Flurries, Rain, Coffee Talk

1. Rain and snow showers are likely before 1 p.m., then a slight chance of rain showers, with little or no snow accumulation expected, according to the National Weather Service. High temperature is near 39, and wind is between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Tonight is expected to be cloudy with a low around 34.

2. More than half of holiday shoppers intend to spend between $251 and $750 on gifts this year, according to a recent survey conducted by AAA. What about you? Tell us in the Patch  and see what your neighbors say.

3. The monthly Allatoona PTSA Coffee Talk is this Friday, Dec. 2. The coffee talk is an opportunity for parents to hear about the school happenings and ask the administration questions. The talk will be held in the media center at 9 a.m. Light refreshments will be served. 

4. Keep up with what's happening in your town and surrounding communities by watching today's PatchCast at 6 p.m.

5. What about Nov. 29? On this day in 1929, Commander Richard E. Byrd and a crew of three became the first to fly over the South Pole.