Politics/2010 and 2009
-Gingrey re-election war chest at $1.12 million as of Sept. 30: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey had $1,127,196 in the bank as of the end of September, funds that will be available for his fifth-term bid next year. A posting on C-SPAN shows the District 11 Republican's contributions at $609,582 include $392,209 from individuals and another $207,546 from political action committees. Gingrey also posted expenditures of $306,793. For more, click CSPAN
-As of now, Gingrey has no declared opponents in 2010.
-Congressman blasts Democrats' latest healthcare package> Gingrey
-Final day to vote early in city, SPLOST elections: You can vote at the elections office, Fourth Avenue and First Street, or at the City Center> Details
-City of Rome ballot, click here / To view the county ballot, click here.
-Precincts open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday.
-Campaign finance reports for Rome candidates, SPLOST> Click
Business
-Calhoun-based Mohawk Industries posts $34 million in net earnings in the third quarter: Nine-month net loss set at $25 million> Details> Mohawk
-Sidebar/Business Chronicle looks at Mohawk report> Chronicle
-Blockbuster closing Shorter Avenue store, Hicks Drive location to remain: A clearance sale is under way at the 2202 Shorter Ave. location as it is one of 960 shops being closed by the chain. The Hicks Drive location will remain open. For background on Blockbuster's decision, click Movies
-Trendline/Local closings: The year started off rough with the loss of Office Depot and then Goody's, Circuit City and Kmart's food department. The closings slowed until this month when Regions Bank confirmed the Armuchee location will close as will one branch in Calhoun. A new Goody's is open in Calhoun while Shorter College is in talks to move its business college into Midtown Crossing.
Friday's Buzz:
-Breast Center to benefit from FMC Auxiliary's $110,000 check> Health.
-Another lottery win for Summerville man: (Media release) A free Fantasy 5 
-Updates on the NAIA football championship in Rome Dec. 19> Click
-Halloween, Fall Festival events; safety tips; weather iffy. Rome Kids
Dining & Drink:
-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores for Northwest Georgia.
-What's new at area restaurants> Dining
-Rome Fine Wine Festival is Sunday> Wine News Vine
-Halloween, fall festivals dominate the weekend at N. Georgia wineries.
Your latest weather:
-Friday: 20% to 90% chance of rain, high of 74, low of 58.
-Halloween: 80%, then 50% chance of rain, high of 61, low 45.
-Sunday: Sunny, high of 66, low of 41.
-Latest weather: Extended forecast / Local radar / Regional radar
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable>Arey
-Norman's No-Nos: There is no scenario where the Bulldogs are able to upset top-ranked Gators.
John McClellan's high school football picks> Football Report
-Big Ws for Pepperell, Darlington, Coosa, Armuchee, Calhoun, Cartersville.
-Rough night for Cedartown, Model.
-Close calls for Cass, Sonoraville.
-Plus: John sets up the playoff picture.
>Track scores tonight at www.ga.prepcountry.com
Updates from Georgia High School Football Daily> A must-read today with playoff scenarios and more. Click details
Shorter prepares to host Cumberland this Saturday at Barron> Click
-Georgia Northwestern Mustangs start season Nov. 7> Click
Upcoming events at Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium> Sports
-Braves' first Celebrity Shootout with Rocket Wheeler, Frog Smith.
-First annual Wing Ding due Nov. 21.
-Links to winter baseball leagues.
Downtown Headlines> Click
-What's ahead in downtown Rome: Trick or Treat on Broad Street.
-Bryan Mullins' MullinsMania entertainment report.
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