Greater Rome's Business Buzz. Dismal runoff turnout; one precinct: 1.77%. Storms leave 1.62 inches of rain; subfreezing temps tonight. Community updates

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Business Buzz:

-Greater Rome Realtors' Christmas, Awards luncheon today at noon.

-Call it a trial run for Mellow Mushroom's upstairs offerings tonight.

-Look for second AutoZone in Cartersville.

-More on Chattanooga's latest big fish -- twin Amazon fulfillment centers.

Politics

Nahmias wins term on supreme court, McFadden Court of Appeals. Results

-Floyd's precinct-by-precinct and countywide results. Click

-Floyd County: Turnout was 1,761 of 45,177 eligible voters or 3.9% turnout.

-Lowest: North Carolina precinct. 27 of 1,527 voters showing up, 1.77%

-Gordon County: 528 voters, 2.15 % (click)

-Bartow County: 920 votes,1.85% (click)

-Question for our state legislative delegation: Who will sponsor a bill to ban political 'robo calls' during the upcoming session of the General Assembly?

And you thought your election year went on forever:

-With Tuesday's general election runoff now history, even some of the region's most dedicated voters are breathing a sigh of relief. It was a busy campaign year for sure--but think about the elections office in Gordon County. Some voters there were asked to go the polls six times this year vs. four times in most other counties. In addition to the July 20 primary, Aug. 10 runoff, Nov. 2 general election and Tuesday's runoff, some Gordon voters took part in a May 11 special election to help select a new congressman and a state House member--and voted again on June 8 to pick the final winner of those two seats. Whew.

New cancer center coming to state's northeast side, too.

Wednesday's buzz:

-Junior Service League poinsettias will be available for pick up at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Shorter Avenue near West End Shopping Center(Subway, Bruster's, Celia's) Friday and Saturday.  Details.

-Committee of 250 providing extra enthusiasm for NAIA Football National Championship. NAIA

-Dr. Cheryl Reinhardt joins Redmond Family Care in Shannon. Health

-Schroeder's/Armuchee has new owners. Dining

Your latest forecast:

-Storm aftermath: 1,62 inches of rain from 4 p.m. Monday until 8 p.m. Tuesday.

-Wednesday: Sunny, high of 45. Gusts to 20 mph. Low of 25.

-Thursday: Sunny, high of 52, low of 27.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey

-Miami bar should stay out of wagering business; former Hawk player driving a cab.

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.

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

-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.