Football playoffs begin. Great weekend forecast. What's ahead in Bartow County

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Friday's Buzz:

-Looking for a Mellow job? We keep reading about those hoping to catch a job at the Mellow Mushroom coming to Rome. Try this link from the company's MellowJobs site: Rome

-Former Gingrey aide joins Deal's staff: Brian Robinson, a former communications chief for U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey, has been named deputy chief of staff for communications for Gov.-elect Nathan Deal. Robinson, who most recently worked with U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, joined Deal's campaign as spokesman earlier this year.

-Rome Braves plotting ninth Hot Stove Gathering in January. Says the release: "Join us in January for the 9th Annual Hot Stove event in downtown Rome... Check back for more details about special guests and new features." Details: 706-378-5100.

-Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits files for bankruptcy reorganization: Citing " tax and lease issues, Famous Recipe Company Operations LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Atlanta Business Chronicle reports. Restaurants in Rome and Cartersville closed in recent weeks. Details: Mrs. Winner's

-Medical Georgia of College to establish medical campus in Rome. Health

Thursday's Bartow County Jail reports. Click & Click

Weekend football:

-Tonight: Final scores from tonight's playoff games by 10:30 p.m.

-Tonight's kickoff forecast: Around 57 degrees, clear skies.

-Below: John McClellan's playoff picks. Only two local teams will survive.

-Below: Norman's No-Nos. Rough weekend for UGA, Tech; miracle for Gamecocks?

-Below: Shorter prepares for season finale on the road Saturday.

Food & Drink

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores:  From Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk and Chattooga counties. Dining Guide

-Rome Fine Wine festival Sunday; N. Georgia wineries prepare new releases. Wine News Vine.

Your latest forecast:

-Friday: High of 71, low of 36.

-Saturday: High of 70, low of 34.

-Sunday: 20% rain chance; high of 69, low of 45.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey

-Norman's No-Nos: No miracles available for Tech or Georgia but maybe for South Carolina.

 

John McClellan's high school football playoff picks. Click McClellan

-Darlington, Pepperell, Rome, Calhoun, Cartersville, Rockmart and Trion all enter postseason play this week with hopes of reaching the Georgia Dome Dec. 10 and 11 for state championship games in Georgia's five classifications. John predicts only two of the seven teams will advance to round two.

Shorter Hawks football. Hawks

-Nov. 13: At Bethel, end of the season.

Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports

-Nov. 12: Braves Celebrity Shootout golf match. Atlanta Braves Third Base Coach Brian Snitker has joined the lineup.