Rome's Doss in a fight to keep transportation seat? Opi's opens next week. No flurries, plenty of rain this weekend. Watch Calhoun v. Buford on TV. Later today: Call if Rome's own taste of the holidays.

 

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David Doss in a fight to keep his seat on state transportation board?

-Cobb County senator wants the post--and maybe a few others. Floyd leaders could be looking at 'plan B' nominee although they want Doss to continue.

Opi's Roadhouse to open next week in Shannons.

-Inspections are about all that's left to do as establishment battles back from fire, ownership changes.

-12 Days of Christmas deals at Dwarf House/Chick-Fil-A.

-Latest public health inspection scores // Wineries and holdiay specials. 

Coming by 10 this morning:

-An epic (urean) way to celebrate the holidays in Rome: Holiday-themed food and beverages bring business to restaurants at a time when people are spending money on their holiday shopping.

Weekend forecast: 

-Friday: High of 50, low of 22.
-Saturday: High 54, low 35; 20 to 80% rain chance.
-Sunday: 80% chance of rain; high of 40, low of 19.

Calhoun vs. Buford for state AA title, 4:30 today at Georgia Dome

-Watch it live on Georgia Public Television; results later this evening.

-John McClellan: Buford wins by 10.

-Georgia High School Football writers: Another win for Buford.

Today's Buzz 

Yanmar America to introduce new product line at Adairsville headquarters Monday.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-I have no patience for Derek Jeter, Albert Haynesworth or Rex Ryan.

 Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports
-Annual half-price sale at The Trading Post is Dec. 11.
-Big changes for the new season already under way.

Dining Guide. Click
-Latest updates on restaurant changes, health inspection scores.

Downtown Headlines. Downtown

-What's ahead in downtown Rome. 

-Thursday-Saturday: Bryan Mullins' downtown entertainment report. 

Wine News Vine.  Wine 

-Upcoming events at the North Georgia wineries.