What we hear about a 'Central' move, tardy report cards. Salvation Army closing Calhoun family store. Saturday's Polar Bear Paddle might include real snow. Honors for Berry football coach.

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What we hear: Another key move to Central Plaza. 35 years and counting for Neil Sanders. Community contribution a nice way to kick start the new year. Remember the one about the dog eating your homework?  What we hear 

Salvation Army closing family store in Calhoun this Friday; special sale under way until then. Calhoun only

Buzz: Polar Bear Paddle to live up to its name on Saturday; how to join. Exchange Club to hear from former guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  Downtown Development Authority meets Thursday. Need: O-positive blood. Buzz

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Crazy week continues with 62 on Thursday, possible storms (definitely rain) on Friday and snow Saturday morning, Weather 

Obituaries: Mrs. Patricia (Pat) Story Cargle. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining

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

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report:

High school, Shorter basketball updates.

 

Honors for Berry Football Coach Tony Kunczewski.

 

Rome Braves' Hot Stove Gathering is Jan. 29.

 

Falcons at the Eagles in NFL playoffs, round two, on Saturday.

 

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

7:40 a.m. From Coosa High, Chris Parker and Beth Wade on the life and impact of Fernando Guzman, who lost his relentless battle with cancer on Sunday.

 

8:10 a.m. Mary Hardin Thornton of Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful on the 12th Annual Polar Bear Paddle on the Etowah River this Saturday, sponsored by the Coosa River Basin Initiative, the E.C.O. Center and Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful.