Monday, November 29, 2010

Decision possible today on incoming rain, Rome's Christmas parade. Studio vacant but WGPB plays on. Busy month for new Rome restaurants

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. Click 

-Busy week ahead for Cotton Block, downtown Rome ('weather' or not).

-Earthworks keeps art spaces tradition alive; adds new wine event.

-Restaurants: Busy month ahead for newest restaurants.

-WGPB: Former K98 lacks local staff but Georgia Public Radio continues.

Latest forecast: Up to two inches of rain Tuesday?

-Monday: High of 51, low of 49. 60%, then 100% rain chance tonight.

-Tuesday: 100% rain chance; possible severe storms. Up to two inches of rain. High of 61. Low of 35, 50% rain chance overnight.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

-Weather updates all day as needed.

Decision on postponing downtown's Christmas Parade could come today:

-As of now, the downtown Rome Christmas Parade remains set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. But organizers are expected to meet today to decide whether to move it to Thursday's rain date (same time). We'll have updates today as needed. Parade

-Voting in the rain? Turnout for Tuesday's runoff election for seats on the state supreme and appellate courts already looks iffy. Add a rainy forecast to it and turnout looks grim. Polls are open  Tuesday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Candidates

Community's churches celebrate the start of Advent:

-Four candles stand near the foot of the altar at Saint Mary's Catholic Church on Sunday as the Christian community begins the season of Advent. Each Sunday, a new candle burns, reflecting a countdown to the Christmas miracle. Background

-You'll find our growing list of Christmas events below in our Calendar section.

John McClellan's High School football picks. Click McClellan

-Unbeatens Calhoun, Carver of Columbus clash Friday with the Yellow Jackets coming up 2 points short of championship bid.

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey

-A few high spots and low ones from the week that was in college football.

Track the NAIA's final four:

-This Saturday decides who's coming to Rome for the NAIA title game Dec. 18. Your final four: Click

-NAIA spirit contest coming soon to downtown Rome. NAIA

Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports

-Big changes in 2011: Rome Braves get new manager, coaches.

-Coming in January: Ninth Annual Hot Stove Gathering.

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