Downtown merchants: NAIA has 'huge economic impact.' Barr out of congressional race. Redmond's joint center honors Sid Bell. Rain on the way

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'Huge economic impact' is how restaurant owners, retailers sum up NAIA game; host hotels about full.
-Also: Latest updates on pregame, game-day events.

Politics:
-Bob Barr says no to 14th Congressional District race.
-U.S. Rep. Tom Graves on Barr's decision.
-Graves votes with House majority on payroll tax cut, pipeline issues.
-Tea Party lunch set for Dec. 20 at Fuddrucker's.

Redmond Regional names new joint center in honor of Dr. Sid Bell.

Mohawk Industries Inc. announces Brian Carson will be appointed president of the Mohawk Flooring Business Unit.

Loran, whaddya got? For one, a trip to Rome Dec. 20 to sign copies of Loran Smith's latest book at Coosa Country Club. 

Your latest forecast:
-Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high of 70, low of 43.
-Thursday: 30-50% rain chance, high of 66, low of 50.
-Friday: 60% chance of rain, high of 62, low of 42.

 

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

-Please join us today for David McLaughlin from the Kudzu Vine blog radio show on is Georgia a swing state in 2012; U.S. Rep. Tom Graves on his latest House vote and the 2012 campaign.

-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.

 

Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos
-The first 2011 Bowl Edition posts Friday.      

Rome Braves: Sports

-Rome included in part of baseball parks calendar for 2012.