Wintry mix possible overnight Thursday; again New Year's Eve. We'll end the year on a chilly note. Why We're Excited about 2018, part II: Georgia Highlands' Bartow addition reinforces region's higher-ed dominance. What to know as the new year begins. Don't toss that tree out yet; Chipper wants it.

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Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Rain, freezing rain, sleet or snow possible late Thursday into early Friday. We'll end the week with highs in the low 40s. Continuing updates from Hometown Headlines. Weather 

Why we're excited about 2018, part II: Georgia Highlands continues to grow Bartow campus, with latest addition boosting investment there to nearly $50 million. 2018

How to ring in the new year, from Sunday morning through mid-January. On the way: Polar Bear Plunge -- and paddle. Bring One for the Chipper. Bowl games. New year

Don't toss that live tree just yet: Bring One for the Chipper is Jan. 6, get a free seedling. Chipper

Obituaries: Monial Buck, Mrs. Faye Kemp.  Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores return Wednesday. Dining

Area arrest reports for Floyd, Bartow, Polk counties sponsored by Living Proof Recovery. Crimewatch

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report:

 Norman's No-Nos, bowl edition: When it's all said and done, Alabama once again rules. No-Nos

 

Falcons' win-or-watch game vs. Carolina moved to 4:25 p.m. Sunday.

 

Chattooga basketball tournament begins Wednesday; boys bracket posted.

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We're taking some time off during the Christmas holidays. We'll be back just after the 7 a.m. news on Tuesday, Jan. 2. We wish you and yours a joyous Christmas and the brightest of new years.