Friday updates: Flood watch, wind advisory in effect

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Flood watch, wind advisory for Northwest Georgia

-Flood watch through this evening; 1.92" of rain so far.

-Wind advisory until 10 a.m.; gusts to 35 mph; 18 mph so far.

-Rough start to the weekend: Another lousy winter day is on tap with more rain, high winds and little if any sunshine. It begins to clear tonight with Sunday looking like the best day of the weekend. The forecsat:

-Today: 100% rain chance; winds to 25 mph. High of 45. -Tonight: 40% chance of showers; low of 37, gusts to 20 mph. -Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46; gusts to.25 mph. -Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. 20 mph gusts. -Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

-Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

-Extended forecast> Click / Regional radar

Ole Tymer BBQ's new Armuchee location to open Feb. 15:

-The new location is scheduled to open Feb. 15. Located at 4534 Martha Berry Highway in the former Owen's BBQ spot, owner Julie Spansell is adding a few things to their menu."We'll be adding a salad bar with all fresh produce, no bagged lettuce, and all homemade dressings," she says. "We have a great homemade Catalina dressing from an old family recipe that I think people will just love." Also, Ole Tymer will be serving baked potatoes and hamburger steaks. Ice cream will also be added in the future. The same breakfast menu will be available at both locations. Ole Tymer BBQ in Armuchee will be open Monday-Saturday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more: 706-622-2388. --Update and photo/Natalie Simms.

-Jefferson's opens on Main Street in Cartersville: The wings, burgers and oysters restaurant is now open at 28 W. Main St. in the former home of D Morgan's. The shop is operated by Chad and Noreen Hullander, who also have the Jefferson's on Broad Street in Rome. The Cartersville's store's hours: Sunday to Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursdays to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Facebook / Web page.

Gordon County employees hit with 'temporary' paid holiday cuts, wage freeze: Citing the economy, Gordon officials are reducing benefits for county employees, including no paid holidays in the upcoming budget year; no cost-of-living raise; no 5 percent retirement match> Gordon Headlines

AJC: Three Bartow-based banks on latest 'Texas Ratio' list> Click

-The Atlanta newspaper has posted its quarterly review of banks with high "Texas Ratio" lists, that is, those having significant, troubled loans vs. the bank's capital.

Friday's Buzz (free subscription: click here)

-Shorter names business school following donation from Ledbetter> Campus

-Sams, Miller earn Redmond Regional's Frist Humanitarian Awards> HH

-New offerings for Senior Scholars: The Senior Scholars Program returns to Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum beginning March 2> Senior Scholars

-March 26/George Jones coming to The Forum. Tickets on sale starting Friday. Showtime: 7:30 p.m.> Forum

Dining & Drink Click Dining

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores for our region.

-N. Georgia wineries offer a different spin on Valentine's Day.

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable> Arey?

-If you put any stock in college football signing day, Tech, UGA didn't do too well.