2011: Aggressive year for growth -- and what didn't happen. Forecast: 30% rain today, clear and 65 on Thanksgiving. Restaurant scores, holiday closings. Latest jail reports.

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As the holidays begin, region celebrates three project milestone (well, maybe four with LakePoint) while questions remain about three others.

-Lowe's, cancer center, specialty hospital are highlights with eyes now quickly moving to Charles Hight Square/Publix, Tennis Center and West Third hotel.

Thanksgiving reminders:
-Some banks, offices closing early today for Thanksgiving holiday: All will be closed on Thursday with most reopening Friday.
-Track state highways
-Latest gasoline prices

Your Thanksgiving forecast:

-Wednesday: 30% chance of rain, high of 63, low of 37.

-Thanksgiving: Clear skies, high of 65, low of 33.

-Friday: Sunny, high of 68, low of 39.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

Public health restaurant inspection scores:
-A bunch of 95-plus scores and one in the low 50s in Chattooga. Details on Dining

Coming Friday:
-Norman's No-Nos for Rivalry Week in college football. How close with UGA-Tech be? A one-point win for ... check back Friday.

John McClellan's high school picks: Football 

--Calhoun at Dublin: An 8-point win for the Yellow Jackets.
Plus: A breakdown of who advances this weekend in playoffs.
-And: What the reclassification proposal means to Northwest Georgia schools. Football

 

NAIA national title game countdown is under way

 -Game set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Barron Stadium.

   

Rome Braves: Sports

-Package breakfast Dec. 10 to help Miracle Field; Tradin' Post half-price sale as well.