Downtown adds 30 new jobs last month. Local author Mike Ragland makes big changes. Today deadline to register to vote. John McClellan's weekly high school picks. Weather: Sunny, high of 67.

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Downtown adds 30 new jobs in September. New services at one local restaurant.  

 

-Local author Mike Ragland proves you can teach "old dog" new tricks as he makes major lifestyle changes.  

  

-Today is deadline to register to vote for Nov. 6 election.  

 

-Weather: Sunny and warmer temps
-Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high of 67, low of 44.
-Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high of 76, low of 43.

-Thursday: Sunny, high of 74, low of 47. 

 

-John McClellan's weekly High School football picks.  

 

Tuesday's headlines:

-Veteran AP political news reporter Dick Pettys dies.

-Oct. 11: Small Business Development Center to host a "Starting a Business" seminar from 6-9 p.m. at the Georgia Power Auditorium, 800 Broad St. Cost is $69. 

-Oct. 14: Renaissance Marquis will hold an Open House for their the new memory care center "The Harbor" from 2-4 p.m. 

-Nov. 27: The 2012 Rome Christmas Parade: "It's A Wonderful Christmas" will be held Downtown. Entry applications are now being accepted online

. Entry fee is $25 and deadline is Nov. 1st.

 

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