Year to end on wetter, warmer notes. Opi's opens; outlets to see two stores close. Year in review: Employment. Arey on sports.

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30% chance of freezing rain before 7 a.m., then rain
-Weather statement: Freezing rain is possible before 7 a.m. along and north of a line from Cedartown to Cleveland. No accumulation is expected but it could make roads and bridges slick in some spots.
-Thursday: High of 49, low of 37. 30% chance of rain.
-New Year's Eve: High of 63. Low of 46; 58% rain chance overnight.
-New Year's Day: High of 61; 90% rain chance. Low 41; 50% rain chance.
-Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 54, low of 25.

Business Buzz:
-Opi's Roadhouse in Shannon open for business. Signs along Ga. 53 greeted Rome-to-Calhoun motorists Wednesday afternoon.
-Toys-R-Us Express closing Jan. 23: Seasonal store at Calhoun Premium Outlets plans 2011 return.
-Liz Claiborne cuts prices by 75-90 percent as final days of outlet location tick closer.
-Young Professionals of Rome to meet at Blue Sky Outfitter Jan. 5.

Year in review and what's ahead: Employment.

Dining out New Year's Eve? Check our latest public health restaurant inspection scores first.

Calhoun's Landon Curtis named AA Offensive Player of the Year.
-Eight Yellow Jackets, three from Pepperell named to post-season lists,

Shorter Christmas Basketball Classic begins today.

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey
-No highlights for Tech; is there a better quarterback right now than Drew Brees?

Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports
-Jan. 31: Phil Niekro to headline Rome Braves' Hot Stove Gathering: The Rome Braves announce that Major League Baseball and Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro will highlight a group of special guests for the 2011 Hot Stove Gathering at The Forum.



Dining Guide. Click

-Latest updates on restaurant changes, health inspection scores.







Downtown Headlines. Downtown

-What's ahead in downtown Rome.





Wine News Vine. Wine

-Upcoming events at the North Georgia wineries.