Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Big month for NW Georgia tourism thanks to graduation, NAIA game. Gas prices surge, temperature plunge in Rome

December looks good for local tourism thanks to colleges, game

-Two college graduations and the NAIA National Championship Football Game should mean big things for local hotels, restaurants and shops starting later this week and continuing through Dec. 19 or later.

 

With Christmas trips just days away as schools let out next week, gasoline prices are surging again. A week ago, and even a month ago, the average price of a gallon of unleaded was $2.70 a gallon. On Monday, the average was $2.84 a gallon vs. $2.50 a year ago. Click price chart.

 

Frigid nights ahead: 19 the forecast low tonight, 18 on Wednesday

-Chilly start today: It was 22 degrees at 6 a.m. -- but no wind chill.

-Tuesday: More sun, high of 40, low of 19. Gusts to 20 mph.

-Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high of 40, low of 18.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

Tuesday's Buzz:

-WRGA: No penalties in alcohol-minors case for five Rome businesses

-Make that the 'award-winning Wicked Pimina Cheese,' please:

-Harbin neurosurgeon John Cowan (right) shares Rome spine surgery procedure with statewide colleagues. Health.

-Floyd County Water news: White Oak Trail NE is closed to through traffic from Fourth Street in Shannon and will remain closed until 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 to allow Floyd County Water Department to upgrade a water line.

John McClellan's picks for championship week. McClellan

-Third Calhoun v. Buford showdown will end the same way -- Wolves' win. Plus: Four other statewide winners.

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey

-The worst Heisman winners: the best coaches, the worst bowl games, perhaps ever. 

Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports

-Annual half-price sale at Trading Post is Dec. 11.

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

-Coming in January: Ninth Annual Hot Stove Gathering.

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