Thursday, March 31, 2011

Letter: Safety is key during National Public Health Week

 

To the editor,

 

Every year, nearly 150,000 people die from injuries, and almost 30 million people are injured seriously enough to go to the emergency room. Chances are good that you or someone you know are among these statistics  --   a friend who suffered a fatal injury from a car crash, an elderly family member who broke a bone from a fall or a co-worker harmed on the job site.

 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30% of potential years of life are lost because of injuries that could have been prevented. What's more, traffic injuries alone result in more than $200 billion in annual U.S. health expenditures. Overall, injuries account for 12% of medical care spending, totaling as much as $69 billion per year.

 

We are met with a real and growing public health problem. If we fail to address the issues related to injury and violence, the toll  --  measured in lives lost and health care dollars spent  --  is only going to get worse in the years to come.

 

Fortunately, we know that virtually all injuries can be prevented. If everyone wore a seatbelt, properly installed and used child safety seats, wore a helmet when cycling and stored cleaning supplies in locked cabinets, we could dramatically reduce the burden of leading injuries in this country and save lives.

 

For example, two-thirds of children killed by bicycle-related injuries could have been saved by wearing a helmet. Helmets reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 85% and the risk of brain injury by as much as 88%.

Of course, we can't make significant improvements unless all of us play a part in creating a safer community. 

 

That means everyone needs to take small steps to improve their own safety and that of their family, loved ones and friends.  Injury and violence create a huge amount of suffering and financial burden on society. It is time we shift our paradigm from just assuming injuries are accidents and start being proactive about preventing them.

 

This week, Bartow County Public Health is encouraging all Bartow County residents to work together to make our county safer and injury-free. From April 4-10, we're recognizing National Public Health Week, an opportunity to empower our family, friends, neighbors, and perhaps most importantly, ourselves to live safer lives.

 

Join me and my colleagues in working to make Bartow County a healthier, safer place to live, work and raise a family. Take a moment and make just one positive change a day that could prevent an injury. These seemingly small actions can have a big impact when they're spread throughout an entire family, community and nation.

 

Increasing awareness on how to live safer and injury-free lives is the first step in helping us create a healthier county  --  but there is more you can do beyond taking these actions. Raise awareness of safety and injury prevention within our community during National Public Health Week. Our community will be safer, healthier and happier as a result.

 

Cathy Green

Nurse Manager

Bartow County Health Department

 

 

 

 

Logan Boss
Public Information Officer
Northwest Georgia Public Health
1309 Redmond Road, NW
Rome, GA 30165-9655
706-295-6649 office
706-506-3543 cell 
hlboss@dhr.state.ga.us

Local jobless rates decline, Record rainfall for March, New radio station launches in NWGA

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Local unemployment rates decline slightly, still 11.6% in Bartow County above state average of 10.2%

February Jobless Rate

 

February

employed

February

unemployed

February

% jobless

January

% jobless

Feb. 2010 % jobless
Bartow 39,734 5,199 11.6 12.4 12.1
Chattooga 9,118 1,238 13.0 12.9 13.7
Floyd 42,729 5,128 10.7 11.1 10.7
Gordon 21,989 2,944 11.8 12.5 13.7
Polk 18,064 2,140 10.6 10.9 11.4
State 4,202,094 478,104 10.2 10.3 10.5

Source: Georgia Department of Labor

Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for February was 10.2 percent, down one-tenth of a percentage point, from a revised 10.3 percent in January. The state's jobless rate was also 10.3 percent in February 2010. February marked the 41st consecutive month that Georgia has exceeded the national unemployment rate, which is currently 8.9 percent.

March goes out like a "roaring wet lion" with record rainfall

As of March 30, there was a total of 10.31 inches of rainfall in Rome for the month of March with 13 rainy days. This goes down in the record books as one of the rainiest Marches since historical rainfall data has been collected by the University of Georgia weather station in Rome. Last year, there was 4.50 inches of rainfall in March. Since January 1, Rome has recorded 18.17 inches of rainfall, which is way ahead of last year's total of 13.55 inches for the same time frame.

Your latest forecast:

-Thursday: 50% rain chance; high of 56, low of 36.

-Friday: 30% rain chance, high of 66, low of 40.

-Saturday: Partly sunny, high of 72, low of 41.

-Your extended forecast: Click // Latest local radar: Click

-Click Pollen: From Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic.

Northwest Georgia's newest radio station is on the air. The question is: What is it? WRBH 104.9 FM started broadcasting Wednesday and went to what you're hearing today late Wednesday. Good luck if you can decipher the format. WRBH is owned by Howard Toole of Rome Radio Partners. It is being managed by the partnership that also brings you WRGA 1470 AM, Q102, South 107 and several other local stations. Toole was the winning bidder for the Plainville signal in an auction held by the FCC several years ago.

The latest public health restaurant inspection scores are up. Dining

Week ahead in Bartow County:

-March 30-31: Ga 140 detour: Media release: Georgia DOT is advising motorists in Bartow County of a detour off Ga. 140 at the CSX Railroad crossing near the intersection of Ga. 140 and U.S. 411 in Rydal, scheduled for March 30 and 31. Ga.140 at this location will be closed to traffic from 7 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30 until 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, to accommodate work by the railroad company on upgrading the crossing. Westbound traffic will be detoured off Ga.140 onto U.S. 411 to Ga. 53 and back to140.  Eastbound traffic will be redirected to Ga. 53, U.S. 411 and back to Ga. 140. Detour signs will be in place to help motorists navigate around the scheduled road closure.

