Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Some potential for severe weather tonight; high near 70. Ash Wednesday services. Gas prices at $3.55 and climbing. Business, restaurant updates

 
Evening weather could turn severe:
-We're seeing a few different reports on the potential for severe weather between 3 and 10 this evening north of a line from LaGrange to Washington, Thunderstorms -- and perhaps an isolated tornado -- are possible, according to the National Weather Service. 
-The Weather Channel's 'tor-con' index lists Northwest Georgia with a '3' on a 1-8 index for possible tornadoes on Thursday evening. 
-Wednesday: 30-40% rain chance, high of 69, low of 51.
-Thursday: High of 76, low of 55; 70% rain chance.

Your guide to local Ash Wednesday services as Lent begins.

Gas prices top $3.55 and heading straight up
-Unleaded almost 45 cents more a gallon than a year ago.

Another Santorum win in Floyd: 
-As expected, Rick Santorum took this latest straw poll in Floyd, this one by the tea party. Tea Party faithful also helped boost Santorum to the top spot in the Floyd COP vote.
-Advance voting continues. 

Business updates:
-Dogwood Books celebrates five years with Terry Kay book signing
-El Toro Tex-Mex Grill: no changes in ownership as two-year market draws closer.

Latest community updates

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-Please join our guests today including Joe McCutcheon on presidential politics; Terri Ainsworth from Greater Rome Bank on mortgage rates; Jim Williams on the GNTC women's basketball program.

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