Holidays huge for local restaurants. Reece-Lumsden House race a $100,000 battle. Gas down 11 cents. John McClellan's high school picks. 80% rain chance tonight, election day.

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia
-Holiday season has restaurants cooking more than ever, from parties to catering.
-Two local House races see contributions, expenditures meet or exceed $100,000 barrier. Reece vs. Lumsden, Crawford vs. Kelley races have statewide impact -- and contributions.
-Armuchee Middle Schools: Romney a big winner.
-Peaks & Valleys: Advance voting, lazy voters, double dose of good economic news.

 

John McClellan high school football picks: Most playoff spots already decided. John takes a deep look into the playoff scenarios and final games of the regular season.  

 

Georgia gas prices drop another 11 cents per gallon; gas now three cents less than a year ago. AAA South

 

Soggy election day now in the forecast
-Monday: High of 63, low of 43, 80% rain chance overnight.
-Tuesday: 80% rain chance, high of 55, low of 39.
-Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high of 58, low of 38.

 

Floyd County Jail report.

 

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