A few change-ups as opening night arrives for Rome Braves
-By noon Thursday, tickets were selling fast for tonight's home opener for the Rome Braves.
-The return of minor league baseball, post-game fireworks and the ceremonial first pitch by retired broadcaster Pete Van Wieren has boosted demand for tickets as has the weather. And while there are other changes throughout the ballpark (click) --in addition to a mostly new team on the field--there are new things outside as well.
-Bella Roma Grill (photo, right) opened in December in the spot that was to be home to Hooters. Owner Eddie Hasko is ready for pre-and post-game fans--and will have a few options to offer.
-The restaurant's new deck is finished and it looks right into the outfield and Home Run Hill at State Mutual Stadium. While it would be tough to see some plays from the patio,tonight's fireworks show should be a huge draw.
-Hasko's original Bella Roma on U.S. 27 at Armuchee Village remains in full service. Hasko has heard whispers of the closing rumors, which he promptly dismisses. The site is under lease through December and, depending on new lease terms, Hasko says he has no plans to close it.
-Rome Braves vs. SandGnats, tonight at 7 at State Mutual Stadium> Sports
-Broadcaster Pete Van Wieren to throw ceremonial first pitch.
-Fast Ryde to perform National Anthem.
-Fireworks after the game.
-Braves come home with a 5-3 record after losing 4-0 to Greenville Thursday.
Publix bags 'rumor no longer' claim by Rome paper; changes in Cartersville?:
- Thursday's posting by the Rome News heralding the arrival of Publix in Rome is news to the Lakeland-based grocer. Brenda Reid, the company's spokeswoman for much of the Southeast, checked two files on Thursday to see if there was anything official (i.e., signed deals) to report. "There's nothing confirmed for Floyd," says Reid. The latest report has the store anchoring a possible development by Madison Retail LLC on the site where the Hight Homes community is about to be leveled across from Floyd Medical Center.
-And no trace of new Cartersville store, either: Reid said the updated openings list did not include the proposed Publix at Carter Grove Commons.
Aftermath in Calhoun:
This picture shows a floor joist from the home destroyed Thursday afternoon following an explosion apparently caused by natural gas. No fatalities and just minor injuries were reported in the Saddlebrook community east of Interstate 75. For the latest photosgraphs and video, please click WSB TV.
Cartersville Medical Center generated more than $216 million in revenue for the local economy according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association, the state's largest hospital trade association> Details
Latest Bartow County Jail 'in-take' reports courtesy of the sheriff's office> Click
Dining & Drink> Click
-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores.
-What's new at local restaurants and what's on the way.
Tonight's MegaMillions jackpot at $122 million> Lottery
Weather: Some rain, cooler temps on the way this weekend
-Friday: Sunny, high of 83.
-Friday night: Low of 55.
-Saturday: 20% rain chance, high of 76
-Saturday night: Low of 43.
-Sunday: Sunny but cooler, high of 73.
-Sunday night: Clear skies, low of 41.
-Extended forecast> Click / Regional radar
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable> Arey
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What's ahead in Bartow County:
-April 19: Bartow County Board of Education, regular meeting, 6 p.m.
-April 29 auction at Tellus to benefit Joshua Brown Foundation: Cartersville group continues to push safe driving, driver education programs for teens> Click
-May 1: Cartersville-Bartow Crime Stoppers to host Crime Stopper Mow Down: Lawn Mower Race on Saturday, May 1 at 10 a.m. at Frankie Harris Park in Euharlee.> Details
-May 1: Car show set: Advance Auto Parts presents the Tom Clayton Memorial Car Cruise in downtown Cartersville from 5-8 p.m., featuring hourly giveaways, People's Choice Award and a DJ on site. $2 admission per classic car. Contact: Cartersville DDA, 770-607-3480. 2010 car cruise schedule includes these dates: June 5, July 3 and Aug. 7.
-May 7: Cartersville City Council, 7 p.m.Hear it live on WBHF 1450 AM or Web cast here on Bartow Headlines.
-May 15:The Fourth Annual Dr. Stan Wilkins Motorcycle Ride and Car Cruise-In will be held on Saturday, May 15. This year, the awesome event has a twist. It will be leaving from the Harley-Davidson of Cartersville and ending at Cartersville First Baptist with lunch, family friendly events and a free car cruise-in> Details
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