Weather
Showers and a thunderstorm are likely during the day, with a high near 71, south wind between 5 and 10 mph and gusts as high as 15 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. A 50 percent chance rain is in for tonight, with a low around 50.
Headlines
: Locals have contributed more than $9,800 to current presidential candidates, with nearly half of those contributions going to Barack Obama's campaign.
Happening
The Allatoona Buccaneers invite you to come out tonight to support the Bucs in their quest for a state championship. will host the second round of the 7-AAA State Basketball Tournament, with the girls taking on Columbus High School at 6 p.m., and the boys playing against Towers High School at 7:30. Tickets will be $10 at the gate. Only GHSA coaching passes will be accepted at the pass gate. Come support the Bucs in their quest for a State Championship.
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This Day in History
Feb. 29, 1940: Hattie McDaniel became the first African American woman to win an Oscar. She won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind.
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