Deadline Friday for hotel bids on West Third (Marriott?). Cabela's picks W. Va.; Emerson rumor lingers. 40% rain chance today. Chiaha countdown begins.

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Keep an eye on what happens with West Third on Friday:

-By 3 p.m., we should know the next great plan for the redeveloping West Third Street corridor. If past reports and wish lists are part of the equation, we'll hear about a group planning to build a 120-room full service hotel. And don't too surprised to hear the name "Courtyard by Marriott" in the mix.

Cabela's looks south again -- but still way north of us ... for now, at least:

-Cabela's will open in mid-2012 in Charleston, W.Va. But murmurs continue about a venue much closer to home.

2011 Chiaha already has 120 artists signed up:

-The Chiaha Harvest Festival expects 120 guest artists at the annual fall celebration set for 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Oct. 22 and 23.

Less rain, more heat on the way today. Thursday: more rain. Below

 

Today's Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA 1470 AM:  

-Please join our guests today including Dustin Sledge of Ducks Unlimited; Layla Shipman on the Floyd County Republican Party on the New Hampshire debates aftermath; Lisa Ingram of Redmond Regional on Surviving to Share; Mary Hardin Thornton of Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful on this week's events in Cave Spring. 

Your latest forecast:

-Wednesday: 40% rain chance, high of 75, low of 60.

-Thursday: 50% rain chance, high of 77, low of 50.

-Friday: Sunny, high of 75, low of 46.

 

John McClellan's high school picks:
-Key homecoming game for Rome; Pepperell to end Adairsville win streak? 3-3 Cartersville should get fourth win of the season   Georgia  

 

High School Football Daily.

 

Norman's No-Nos. Norman Arey
-Norman remains red hot; goes 9-1 on Saturday.
-Next picks will post Friday morning.

Rome Braves: Sports.
-Nov. 4: Braves, Floyd Police team up for Third Annual Celebrity Shootout.
-Rome Braves announce next season's schedule.