Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Politics: Updates on hotel involved in Graves/Bartow County Bank suit. Local tourism leaders at major trade show. Latest jail reports. Cartersville young aviator honored. Some rain, high of 66.

Politics

-More problems for Calhoun inn that's the centerpiece of a legal battle between U.S. Rep. Tom Graves. Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers and Bartow County Bank. Power out; condemnation begins, says AJC report.

-Gingrey to address Seven Hills Rotary at noon today: U.S. Rep.  Phil Gingrey is the featured speaker for the Seven Hill club. Noon, Coosa Country Club. Gingrey also will tour of the new Tony E. Warren, M.D., Cancer Center this morning.

-Andrew Young talks about civil rights, world issues in visit to Shorter: He has a resume shaped in history -- Atlanta mayor, U.S. ambassador, congressman, peacemaker. Andrew Young was at Shorter Monday night as part of the university's observance of Black History Month. Young also signed copies of his book "Walk in My Shoes: Conversations Between a Civil Rights Legend and His Godson on the Journey Ahead."

-Facebook initial rallying point for group favoring Sunday alcohol package sales: Supporters have nearly 5,400 fans already and are plotting a rally on the state Capitol steps at noon Wednesday. Facebook

-Feb. 24: State Sen. Barry Loudermilk hosts a town hall meeting from 6-7:15 p.m. at Etowah Senior Center, Rome.

-Feb. 26: Bartow County Republican Party, 9 a.m. meeting, at 162 W. Main St., Suite 106. Speakers: Sen. Barry Loudermilk, Rep. Christian Coomer.

Local tourism professionals to represent region at World Trade Show. Tourism

Monday's Bartow County Jail reports. Jail Intake Report // Incident Reports

-Links: Local police scanner.

Cadet Colonel Christiana Loudermilk, 20, of Cartersville will participate in the Civil Air Patrol's Civic Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C., one of 24 top cadets selected for this activity.  Details

Your latest forecast:

-Tuesday: 20% rain chance. High of 66, low of 33.

-Wednesday: Sunny and 63, low of 45.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

 

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-Not everyone can become a film star; once-proud ACC is in semi-shambles.

 

 

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