Gas prices jump seven cents a gallon in the first week of the new year. Quick action on ethics. Rain back late Tuesday. Later today: Jail updates

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia.
-'Kids eat free' deals now seven days a week: It used to be parents could catch a break on dining on the run early in the week but these days, restaurants in Northwest Georgia have some new deals with free or discounted meals for kids (usually 12 and under) even on Sundays. Natalie Simms presents our fourth annual survey on discounted dining for parents and kids.
-Courtyard By Marriott already moving forward: There are lots of Ts and Is to be dealt with on the West Third project but behind the scenes, it is moving ahead.

-Ethics issue to get early reception by Senate, Hufstetler says: The new District 52 senator believes his colleagues will confront it early and move on quickly to other issues.

 

Georgia gas prices jump seven cents to start the new year. AAA South
-Also: The lowest prices as of this morning across Northwest Georgia.

Rain returns starting Tuesday night

-Monday: Sunny, high of 53, low of 28.

-Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high of 52, low of 42. 20% rain chance overnight.

-Wednesday: 40% chance of rain, high of 59, low of 49.

 

Latest jail reports.

 

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-Please join our guests Monday including:

-Phil Ray, Pepperell High principaland former Alabama player on who wins the BCS title Monday night.

-Bankruptcy attorney Brian Cahn on the meaning of Chapter 11 reorganization and what the Rome News could be facing