The Buzz of Northwest Georgia: Bass Pro Shops just start of growth, Changes along Rockmart's main highway. Rain to ring in the New Year. Gas prices continue to rise. More updates

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. Buzz
-Bass Pro Shops: Another step in new phase of growth for region.
-Big changes along Rockmart's main highway.
-'Vision & Voice' to bring parents, educators, community together on Feb. 2 to discuss critical issues facing our youth

Rain to ring in the New Year: Up to 1-inch possible through Tuesday.
-Rain expected to begin after 8 p.m. in Northwest Georgia. -New Year's Eve: High of 53, low of 41; 60% overnight.
-New Year's Day: 100% rain chance, high of 52, low of 39.

Retail gas prices climb as 2012 comes to end according to AAA Fuel Price Brief.

Coming up New Year's Day
-Jan. 1: Resolution Run advance registration closes Monday. The third annual event at Jackson Hill features 10K, 5K runs; a two-mile walk and a kids run.
-Jan. 1: Cave Spring's first Polar Bear Plunge has a 10:30 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. 'jump.' $25 donation for each participant. Proceeds benefit the fund to save the Cave Spring cabin.


Norman Arey's Norman No-Nos, Bowl Edition III: Now through Jan. 4, Norman sizes up who loses in a huge week of college bowl games, including Georgia and Georgia Tech.

Latest Public Health dining scores for Floyd, Bartow.

Latest jail reports.