Monday, January 24, 2011

Wet week ahead; snow likely, too. Buzz: Bank of the Ozarks growing from NW Georgia 'roots.' More bank updates.

Soggy week ahead; 60% snow chance early Wednesday

-Monday: High of 54, low of 31. 20% rain chance overnight.

-Tuesday: 70% chance of rain; high of 47. Half inch of rain?

-Tuesday night: 90% chance of rain, then snow after 4 a.m. Low of 35.

-Wednesday: 60% chance of snow before 1 p.m., high of 44.

-Wednesday night: Partly cloudy, low of 27.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radarClick

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia: Buzz 

-The Bank of the Ozarks entered the Georgia market when Unity National failed here last March. The Little Rock bank now has 12 Georgia offices and hopes to grow more in this state and the Southeast.

-Also: Changes continue to sweep Northwest Georgia banks.

-Own a piece of The Partridge? You can drink to that.

-As Cartersville's 1270 AM prepares for a return, David Paul opts out.

-Plus: 2011 looks like a big year for local radio.

-Blood Assurance's 'Donor U' to help public, private schools.

And we say good morning to Emma, reading us in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-Auburn celebrates big; here's why the ACC is having a down basketball year.

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

-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

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