NAIA teams busy in the community Tuesday; on the field today, banquet tonight. Shorter gets good news from SACS. Thunderbirds at 2013 air show. Weather: Another cold one on the way

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NAIA UPDATES:

-Banquet of Champions set of 6:30 tonight at The Forum;teams spend today preparing for Thursday night's championship football game at Barron Stadium.

-Thursday's game: 6:30 p.m. kickoff, Barron Stadium.

-Teams visit schools, hear message about character and reputation.

-Pepperell, Rome students named NAIA Champions of Character at midday luncheon.

 

TODAY'S BUZZ

-Shorter gets great news regarding SACS accreditation.

-'Spread the Warmth' needs a few more helpers: Darlington student's project to provide blankets for those in need 33 short of Thursday goal.

-Feb. 21-22 'Confluence' a new spin on chamber's SpecTech annual series. Keynote speaker is former Wirededitor Chris Anderson.

-WRGA: Burkhalter named interim county manager.

-Thunderbirds due at Oct. 12-13 Wings over North Georgia airshow.

 

Weather

-Sunny but cooler through Friday; rainy weekend ahead -Wednesday: Cloudy, high of 51, low of 29. -Thursday: Sunny, high of 56, low of 29.  -Friday: Slightly warmer, high of 62, low of 36.

 

Tuesday's Public Health restaurant inspection scores.

 

Latest jail reports.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 1470 AM, 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests today including:

-State Rep Katie Dempsey on her recent trip to Washington, D.C., to talk about the fiscal cliff and the impact on the region and state.

-Chris Giddens of Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church on teaching kids about the real meaning of Christmas.

-Elaine Armstrong of Goodwill of North Georgia about the Rome store and career center one year later -- and what's ahead.