Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Tuesday's headlines

100% chance of rain, gusts to 30 mph on the way

-Summary: We dodged the snow--and rain--overnight but that won't be the case today. A half-inch of rain is possible to be followed by a wind advisory for gusts topping 30 mph from 7 tonight until 7 a.m. Thursday (advisory)

-Today: 100% rain chance, mainly before 1 p.m. High of 45. Gusts to 25 mph.

-Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Gusts to 30 mph.
-Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Gusts to 30 mph.
-Wednesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Gusts to 30 mph.
-Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Gusts to 15 mph.

-Flood warning continues: Coosa River near Plant Hammond.

-Extended forecast> Click  / Regional radar

Feb. 11: The Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce's 70th Annual Meeting, Cartersville First Baptist Church, 241 Douthit Ferry Road. Reception 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30. Reservations: $40 each, $320 for a table of eight.  The guest speaker is Dr. Donald Sabbarese who specializes in macroeconomics and financial institutions.

Feb. 16/Bob Barr to speak to Georgia Highlands College Libertarian Club: The meeting is set for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 16, at the  Cartersville Campus, 5441 Highway 20 NE, Cartersville. The topic: "Big brother is alive and well--and growing"

What's ahead in Bartow County:

-Feb. 9: T.J. Maxx to interview candidates for 80 jobs: The new T.J.Maxx store in Cartersville will interviewing potential employees during a two-day job fair set for the Hilton Garden Inn on Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Openings include cashier, sales associate, coordinator, merchandising, stock, loss prevention, dressing room, receiving and maintenance. Hilton Garden Inn is on Liberty Drive off Main Street. T.J. Maxx is opening in the former Goody's spot at Main Street Shopping Center.

-Feb. 9: Auditions set for Pumphouse Players 'Is He Dead?'> Click

-Feb. 10: Cartersville Women's Connection Valentine Lunch: The gathering is set for noon Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Governor's House in Kingston. The speaker: Carol Frey of Norcross on "A Perfect Welcome in a Not so Perfect Home" The featured musician will be Doc Stovall from Booth Western Art Museum. Reservations: Connie at770-382-0446. The buffet is $15; child care is provided. Check out Governors house at  www.governorshouseonline.com

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia: (click here)

-Monday Focus: Some new pitches for youth baseball in NW Georgia.

-Reminder: T.J. Maxx job fair (80 jobs) today, Tuesday in Cartersville. 

-Sipp 'Report': Just 24 homes sold in Greater Rome last month.

-Sassafras Grille closes but catering, events bookings continue.

-Peaks & Valleys: Tennis Center, Perdue's 'Cabinet' idea.

Latest update from state Rep. Barry Loudermilk> Click

Reverse raffle, dinner to benefit foundation serving Chattahoochee Tech: The March 16 event raises much-needed funds for student assistance and funds for college programs and services.  Dinner begins at 6, the raffle at 6:30 p.m. and is held in the Economic Development Building No. 400 on the Chattahoochee Technical College, North Metro Campus.  Tickets are $100, which includes dinner for two and a chance at the $5,000 Grand Prize. There are eight more cash prizes and numerous door prizes such as airline tickets. Sponsorships are available for $1,000, which includes reserved seating for 20 as well as recognition the night of the dinner and in all printed materials and publicity.  For more information, call 770-528-7494

Chattahoochee Technical College is accepting applications for spring quarter classes.  Classes begin March 31. For more: www.chattahoocheetech.edu.

Applications for new school year being accepted at The Trinity School: (Media release) The Trinity School is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year. The Trinity School is staffed with experienced and dedicated teachers and administrators who work at creating a supportive and challenging classroom atmosphere to encourage all boys and girls. The school began 16 years ago as a ministry of Trinity United Methodist Church. It started as a pre-school and now serves boys and girls from one year of age though middle school. After 16 years of serving the community, The Trinity School will complete its accreditation by the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools in April 2010. Details: (770) 386-7479 or visit the school at 814 West Ave.

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable> Arey

-Bowden loses wins; Favre may start feeling pressure; Duke-UNC basketball: who cares?

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