No snow, 44-mph gusts, highs in mid-40s. Publix deal complete; big store with pharmacy due in 2012. Church bids on White Rabbit site.

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Snow a no show; flurries possible tonight, Saturday

-What didn't happen: Give WAGA's Ken Cook the win. Just after 11 p.m. Thursday, he told viewers the storm system was just about out of our area and that the winter storm advisory would be dropped by 3 a.m. The weather service did that--at 12:30 a.m. What did happen: Gusts to 44 mph at the airport overnight.
-Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 42, gusts to 20 mph. Low of 23.

-Saturday: Sunny, high of 45, maybe some flurries; low of 23.

-Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 50, low of 28.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

Contract signed; 'big' Publix coming to Charles Hight Square in 2012

Seven Hills Fellowship offers to buy former White Rabbit site on Broad: A vintage piece of property on Broad Street and Sixth Avenue is being sought by The Seven Hills Fellowship. The congregation hopes to close on the purchase of 538 Broad St. by Jan. 28. Downtown

Jan. 25: R.A.C.E.  Rome unveiling set: The Rome Triathlon Club has a new name, expanded mission and an exciting 2011 schedule of events to benefit local charities.  The unveiling of R.A.C.E. Rome unveiling is set for 6:30 p.m. at the South Rome Unit of the Boys & Girls Club. Click

Friday's Buzz:

-Wood, Pigott join ADAMS Management Services Corp. ADAMS

-Floyd sees 600-job drop in labor force between December 2009, 2010. Plus: Floyd's first-time unemployment insurance claims soar 37% in December but down 32% from year earlier. Business.

-Pepperell High Academic Decathlon team wins Floyd competition. Floyd. 

-Dempsey named Chief Deputy Whip. Release

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores. Dining

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-Do you have a nominee for the all-names team? NCAA needs more security.

Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports

-Jan. 31: Phil Niekro headlines Rome Braves' Hot Stove Gathering.  Sports

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

Sports headlines

-Jan. 22: Shorter Baseball to host 'Meet the Team' dinner at 6 p.m. at Winthrop-King Centre. $25 gets you steak dinner, T-shirt, media guide. Details

-Shorter vs. Berry classic gets a video throwdown courtesy of SUHawkVision: The annual Seven Hills Rotary game is Jan. 24 at the Cage Center. Click