Lee's aftermath: 2.81 inches of rain, some downed trees. Plus: Today's Buzz of Northwest Georgia

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Storm aftermath report:

-Flash flood watch, wind advisory in effect throughout the morning.

-2.81 inches of rain at the airport since 12:01 a.m. Monday.

-Some trees, power lines down.

-No delayed openings here but GNTC's Walker Campus reports late.

-7,000 without power in Northwest Georgia as of 5 a.m.

-Forecast: Much, much cooler; highs in the low 70s today, Wednesday.

-Continuing updates all day on Bartow Headlines. 

 

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia: Click
-Film with fictional ties to Tri-State Crematory to open Rome International Film Festival.
-Wednesday's board-cutting for Lowe's means 600 new jobs soon . . .
- . . . but more than 50 others gone at Vend-Service -- and more to come?
Those higher gas prices? They're blaming it on Tropical Storm Lee.
-Rome Braves end second half 35-35, season at 60-80. 

 

Today's Focus: Banking & credit unions. Click
-As fees change, how to look for credit unions and banks that offer more than you might expect on free services, even interest rates. Natalie Simms reports.

John McClellan's high school predictions. Football
-Calhoun at Pepperell won't be close but Woodland-Rome will be. Model, Coosa get first wins of 2011; 2-0 start for Unity Christian. 

Rome Braves lose season finale vs. Augusta, 3-2.