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Election day a week away but lots happening before--and after:
-Let's start 13 days after . . . : A House Republican e-mail leaked to the media Monday tells of the pending vote for speaker and other officers on Nov. 10. In a House race where support for Glenn Richardson could be a key issue--as it was in the primary in Bartow County and is here now with Dempsey-Puckett--that's information some probably wanted kept below radar. Richardson's name has been on the sidelines. The question for House candidates: Who will you support for speaker on Nov. 10: Richardson, Blue Ridge's David Ralston or DuBose Porter?
-. . . and drop back one day . . . : Two items we posted in Monday's Buzz have started some buzz. The first is whether Jerry Jennings was given the correct date of his WRGA showdown with challenger Irwin Bagwell. Even the station isn't sure. The second item: the pedigree of Jason Lewis' political affiliation. Despite what's on his Facebook account (re: supporting GOP nominees), Lewis might be a recent convert (but remember party affiliations have no place in judicial races, right?)
-. . . and the next four days . . . : Advance voting is proving to be more popular than "early voting" --and more than 9,000 had voted here as of last Friday. One "Friend of the Site" says it took him 45 minutes to vote Monday afternoon at the Civic Center and most of that time was spent in line. And, once done, the line waiting to get in was even longer, he says. The elections office is urging early voters to do so at the civic center because of parking. Advance voting continues daily, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., through Friday. The other option: The Floyd County Administrative Building, 12 E. Fourth Ave., second floor, Commissioner's Caucus Room> Floyd
- . . . and finally a week from day: Precincts will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Anyone in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote Nov. 4.
-Sample ballots online: You can preview the ballot for your community online at the Floyd County Web site. The ballots are broken into state House districts:
11th District | 13th District/City | 13th District/County | 14th District | 16th District
>Candidate Q & As: State House, county commission, school board> Politics
>Loudermilk picks up trio of endorsements> Politics
Campaign finance reports:
-Burkhalter contribution total at $68,056: The latest campaign contribution report for incumbent Democratic Sheriff Tim Burkhalter shows he'd collected $68,056 in contributions through Oct. 25, spent $52,551 in his showdown with Republican Steve Hulsey; and had $15,506 in the bank> Burkhalter
-We'll have additional finance reports this week.
Freeze watch in effect tonight, a.m. freeze warning canceled
It didn't get as cold as forecast this morning so the National Weather Service canceled an overnight freeze warning. Tonight: a freeze watch is in effect with Wednesday morning's low expected to be 31 degrees. Later today: Mostly sunny with a high of 53. Overnight low: 37 degrees. Also: Concerns remain about the potential for outdoor fires.
-Click Weather Center/brought to you by Katie Dempsey for State House
Business Buzz
-$200,000 gift starts Shorter's Hopkins Institute for Business Ethics> CH
-Mohawk financial report due Monday: Mohawk Industries Inc. of Calhoun will release third-quarter financial reports on Monday with a conference call to follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4> Mohawk
-Rome's Steele Agency in partnership with Constant Contact> Business
-Newspaper circulation down 4.6 to 4.8 percent: Among the top 25 papers, the AJC saw the largest drop, 13.6 percent, to 274,999 weekday sales (weekday). Sunday sales dropped 2.3 percent to 464,805 (Sunday). Overall report> Circ
-Synovus completes latest bank mergers: Synovus, the parent company of Citizens First in Rome, has completed the merger of three banks – Citizens Bank and Trust of West Georgia (Carrollton) and Citizens and Merchants Bank (Douglasville) – with Bank of North Georgia (Alpharetta)> Banking
-SunTrust Banks Inc. seeks $3.5 billion: SunTrust said Monday it has received preliminary approval from the Treasury Department for a $3.5 billion investment under the government's capital purchase program> CNN
-Track today's markets: Dow closed down 203 on Monday > Google Finance
-Listen to The Business Buzz each Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. on Talk Radio WLAQ 1410 AM and at 8:35 a.m. on 95.7 The Ridge.
Health
-New public health district office to be named in Corpe's honor> Health
-Flu season is here and so are flu shot clinics> Healthy Living!
Tuesday's Buzz
-Born to be wild: This item from Berry's sports office on Monday: "The Southern States Athletic Conference announced Stefan Wolf as the SSAC Men's Soccer Player of the Week. The freshman from Rostock, Germany, was a key player for the Vikings as the team went 2-0 for the week with a pair of key conference wins over Reinhardt and Lee." Not to be confused with the band Steppenwolf.
>Mark the calendars now:
-Jan. 3: 18th Annual Bring One for the Chipper Christmas Tree recycling at The Home Depot.
-Jan. 10: Third Annual Polar Bear Paddle, from Dixon Landing (Grizzard Park) to Heritage Park (downtown).
Downtown Headlines
-AM/PM Halloween spirit on Broad Street this Friday: In addition to Trick or Treat on Broad Street, look for Friday's coffee break from the Downtown Development Authority to be a costume-friendly affair. This month's host is Advance Rehab> Downtown Headlines
Weather Center/brought to you by Katie Dempsey for State House :
-Mostly sunny with a high of 53 today, low of 31 tonight
-Halloween looks warmer: High Friday of 70, low of 34, clear skies
-For the extended forecast, click WeatherCenter
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable / brought to you by Riverside Toyota
-San Francisco 49ers might offer Rice a front office job: Condoleezza, not Jerry>Arey
High School and Shorter football / Brought to you by Printworks
-Shorter now no. 22 in the NAIA football poll
-Pepperell No. 2, Rome No. 5 in latest AJC football polls
-After some key wins Friday night, a look at what's up during the final week of the regular season. For more, click The Football Report
-John McClellan's picks for this Friday night's games> McClellan
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