Another $1.25 million in work beginning in downtown Rome. Another try for Steak 'N Shake in Calhoun. Parade grand marshal to be named Tuesday. Freezing start to the holiday week. John McClellan's high school picks. Berry on the road for next step in NCAA playoffs.

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Business: More than $1.25 million in new projects under way on Broad Street as boom year draws to a close. Broad Street

Buzz: Bids again sought for Steak 'N Shake in Calhoun. Rome Christmas Parade grand marshal to be named Tuesday. Buzz

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Chilly start to the day; high of 59. Thanksgiving: Sunny, 57 degrees. Weather

Obituaries: Mrs. Linda Elizabeth Kane, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Penson Whittle. 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 to cruise past Starr's Mill; close losses for Darlington and Calhoun. McClellan

Berry Vikings to play St. Thomas in Minnesota next Saturday. Vikings

SEC and ACC games this week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday).

 

Falcons at Seahawks tonight, 8:15, on ESPN.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m. weekdays, WRGA 98.7 FM, streaming.

7:40 a.m. Gordon Powers, the retiring head football coach at Model High, on his career and what's next.

 

8:10 a.m. John McClellan on the elite eight games this Friday with Rome, Darlington and Calhoun.