Friday's updates

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Cartersville, Calhoun, Cedartown, Floyd and Gordon counties earn funds for energy efficiency, renewable energy projects> Grants

Cohen's message at Shorter ethics program: We 'don't need to surrender to forces around us and give in': Dr. Andrew I. Cohen was the featured speaker at Shorter College's second annual Hopkins Institute for Business Ethics> CH

-Staples presents $15,000 check to Hopkins Institute for Business Ethics

Today/Ground breaking set for Harbin Clinic Cancer Center: The 11 a.m. ceremony will be at the site at Second Avenue and West Fifth Street. Updated coverage later today.

Rome Braves' 2010 home opener is three weeks from tonight: The countdown clock is ticking away and Ernie 'The K-Man' Studard's photo of the day answers his trademark question: What time is it?> Sports

Isakson released from Northside Hospital: U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has been released after being admitted earlier in the week with a bacterial infection. " He and his family are very appreciative of all the prayers and good wishes they have received this week," spokeswoman Joan Kirchner said. He's been told to rest.

-Ex-Polk detective indicted on charges tied to 'chop shop' operation> Polk

-HCA, parent of Redmond Regional and Polk Medical Center, listed among 'World's Most Ethical Companies'> Health

Adairsville Baptist Church sets Holy Week schedule> Click

What's ahead in Bartow County:

-March 27: 2010 Women's  Expo returns to Cartersville: The latest Women's Expo is set for Saturday, March 27, at the Cartersville Civic Center, sponsored by Coosa Valley Credit Union along with Georgia Power, Plant Bowen. The line-up: Learn about products and services that will help you look and feel better; examine career choices; sample a "Taste of Bartow;" and try your luck on the door prizes. (Schedule of Events) Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Red Cross office, 320 W. Cherokee Ave., Suite 109. Call 770-382-0981. Advance ticket holders will be entered into a special door prize drawing. For more, e-mail karonmauney@comcast.net.

-March 27: 2010 Duck Derby Kickoff is 10 a.m. at Dellinger Park in Cartersville:  The race itself is May 15> Details

-March 27/Bartow GOP meets: The Bartow County Republican Party meets at 9 a.m. at Slope's Barbecue, Tennessee Street. Speakers: Commissioner for Insurance candidate Gerry Purcell; gubernatorial candidate Eric Johnson> Click

Dining & Drink> Click

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores.

-What's new at local restaurants and what's on the way.

-Plus/Wine News Vine: Busy spring at the wineries> Click

Your weekend forecast: Split decision

-Friday: 10 percent chance of showers; high of 58.  Gusts to 25 mph.

-Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

-Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Gusts to 20 mph.

-Saturday night: 40 percent chance of showers after 2 a.m., low of 50. 
-Sunday: 70 percent chance of showers, thunderstorms; high near 65.

-Sunday night: 20 percent chance of showers with a low around 45.

-Extended forecast> Click  / Regional radar

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable> Arey

-Cinderella teams are great for the fans but not for the big TV executives.