Tornado watch until 9 a.m.

 

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WeatherCenter, brought to you by Roman Court:

Tornado watch until 9 a.m.: Northwest Georgia is under a tornado watch  until 9 this morning as a storm system moves through the area. Later today: 100 percent chance of rain, high of 61.

This morning's headlines:

-Latest Census data paints an interesting picture of average Roman.

-Another Cartersville restaurant is for sale while a new Zaxby's is on the way as well

-National trend of layoffs leads to new 'layoff counter' from Forbes

-Business Buzz: Synovus (Citizens First) declares 6-cent bonus; state revenue collection climbs

Downtown Headlines: Christmas caroling returns to downtown Rome for a second year with a community event set for 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Mitchell Plaza. Plus: Cafe Luna is on the move.

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable, brought to you by Riverside Toyota:

The ACC has 10 teams in the bowls this year, the most ever by any conference

 

The Football Report, brought to you by PrintWorks:

-Latest updates on the NAIA football championship coming to Rome next week (game is Dec. 20)

-Calhoun vs. Buford for the state Class AA title, 5 p.m. Friday

-John McClellan's picks for the final week in high school football this year.

On our other sites today:

-Campus Headlines: Astronaut Wilson is Shorter's commencement speaker Saturday

-Health: Latest personnel updates from Floyd Medical Center

-Healthy Living: Berry Half Marathon set for March 7

-Politics: What's ahead in local political meetings

-Sports: Tradin Post annual sale is Saturday from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

-Hometown KIDS: Cowboy Santa due at Booth this Saturday

-Dining: Latest regional public health restaurant reports, restaurant updates

-Arts: Busy December for area performers, performances

-NW Georgia Ads: Paper Recovery & Greene's Jewelers

-Plus: Your link to Coosa Valley Classifieds (all free)