Buzz: Busy week in Campaign 2012. Law enforcement captures Christmas spirit. Rainy week ahead. NAIA 2012: Carroll vs. St. Xavier at Barron Dec. 17

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-At Wednesday's prelegislative breakfast, the newsmakers might be in the crowd and not just at the podium. Call it the 2012 edition of 'Who Wants to be a State Legislator.'

-Dominoes falling into place for County Commission races (four)

-Today's Focus: Area law officers are exchanging their badges for Santa hats to help need kids, seniors in our community.

Rainy start to the new week:
-Monday: 50% to 100% chance of rain. High of 66, low of 55.
-Tuesday: 90% rain chance, high of 62 low of 51.
-Wednesday: 50% rain chance, high of 54, low of 37.

Gas prices remain about the same as last week; still 38 cents more per gallon vs. a year ago, AAA South reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA 1470 AM.

-Please join us Monday for Jason Free, the newly installed president of the Greater Rome Board of Realtors; Phil Ray on the BCS and Alabama; Melinda Lemmon of the Cartersville-Bartow Department of Economic Development.  

-Listen live online.  

 

NAIA national title game set:

-Carroll to defend NAIA football crown vs. St. Xaver at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Barron Stadium.

 

John McClellan's High School Playoff predictions.

-It's Calhoun vs. Buford at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Georgia Dome. Check John's prediction for that showdown and all the title games on Tuesday.

 

Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos will resume during the bowl weeks. 

    

Rome Braves: Sports

-Package breakfast Dec. 10 to help Miracle Field; Tradin' Post half-price sale as well.