What's ahead in Bartow. Five Guys not done in Rome after all?

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Census goes door-to-door

-Earth Day paddle on Etowah Sunday.

-Camp Monarch returns at Cartersville Medical.

 

Business buzz
-The return of Five Guys Burgers & Fries? Those big burgers, killer fries and "free" peanuts might not be gone for long. While the Midtown Crossing restaurant is closing April 30, there are plenty of hints out there indicating the premium burger shop isn't giving up on Greater Rome. Plus: Midtown restaurants> Dining guide

-Southeastern Mills expansion to add 25 jobs: Here's an Earth Day spin for you. Southeastern Mills, which last fall purchased the Eagle Rock distributorship building in Lindale, plans to spend nearly $15 million there and ultimately hopes to add 25 jobs> Chamber

-Regional bankers down $470 million in the first quarter--so far: Synovus, parent company of Citizens First and GB&T in Calhoun, posts $215.7 million first-quarter loss (Synovus) while Regions lost $255 million (details). Due today: Wells Fargo (Wachovia) and SunTrust.

-Mike Dunn, Rome Braves general manager, selected for the South Atlantic League's Hall of Fame> Sports

Census 2010 workers are now knocking on doors to obtain household information from people who have not filled out and returned their forms. These workers are required to wear and show identification, and all information is confidential. If you would like to obtain an extra form and mail it back at no charge, extra forms are available at the Cartersville-Bartow County public library. The library is located on W. Main Street adjacent to the Cartersville Civic Center. Extra Census forms are available in English, Spanish and many other languages. Please contact Richard Osborne, City Planner, at 770.387.5614 or rosborne@cityofcartersville.org if you have any questions. (Cartersville release)

MegaMillions jackpot rises to $166 million Friday: No jackpot winner Tuesday night. 05-08-10-34-42 and MegaBall: 25.

-Tonight: PowerBall jackpot at $252 million> Lottery

Marathon game--20 innings--ends 3-2, Kannapolis over Rome> Sports

-Today at 1 p.m. Kannapolis at Rome Braves.

Earth Day paddle trip on the Etowah River set for Sunday: It will take paddlers on a six-mile journey down the Etowah near Euharlee on what is arguably the most scenic six-mile stretch of the river in Bartow and Floyd counties> Coosa

Camp Monarch, a relaxing and fun-filled three-day camp for cancer survivors sponsored by The Hospital Auxiliary at Cartersville Medical Center begins Wednesday, April 28 and continues through Friday, April 30 at New Covenant Church in Cartersville. The Monarch Camper is any adult (age 18 or older) who has been diagnosed with cancer and may or may not currently be undergoing treatment or surgery.  Registration is only $10, however, space is limited.Activities during the three-day camp include arts & crafts, survivor stories, special guest speakers, fitness demonstrations, music, dance, Hope Center physician presentations and a special day on Thursday at the Booth Western Art Museum.  Lunch is provided each day. To register, please call 678.721.5560.  For more information about Camp Monarch or The Hospital Auxiliary at Cartersville Medical Center, please call Shirley Fifer, 770.546.3143 or email:  shififer@yahoo.com

What's head this week:

-April 24: Bartow County GOP, 9 a.m., party headquarters at 162 W. Main St. Speakers: Insurance commissioner candidate Maria Sheffield and state Sen. Preston Smith> Bartow GOP

-April 29 auction at Tellus to benefit Joshua Brown Foundation: Cartersville group continues to push safe driving, driver education programs for teens> Click

-April 29: Bartow County Republican Women's Club, Meet & Greet Party at the

GOP headquarters, 7 p.m. Agenda: Present Rep. Barry Loudermilk with the 2010 Sanctity of Life Award.

-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.

Bartow County Jail "in-take" reports> Click

Updated weather:

-Wednesday: Sunny, high of 75.

-Wednesday night: Partly cloudy, low of 43.

-Thursday: Sunny, high of 81.

-Thursday night:Mostly cloudy, low of 51.

-Extended forecast> Click  / Regional radar

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable> Arey 

-It may be that the Big East conference is facing extinction.

Dining & Drink> Click

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores.

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