Buzz: Two business announcements Tuesday; taxes due. Focus: Series starts on how to help others enjoy Christmas. Weather: Rain today-Wednesday; cooler temps.

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia: Buzz 

-What's buzzing: Major economic announcement ... Bob Barr: in or out of 14th Congressional race? ... Redmond Regional's latest update... What's due? $83 million in taxes.

-State tourism leaders to get up close and personal look at region's top destinations this week. Auto leaders also in Rome Monday.

-Big Boys Toys: gear, gadgets ... and the gator queen?

-Focus: Natalie Simms starts a special report on local organizations trying to make Christmas as bright as possible even in our recessionary economy -- and how you can help. Today: Angel Express.    

Georgia gas prices rise 3 cents a gallon, up 58 cents vs. a year ago. AAA
-Average price per gallon rises to $3.35.

Your latest forecast: Rain first, then colder temperatures
-Monday: 20% rain chance, high of 71, low of 58.
-Tuesday: 60-90% rain chance, high of 75, low of 60.
-Wednesday: 70% rain chance, high of 69, low of 36.

 

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

-Please join us today for Floyd County Tax Commissioner Kevin Payne; Beth Tolbert on Redmond Regional's new joint center; and Regina Wheeler of the Cartersville-Bartow visitors center on hosting a statewide tourism visit across Northwest Georgia.  

John McClellan's high school football predictions.
-First look at next Friday's playoffs for Unity, Calhoun, Adairsville.

Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos. Arey
-How did Norman do Saturday? Next picks due Friday morning.

Georgia High School Football Daily.

Rome Braves: Sports

-Package breakfast Dec. 10 to help Miracle Field; Tradin' Post half-price sale as well.

-Ingle returns for 2012 season; schedule.