Mellow Mushroom already expanding--and growing. Broad Street changes and one constant player. Economy takes a toll on some healthcare needs. Wet start to week.

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. Click Buzz

-Things not slowing down for Mellow Mushroom's owners: changes ahead in Rome and new restaurant on the way.

-With all the restaurant changes along Broad Street, one independent goes on and on: Schroeder's marks 30 years this week. Click Broad.

-Steve Forbes to speak at Berry this spring. Click Berry

-Norman Arey returns to print with weekly column for RNT (radio, Hometown updates continue). Click Arey

Today's Focus: Click Health

-Not a 'healthy' economy: Symptoms abound as more people save money by bypassing medical visits, medications because of money issues. Natalie Simms reports.

Blood Assurance's Donor U blood drive Tuesday to benefit local schools

-From 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Blood Assurance will be staging a community wide blood drive at The Forum to help bolster blood products at area hospitals. Blood Assurance is the only agency supplying blood to hospitals in our area. By donating blood, donors will be able to "vote" for a local school. Gift cards to Staples will be awarded to the top three schools in both the public and private categories ($500, $250 and $100). For more: please see the website.

-Feb. 4-5: Join Junior Service League of Rome for a fabulous Forties Follies: Come see your favorite JSL member sing and swing dance to benefit the Open Door Home. Shows both nights at the Rome City Auditorium at 8 p.m.  Patron tickets are still available, which includes reserved seating and a special pre-show party at Citizens First. Details: www.jslofrome.com .

-Saint Mary's Catholic School adding PreK-3 this fall: Saint Mary's Catholic School adds PreK-3 this fall; open house Tuesday evening. Details

Your latest forecast: Warm, wet start to the week.

-Monday:  High of 59, low of 44. Rain chance: 40 to 50%

-Tuesday: High of 60, low of 41. Rain chance: 70 to 90%

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-If Georgia hires Friedgen, ring him in as a coordinator, not a position coach.

Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports

-Tonight: Phil Niekro headlines Rome Braves' Hot Stove Gathering.  Sports

-List of some of the items in Hot Stove Gathering silent auction. Memorabilia

-Matt Walbeck to manage Rome Braves in 2011. Rome Braves