A couple of firsts for Tuesday's Christmas parade in Rome. Parade weather: Clear, low 50s. New buffet now hiring in Rome. Quick nearby Christmas lights fix isn't cheap. John McClellan's high school playoff picks.

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25,000 due to watch Christmas parade in downtown Rome on Tuesday. Look for 3,000 participants, the premiere of the county schools' united marching band, special events outside City Hall -- and good weather. Parade

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Mid 60s today through Wednesday; parade conditions: Clear, low 50s with a 5-mph breeze. Weather

Buzz: Now hiring at Country House Buffet, offering all you can eat lunch and dinners. Angelo's due to reopen in Cartersville this week. Quick Christmas fix to Barnsley -- for $15 -- and how it compares to others. Buzz

Obituaries: Infant Miriam Bradley, Ms. Ruby Lee Linley. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores return Tuesday. Dining

Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. Crimewatch

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report:    

John McClellan's high school playoff picks: Rome wins by 17 over Buford; Calhoun falls to Cedar Grove. Plus statewide picks. McClellan

 

How to buy tickets to the Rome-Buford rematch Friday night, in person or online ($15 or higher).

 

Calhoun Yellow Jackets prepare for their eighth trip to high school football's final four in 10 years (won AA in 2011; AAA in 2014).

 

Alabama falls to in latest AP Top 26; Georgia now no. 6.

Big win for Falcons, 34-20 over the Bucs.

 

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7:40 a.m. Scott Thompson, who's headlining the Christmas Back Home concert on Friday, Dec. 1, at Rome City Auditorium.

 

8:10 a.m. Linda Hatcher and Buzz Wachsteter from The Exchange Club of Rome with a Toys for Tots update.