Rain, snow in Rome's overnight, Friday AM forecast. Updates all day. Super Bowl pizza battle? Latest restaurant scores. Business updates

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Rain, snow, return tonight, Friday.

-A wintry mix is possible tonight as incoming rain mixes with colder air. Some snow is possible overnight and Friday morning but little to no accumulation is expected. Keep an eye on roads and bridges for slick spots.

 -Weather updates all day on Hometown Headlines.

-Thursday: 30% rain chance, high of 45.

-Tonight: 100% chance of rain/snow mix; low of 32.

-Friday: 100% chance of rain, snow before 10 a.m., then rain. High of 41.

-Friday night: Low of 36; 100% chance of rain.

-Weekend: Highs near 45, lows near 30, some clouds.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

Dining

-Super Bowl showdown on Broad Street? A year ago, Johnny's New York Style Pizza was a month-plus away from opening and Mellow Mushroom was a pretty solid rumor at best. A year later, both have opened very TV-friendly, sports-friendly and family friendly establishments across Broad Street from each other.

-Restaurant inspection scores: Several perfect scores this week and two Rome restaurants tumble into the 60s. Dining Guide

-Feb. 10: A Valentine Tasting of Downtown to benefit RACA. Downtown

-The Partridge return a few more days away, owner says. Dining

Business Buzz

-What's next for Dream Parks project:

-AJC: United Community Banks seek investor cash. AJC

-Rome Braves accepting applications for seasonal employment.

-Bedzzz Express opens at Turner McCall, Fifth Avenue.

-Feb. 16: Greater Rome Board of Realtors meeting, noon, Model High School.

 

Weekend

-Bryan Mullins downtown entertainment report. MullinsMania.

-Wine News Vine: Lots of chocolate, special meals this month, especially over Valentine's Day weekend. Wineries

Noon Optimist Club of  Rome names 2011 Terrific Kids: Three dozen kids and their teachers honored Monday. Details // New: More photos

-For more, click Terrific Kid photos

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 .

Parks & Rec's spring sports guide, including registration details and cutoff dates, now online. Click