Tuesday's updates

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Loudermilk's name again in play as another turn in House speaker story: -With Mark Burkhalter saying he won't seek election as speaker next month, look for a scramble to replace the resigning Glenn Richardson. Once again, state Rep. Barry Loudermilk is getting some "run" as a potential candidate. The Cassville Republican represents Bartow County and eastern Floyd in the House.

-Loudermilk to AJC: Says today's editions: Loudermilk "said has been encouraged to run by several members, but he said he has not yet made a decision.

'Am I planning to run for speaker? No. But I'll leave the option open.' "> AJC

Another round of swine flu vaccinations available Wednesday: The Bartow County Health Department will hold another H1N1 (swine flu) vaccination clinic Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Cartersville Civic Center from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. A limited number of seasonal flu shots, about 400, will also be available. Shots will be given on a walk-in basis as long as supply of each vaccine lasts> Vaccine

Christmas travel: Gas prices up 84 cents a gallon since year ago

A year ago, motorists were seeing unleaded gas prices approach the lowest levels in four years. Twelve months later, prices are up by 84 cents a gallon and could match or pass the most we've paid for gas in a year. The Web site Georgia Gas Price shows we're paying 84 cents more per gallon than we did last December. And at nearly $2.50 a gallon, we're within seven cents of matching the year's highest average price. What's odd: we historically see gas prices fall this time of year.

Tuesday's Buzz:

-VW's Chattanooga plant to produce new version of Jetta: Code-named NMS for new midsized sedan, the Jetta is part of the automaker's massive push set for the U.S.> Details

-WSB TV, radio adds 'apps' for iPhone users:  Atlanta's leading television station, WSB Channel 2, and WSB 750 AM radio have added "apps" allowing iPhone customers to access their broadcasts with ease. The radio link takes you right to whatever is being broadcast at that minute. The WSB TV link gives you the station's latest headlines. You'll find both in the "App Store" on your phones.

-Berry Alumnus and Trustee Cecil B. "Buster" Wright III will be the featured speaker Saturday, Dec. 12, as Berry College celebrates its 2009 fall commencement. Approximately 100 students are expected to receive either bachelor's or master's degrees during the 2:30 p.m. ceremony, which will be held in the performance arena of the Steven J. Cage Athletic and Recreation Center. The event will be streamed live at www.berry.edu/webcast. A baccalaureate service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. in the Berry College Chapel> Click

What's ahead in Bartow County:.

-Dec. 10: The Bartow Business Connection meets from 7 until 9 a.m. at the Bartow History Museum under the bridge in downtown Cartersville. This is a drop in meeting. Stay the full two hours or just five minutes. Usual refreshments, coffee, juices and danish.   Director Trey Gaines and his staff will be our host. In addition to providing tours of the renovated 1869 Courthouse, they will provide information on the history of the courthouse. http://www.bartowhistorycenter.org/

-Dec. 10: Ribbon cutting, business after hours at Chattahoochee Technical College's Health Education Center: The center is at the North Metro Campus. Ribbon cutting is set for 4:30 p.m. followed by the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Details: Chattahoochee Tech or the chamber

-Dec. 10-13 Pumphouse Players to stage 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' > Details

-Dec. 14: Bartow County Board of Education, 6 p.m.> Agenda

-Dec. 17: Cartersville City Council, 7 p.m. Hear it live on WBHF 1450 AM or Web cast here on Bartow Headlines (click)

 

Your latest forecast:

-Tuesday: 100% chance of rain. A high of 52, overnight low: 48.
-Wednesday: High of 59, low of 31. 30% rain chance.

-Extended forecast> Click  /  Local radar  / regional radar

John McClellan's state championship picks for Friday, Saturday:

-Buford by 4 over Calhoun. Plus: John's picks on all high school divisions> Football Report

-Can't get to the Dome? Watch the game live on GPB at 4:30 p.m.

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable> Arey

-The BCS simply doesn't get it and it's for sure that Alabama's Saban doesn't, either

Day-by-day scheduled for the NAIA National Championship events in Rome: The game is Dec. 19 but events start days earlier> Details

-NAIA title game contestants set: Defending champ Sioux Falls takes on Lindenwood, Mo. Semi-final results> Click

Sports/Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium> Sports

-Ingle, Moore, Czajkowski, Chase return to Rome Braves in '10

-Rome Braves offer new 12-pack flex ticket plans.

-Registration, training begin for 3rd Berry Half Marathon March 6.