: What we hear: Lawyers hired in Toyo/salmonella case. GBI continues to inestigate ex-Shorter administrator. IHOP should reopen today; Gravy Boat hiring. Busy day, night in local sports. Light rain due today.

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What we're hearing: First victim in Toyo Tire salmonella outbreak has legal representation.  GBI investigation of former Shorter executive continues. Aesthetic concerns and other reasons to watch Kmart site. First reports

 

Business: IHOP scheduled to reopen this morning after brief closing for interior remodeling. Gravy Boat hiring as reopening draws closer. Business

 

Lindale's Christmas celebration this Saturday includes the parade, musical performances and the lighting of the 'star between the stacks.' Lindale

 

National accreditation team to review Rome Police Department; community asked to contribute comments in person, by phone or email. RPD

 

Buzz:  William Nichols named Georgia Northwestern's winner of 2018 EAGLE Award. GNTC

 

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: 60% chance of rain today; look for highs in the mid 60s through Sunday. Weather

 

Obituaries: Mr. George Russell Abrams, Ms. Debra Lynn Cormier, James "Jimmy" Howard, Mr. Joseph Phillip Rhoades, Mrs. Traci Slocum. Obituaries

 

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining

 

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

Christmas headlines

 

More parades, concerts and special events on the way this Christmas season. Christmas

 

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report:    

Norman's No-Nos: Will Georgia get revenge on Auburn Saturday? No-no. Ohio State, playoff spot: Collision course? No-Nos

 

Shorter fires head football coach/acting athletics director Aaron Kelton; Skip Martin named acting AD. Hawks

 

Darlington's Mauer signs with Belmont Abbey.

 

Tickets still available for Rome vs. Buford 5A semi-final game at Barron Stadium.

 

Rome Braves/Floyd Police raise $9,700 for Summit Quest.

 

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