Frigid dawn: 15-degree wind chill, low (so far) of 24. Buzz: $30 million in upgrades coming to Cartersville Medical Center.

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Wind chill at 15 degrees at 5 a.m. Low so far: 24. Flurries possible.

-The first work week of the year begins with a gusty blast of cold air with a wind chill of 15 degrees -- and possibly lower throughout the morning. Also possible: Flurries through 10 a.m.

-Updates all day on Bartow Headlines.

-Tuesday: High of 36, low of 18. Gusts to 25 mph.
-Wednesday: High of 49, low of 29.
-Thursday: Sunny, high of 52, low of 29.

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. Buzz
-$30 million investment into expansion, renovation, new equipment planned at Cartersville Medical Center this year.
-Schroeder's sprucing up a bit inside, outside this year.
-Retail updates: Closings, openings and ... changes?
-Georgia Trend honors: Gingrey, Dempsey, Hodge, Cook make magazine's 'notable leaders' list for 2012.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 1470 AM, 7 until 9 a.m.

-On Tuesday's show: David McLaughlin of Kudzu Vine takes a different look at the Iowa caucus; state Sen. Barry Loudermilk, R-Cassville, discusses his new duties in the General Assembly which convenes Jan. 9; and Dr. Frank Stephenson, chair of Berry College's Department of Economics, looks at the Iowa vote and what it could mean to business.

 

Norman Arey's Bowl Week No-Nos
-Due this week: Final No-Nos of the 2011-12 season.

Rome Braves: Sports

-Fredi Gonzalez, manager of the Atlanta Braves, to speak at 10th Annual Hot Stove Gathering Jan. 30 at The Forum. 

Jan. 7: 5th Annual Shorter Baseball Meet the Team Dinner will feature former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox as the keynote speaker. The event is at Huffman Center at Darlington School. Silent Auction at 6 p.m. with dinner beginning at 7. Single tickets are $30; $250 per table, seats eight; and $500 for VIP tables. Details: goshorterhawks.com or contact Rachel Rogers at rrogers@shorter.edu