Wednesday's Bartow Headlines

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Weather Center / brought to you by Roman Court

-Windy, stormy Wednesday in the forecast: A wind advisory is in effect from now until midnight in Floyd, Gordon, Bartow and Polk counties while a high wind warning is in place for areas of Chattooga County higher than 2,000 feet. Also, there's an 100 percent chance of stormy weather with severe thunderstorms possible later today. We'll have updates all day> WeatherCenter

Wednesday business updates:

-The VW Effect at $55 million so far: Lots of eyes are watching the Chattanooga area as the new VW plant begins to rise. Businesses and communities on the Georgia side of the state line are hoping related construction or supply needs will  come soon. With an agreement now in place to string temporary power to the VW site, the company reports $55 million worth of contracts have gone to Chattanooga-area businesses so far. Click  VW

-Northwest Georgia economy subject of this week's 'The Issue' on WGPB: Layoffs, store closings and what's ahead are discussed with John Sepulvado and Hometown Headlines on WGPB 97.7 FM. You can listen by clicking The Issue.

-Atlanta summit for entrepreneurs is Thursday: The Terry College of Business and UGA Alumni Association host the "Entrepreneurs and Innovation Summit" on Thursday at the UGA Atlanta Alumni Association Alumni Center, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.> Details

-Highlands, KSU receive two Dallas buildings for instructional use> CH

Wednesday's Buzz:

-Latest update on Valentine's Day (make that days) specials: Restaurants, hotels, cigar shops planning special events> Dining

-Hard times, harder bargains? Give the folks at Prime Outlets in Calhoun extra points for the Presidents' Day (Friday-Sunday) sales push. The catch phrase: "These times call for drastic values."> Outlets

Artists invited to apply for fall's 34th Annual Arts Festival at Rose Lawn> Festival

Weather Center / brought to you by Roman Court

-Wednesday: 100% chance of showers, then occasional showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. High near 69. Gusts as high as 30 mph.

-Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming mostly clear, with a low around 39. Gusts as high as 20 mph.
-Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

-Extended forecast: Please click WeatherCenter

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

-Slow month for sports news? Try A-Rod, Michael Phelps, Bobby Knight, Jamaal Anderson ... Click Arey