berry Half Marathon March 7

-Jobs: Looking for a job? Try our partner, careerbuilder.com

-Politics: Floyd County Republicans set precinct mass meeting, convention

-Sports: Hot Stove Gathering features McCann, benefits Cancer Navigators

-Hometown Kids: Busy spring ahead for kids at Booth

-Dining: Wine series resumes at Barnsley; new regional winery links

-Arts: New exhibit premieres at RACA in January

-NW Georgia Ads: Paper Recovery & Greene's Jewelers

-Plus: Your link to Coosa Valley Classifieds (all free)