Morning headlines
Voting begins in some counties in Senate runoff: Gordon and Bartow voters 
can get a jump start on the Dec. 2 runoff elections by voting early, starting today. In Garodon, voters can stop by the elections office between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. The last day to vote early is Friday, Nov. 21. Advance voting is Monday-Wednesday, Nov. 24-26. The runoff itself is Tuesday, Dec. 2, with precincts open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On the ballots: The U.S. Senate race between Saxby Chambliss and Jim Martin; the Public Service Commission contest between Bubba McDonald and Jim Powell; and a seat on the Court of Appeals featuring Sara Doyle and Mike Sheffield.
-Upcoming campaign rallies, party meetings> Politics
No Tour de Georgia in 2009: That's the report out of Savannah this morning as 
organizers cite money problems in 2008 and the general economy in 2009. They hope to bring the six-year-old race back in 2010. Rome was a key player in the race during the first five years but last April, the trek stayed mostly on the eastern side of the state> Tour
Weather Center/brought to you by Roman Court
-We're starting the day under a dense fog advisory: It expires at 9 a.m. but then get ready for a 60 percent chance of rain today and a 100 percent chance tonight. Highs in the mid 60s. Saturday looks rough: Temperatures in the mid-50s, winds gusting to 25 mph and an 80 percent chance of rain>WeatherCenter
Business Buzz
New look, new deals for Prime Outlets Web site
With one of the biggest shopping days of the year just two weeks away, Prime Outlets in Calhoun has rolled out a new Web look (click). Most of the features from the former design remain but with more polish. Also, the "events" feature on the bottom right corner contains both ongoing and special events. The top of the list: the Midnight Madness Pajama Jam that starts one tick after Thanksgiving (12:01 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28). You can even sign up for mobile text alerts with details on extra savings.
>Christmas Open House under way in downtown Rome> Downtown
A-list speakers highlight chamber's tech, entrepreneurship seminar Nov. 20:
The Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce's Spectrum of Technology Symposium features Dr. Julie Gerberding, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and breakout sessions on healthcare technology and other technology as well as entrepreneurial development. Speakers include Dr. Bruce Conn, Dean of the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences at Berry College; Peter Smyczek, President, Molecular Biology Resources, Dr. Stacy Williams Shuker, Director, Center of Innovation, Medical College of Georgia; Bill Todd, President and C.E.O. of the Georgia Cancer Coalition; Don Betts, Director, e2e Works, Georgia Tech; Mike Cassidy, President and C.E.O., Georgia Research Alliance; Mr. Scott Gilstrap, Supervisor, Network Services, CCH; Angie McWhorter, C.I.O. Harbin Clinic; and Phil Jacobs, retired president, Southeast Business Communications Services, AT&T. The hours: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at The Forum. $35, chamber members, $50, non-members. Breakfast, lunch included> Chamber
Health
-Redmond Regional wins gold seal for stroke patient treatment> Health -Alzheimers support group to meet monthly starting Dec. 16: The Alzheimers Association is joining with Winthrop West Senior Living to offer an evening support group for families living with the disease. The group will meet the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. beginning Dec. 16 For more information, contact Linda Russell, Executive Director, at 706-232-5244.
Dining & Drink/Links and notes on dining in Northwest Georgia
-The year of the cow--in blue: It is tradition--the Chick-fil-A calendar with cows in bizarre settings, all pushing us to eat more chicken. For 2009, the cows are blue--as in law enforcement--"to protect cows and serve chicken." The calendars, at $6 each, contain $30 worth of coupons. Click Chick
-Public health restaurant inspection scores for the region> Click Scores
-Salute! Ringgold's Georgia Winery toasts 25 years this Saturday> Winery
-Old Havana, Harvest Moon plan special meals accented by select cigars or special brews> Click Dinners-Plus
WEEKEND FOOTBALL
Tonight's high school football playoffs / Brought to you by Printworks
-Rome at Apalachee / 95.7 The Ridge, Webcast
-St. Pius X hosts Cartersville / WBHF 1450 AM, Webcast on Bartow Headlines and: News Talk 1270 AM, Webcast
-Coosa at Jefferson
-Calhoun hosts Banks County / WEBS 1030 AM, www.webs1030am.com
-Rockmart at North Oconee
-Pepperell hosts Riverside Military Academy / 95.3 FM, Webcast
-Darlington at Eagles Landing / WLAQ 1410 AM, Webcast
>Plus: John McClellan's picks of the week column.
>Click The Football Report.
Norman Arey's Norman's No-No's / brought to you by Riverside Toyota
Each Friday during college football season, Norman Arey presents his No-Nos--that is, the teams he picks to lose each weekend. Norman was 11-4 last week and is now 117-48 for the season (71 percent). . Who will make this week's losers list? Is Auburn ready to take on Georgia's no-bite defense? Will Spurrier have a happy homecoming in the place he named The Swamp? Find out now by clicking Arey
Shorter playing for 9-2 record, possible playoff spot, on Saturday night:
The Shorter Hawks close the regular season on the road Saturday night, playing Bethel College in McKenzie, Tenn. (8 p.m. start, WLAQ 1410 AM, Webcast) A win and a favorable ranking could put Shorter in the NAIA playoffs. > Hawks
Weather Center/brought to you by Roman Court
-Today: 60 percent chance of showers, high near 67. Tonight, 100 percent rain chance with lows near 50.
-Weekend: Mid-50s with a 80 percent chance of rain on Saturday, also winds to 25mph; mid-50s and sunny on Sunday. Lows both nights: Mid-30s.
-For the extended forecast, click WeatherCenter
The Football Report/ Brought to you by Printworks
-Shorter seniors grow into family in team's first four years> Seniors
-John McClellan's picks: who will win this Friday
>All on The Football Report
Downtown Headlines
-Santa and Mrs. Claus to join downtown open house Friday, Saturday; Bryan Mullins checks out downtown entertainment options> Downtown Headlines
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