Soggy start to 2013. Another turn in Rome News finances. Rep. Tom Graves begins transition to serve Rome. Resolution Run and Polar Bear Plunge this morning.

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Happy New Year! -There has been another turn in the financial status of the parent company of the Rome News-Tribune. -U.S. Rep. Tom Graves transitions to new 14th Congressional District. Graves will maintain same Rome office previously used by Rep. Phil Gingrey. -Senate approves package to avert 'fiscal cliff", House votes next. Today's headlines: -Bank of Ozarks acquires Genala Banc, Inc. in Geneva, Ala. in $27.5 million deal -Atlanta real estate group purchases foreclosed strip shopping center near Walmart on U.S. 411 Weather: Soggy start to 2013 -New Year's Day: 100% rain chance, high of 52, low of 40. -Wednesday: High of 52, low of 34, 20% rain chance. New Year's events -Jan. 1: Resolution Run at 9 a.m. at Jackson Hill. -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. Monday's Public Health dining scores for Floyd, Bartow.   Latest jail reports.

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