Mixed reports from downtown Cartersville retailers as Christmas shopping season enters final days. Tellus ready for big lunar show. Weather: Low 50s, warmer nights this week.

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. Buzz

-Christmas shopping 2010: Mostly thumbs up from Rome, Cartersville and Calhoun retailers. And wait until you read about the Dec. 26 sales.
-Rome ReSale: Group's idea is to accept donated clothing, furniture, etc., sell it and channel the proceeds to local charities.
-Triple Threat Arts Co. opening in January.
-Indoor dirt track for hobby racing fans part of Turtle Trax in Cartersville.
-Tracking Santa: Watch Christmas Eve as NORAD tracks St. Nick.
-Peaks & Valleys: NAIA experience, 'ice road commuters.'

Your latest forecast:
-Monday: High of 50, low of 32.
-Tuesday: High of 52; 20% chance of rain. Low of 44.
-Christmas Eve: 30% chance of rain, low of 38.
-Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, high of 46.

Dec. 20-21: Lunar eclipse means an all-nighter at Tellus -- for staff and guests:

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What's ahead in Bartow County:
-Jan. 6: Cartersville School Board, 6 p.m., work session.
-Jan. 10: Cartersville School Board, 6 p.m. regular meeting.
-Jan. 11-Feb. 15: The Grand Theatre offering Youth Acting Classes for grades 2-5 and grades 6-12. Details