What you need to know about tonight's parade. Investigation continues into two-county murder-suicide. Toyo salmonella outbreak investigation nears end; restaurant reopens. 'Signs' of progress at RaceTrac; chamber on the move.

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What to know about tonight's parade: Key times, weather forecast, best place to see it all, even parking tips (think exit, not arrival). 25,000 fans

Authorities: Rockmart man kills girlfriend in Cobb County, kills self while fleeing Polk County Police late Sunday. Murder suicide

Health Department hopes to wrap up Toyo Tire salmonella interviews by Tuesday. Angelo's reopens restaurant in Cartersville. Toyo

'Coming soon' sign up at RaceTrac at Martha Berry and Armuchee Connector. Temporary new home for chamber; prelegislative breakfast set. Business

Chilly morning a good reminder that Winter Weather Preparedness Week is here. Here's what you need to know.  Winter weather

Quake shakes the Centre area on Saturday; second one of the day in Alabama. Quakes

Buzz: Christmas poinsettia sale under way at Georgia Northwestern Technical College; $4 per plant through Dec. 6 or sold out. Buzz

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Clear skies, around 55 degrees when parade gets under way tonight in Rome. Weather

Obituaries: Mr. Tandy Borders, Mrs. Sylvia R. Crook,  John Ingram Dickinson, MD; Mr. Grover Cleveland Haggard Jr., Mr. James Herring, Mrs. Marjorie Louise Money. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining

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

Christmas headlines

 

Countdown to Christmas: A busy season of parades, festive events and concerts across Northwest Georgia is under way. Christmas

Coming Wednesday: From the "star between the stacks" to the parade and more, a big Saturday is brewing in Lindale.

 Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report:    

Vince Dooley book signing is Thursday at Kroger.

Latest on high school semi-final games this Friday.

Local cross country students honored.

Monday's scoreboard.

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7:40 a.m. Model High Band Director Tim Burton and will join us to talk about tonight's premiere of the Floyd County Schools Marching Band, a mix of all four county school bands. They'll be in tonight's Christmas parade as well as another in Atlanta this Saturday. He'll be joined by student Dawson Burnes who designed their uniforms.

 

8:40 a.m. Rusty Williams with the Coosa Valley Chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police on the 2017 Shop With a Cop and how you can help by buying a special T-shirt benefiting the drive. They'll be on sale during tonight's parade in front of Heritage First Bank.