Special meals, blood drive and trailer parody show 'The Force Awakens' in local Star Wars fans. Berry athlete shuts it down after eighth concussion. Rome/Floyd gets retirement attention. Obituaries. Basketball tournament begins. Restaurant scores.

Today's first headlines from www.hometownheadlines.com:

 

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• Sunny with a high of 67, low of 39.

Headlines

• Sales spiking, promotions sizzling in advance of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' across Northwest Georgia. Awakens
• Series: Multiple concussions end Berry's Tyler Madison's playing days; sophomore makes difficult choice to give up basketball. Concussions
• Where To Retire's upcoming focus on '8 Tax-Friendly Towns' to include Rome/Floyd County. Retire
  
• Business: Driven Nutrition is on the move. New ways to buy Berry Angus Beef. Business
• Harbin Clinic Eye Center announces the completion of its new state-of-the-art LASIK Vision Correction Suite. Eyes
• Georgia Health News: 'Dead' hospital -- Hutcheson Medical Center -- may have been revived by ApolloMD. GHN
• At a glance: What's ahead in Northwest Georgia. Briefly
• Obituaries:  Remembering James W. Hardin Jr. Services
• Public Health restaurant inspections scores.  Dining
  
• Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. CrimeWatch

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Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

• Holiday high school basketball tournament under way.
• Model, Armuchee girls ranked in AA top 10.
• The Falcons at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Sunday / The latest on the NFL
• Georgia High School Football Daily:
• All the bowl matchups from ESPN. Georgia vs. Penn State on Jan. 2. Click

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