http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/ellenton/ Ellenton, GA News http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/ellenton/content/66852f3c43ac715b6e7ce0f5d3d5dd7f.html GAINESVILLE Republican Saxby Chambliss likes to say he never expected to be at the epicenter of the political world but that's exactly where he finds himself as he battles for his political survival in the last big election of 2008 http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/ellenton/content/4ab2052fb621db016c6860f0bfaa4b5d.html NEW YORK Shoppers who had snapped their wallets shut since September turned out in force Friday to grab early morning deals and hardtofind toys like Elmo Live but many said worries about the economy have them focusing on fewer gifts and less expensive more practical items http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/ellenton/content/3bab6ddcc4e0b311114d13c66ba7b1b3.html The holiday shopping season got off to its traditional start Friday with stores slashing prices to lure customers who were expected to be especially bargain conscious this year due to the shaky economy Dubbed Black Friday the day after Thanksgiving is usually characterized by long lines and jammed parking lots But at Atlanta's Lenox Square Mall parking spots were easy to find by midmorning and lines in most stores were seldom more than three or four people deep http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/ellenton/content/875cbad7fb22d2e63a2ef8308f74f01b.html A parade of political heavyweights came to Gainesville Wednesday to stump for US Sen Saxby Chambliss RGa http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/ellenton/content/c626926082047f96dc0bdea413587eab.html The kids at Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy collected thousands of cans of food during their recent food drive and Georgia Mountain Food Bank Project Coordinator Kay Blackstock said she was blown away when she arrived to pick up the food Tuesday http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/ellenton/content/491a240dca35d8008f779bc47c679579.html After leading Riverside Military Academy to the playoffs in his first season Julian Suber is being acknowledged nationally for his accomplishments http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/ellenton/content/5f82b6ff55150dc4bda2b6b51c364dfb.html Ringgoldrsquo;s Down Home Christmas ParadeWhen: Friday Dec 5 at 6 pmFor participants: The Parade line up starts at 4:30 pm at the Ringgold High School parking lot The parade will travel on Sparks Street to US Highway 41 turn South and proceed to Western Atlantic Depot at Depot Street Float Contest winners will be announced during the parade Parade entry forms are available from Dr Ronal Grahamrsquo;s office at 896 LaFayette Street For information: 706 9352251Fort Oglethorpersquo;s ldquo;Fantasy of Lightsrdquo; ParadeWhen: Saturday Dec 6 at 6 pmFor participants: The parade will begin lining up at 5 pm Participants should come to the checkin point at Radio Shack to receive a number after the entire participating group is together It is easier to line the parade up if the groups meet together then come to the checkin point Candy will not be thrown due to safety precautions Candymay be handed out by walkers along the curbside during the parade Prizes for the best floats are sponsored by Capital Bank First Place is 300 Second Place is 150 and Third Place is 100 Floats will be judged on performance appearance and theme To be eligible for prizes the float must have at least two feet by three feet banner poster board size or bigger on the right side the passenger side of vehicle Please mail completed entry forms to Fort Oglethorpe Fire Rescue 201 Forrest Road Fort Oglethorpe Ga 30742 or fax to 706 8611041 Forms are available at wwwfofdfirecomFor information: Fort Oglethorpe Fire Rescue 706 8614194 or 706 8614059CLICK ON THESE LINKSFEEDBACK: Send a letter to the editorSUBSCRIBE: Get The Catoosa County News each WednesdayGO BACK:Return to our homepage http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/ellenton/content/d80b301425c4de802e6b674d18e0b155.html Itrsquo;s been a busy couple of weeks for Riverside Militaryrsquo;s Brandon McKinney