In overtime, Alabama wins national championship over Georgia. Also: Sellers closes on Broad Street. Bussey's, Ransom merge. Third person dies in second local house fire in nine days. Feds: Bartow inmate plotted to have ex-wife killed. For the first time this year: Temperatures in the 50s.

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Cedartown fire claims one life Sunday night; third person to die in a house fire in nine days in Northwest Georgia. Fire

Prosecutors: Bartow County Jail inmate tried to arrange for a hitman to kill his ex-wife for $10,000 and two Atlanta Hawks' tickets. Crime

Dining: Sellers Gourmet Eatery of Rome closes on Broad Street; owner hopes to relocate. Dining

Business: Bussey's Florist & Gifts, Ransom Floral Co. merge in downtown Rome. Business

Rome City Commission: Newcomer Randy Quick joins incumbents Jamie Doss, Wendy Davis in being sworn into office Monday evening. Commission

Buzz: YMCA seeks donations for 'One Warm Coat' drive. Green joins The Breast Center at Floyd.  Garden Lakes Elementary sets Local School Governance Team meeting dates. Buzz

Obituaries: Mrs. Christine Ann Hickman, Clida Elizabeth (Faye) Jones, Mr. Harvey Pryor Sr., Mr. Anthony David Robinson, Lavinia Mae Ross, Miss Mary Ann Woods. Obituaries

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Finally, a return to "normal" temperatures for this time of year. Low 60s by Thursday. Weather 

No Public Health restaurant inspection scores as offices were closed Monday. Dining

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

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report:

And your new college football national champion is: Alabama.

Latest high school rankings: Model girls, Cartersville boys.

Falcons at Eagles Saturday afternoon.

Rome Braves' Hot Stove Gathering is Jan. 29. 

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

8:10 a.m. Keith D Mickler, county extension coordinator, on a busy 2018 and how to get involved.

 

Plus: Updates on Monday's national championship game.