-March 31: Bartow Business Connection, 4 to 7 p.m., Booth Western Art Museum. Details

-April 1: Advocates for Children along with Cartersville Mayor and Bartow County Commissioner will hold a press conference at 12 p.m. at Friendship Plaza to discuss their plans for Child Abuse Prevention Month this April.

-April 1-2: The Grand Theatre will present "Kiss Me, Kate" on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday. Advance tickets are $10 adults, $7 children. At door, tickets are $15 adults, $10 children. Call 770-386-7343. Details

-April 2: The Home Depot & City of Cartersville will host a Spring Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cartersville Home Depot. The event will feature information on energy savings, home safety, lawn & garden tips and services provided by City of Cartersville. There will be lots of kids activities including a kids' workshop at 9 a.m. Lots of giveaways and food.

Wednesday's Bartow County Jail reports: Jail Intake Report // Incident Reports

-Links: Local police scanner.

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey

-Are the top four college bowls getting ready to shift to a new site?

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Rain to continue. Hospitals have big local impact, Spring blossoming

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Rain to continue, up to half-inch more today

-About .32 inch of rain was reported overnight with more on the way. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service calls 100% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms today through this afternoon with up to half-inch of new rainfall. Click

Your latest forecast:

-Wednesday: 100% rain chance; high of 61, low of 45.

-Thursday: 20% rain chance; high of 58, low of 39.

-Friday: 30% rain chance, high of 65, low of 45.

-Your extended forecast: Click // Latest local radar: Click

-Click Pollen: From Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic.

Local hospitals are pumping millions into local economies, but signs of the economic downturn are starting to show. According to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association for 2009, Cartersville Medical Center had an estimated $213 million impact in Bartow County with over $10 million in uncompensated care. Floyd Medical Center had a $457.7 million impact on the local economy, but more than $20.14 million in uncompensated care. Statewide, Georgia hospitals had almost $39.1 billion impact on the economy in 2009. However, the costs of uncompensated care are continuing to rise with $1.5 billion statewide, an increase more than of $27 million from 2008 and a $116 million jump from 2007. Health

Despite the dreary weather of late, you have probably noticed a rainbow of colors around town. All the recent rain is contributing to one of "prettiest" Spring seasons in recent years, Michelle Picon reports. Spring

Week ahead in Bartow County:

-March 30-31: Ga 140 detour: Media release: Georgia DOT is advising motorists in Bartow County of a detour off Ga. 140 at the CSX Railroad crossing near the intersection of Ga. 140 and U.S. 411 in Rydal, scheduled for March 30 and 31. Ga.140 at this location will be closed to traffic from 7 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30 until 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, to accommodate work by the railroad company on upgrading the crossing. Westbound traffic will be detoured off Ga.140 onto U.S. 411 to Ga. 53 and back to140.  Eastbound traffic will be redirected to Ga. 53, U.S. 411 and back to Ga. 140. Detour signs will be in place to help motorists navigate around the scheduled road closure.

-March 31: Bartow Business Connection, 4 to 7 p.m., Booth Western Art Museum. Details

-April 1: Advocates for Children along with Cartersville Mayor and Bartow County Commissioner will hold a press conference at 12 p.m. at Friendship Plaza to discuss their plans for Child Abuse Prevention Month this April.

-April 1-2: The Grand Theatre will present "Kiss Me, Kate" on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday. Advance tickets are $10 adults, $7 children. At door, tickets are $15 adults, $10 children. Call 770-386-7343. Details

Tuesday's Bartow County Jail reports: Jail Intake Report // Incident Reports

-Links: Local police scanner.

ATR announces partnership with Quick Start to add 57 new employees

Bartow County manufacturer Applied Thermoplastic Resources (ATR) and Quick Start, Georgia's premier workforce training organization, has announced plans for preparing the company's projected 57 new employees as ATR expands its processes and products. Chattahoochee Technical College will also be the company's partner in maintaining a skilled workforce for the growing facility. Release

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-College football is watching the NFL strike talks carefully

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

ATR to add 57 new jobs, Rain coming back tonight, Local gas prices on rise

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Local Manufacturer to add 57 new jobs

Applied Thermoplastic Resources (ATR) is expected to announce today plans to add 57 new employees as it expands its products and processing. ATR will be partnering with Chattahoochee Technical College to train its new workforce. ATR recycles resins from the carpet industry and other industrial post-consumer applications. Bartow Headlines will have more on this developing story after today's announcement.

A break in the clouds today, but rain moving back in tonight

-The latest forecast from the National Weather Service calls 100% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms overnight with up to half-inch of new rainfall. Click

Your latest forecast:

-Tuesday: High of 62, low of 53 with 100% rain chance after midnight.

-Wednesday: 90% rain chance; high of 64, low of 47.

-Thursday: 50% rain chance; high of 58, low of 42.

-Your extended forecast: Click // Latest local radar: Click

-Click Pollen: From Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic.

Local Gas Prices expected to continue to rise due to unrest in Middle East

The state average is $3.47 per gallon up from $3.44 last week and $3.25 last month. Georgia is still below the national average of $3.57 per gallon. "Consumers can expect retail gas prices to gain back any price drops seen in the past couple of weeks and then some," said Jessica Brady, spokesperson, AAA Auto Club South. "Gas prices already reflect the increase in oil prices, with the national average up 3 cents from last week. As long as the turmoil in the Middle East continues, we can expect to see elevated oil prices, especially when we hit the summer driving season and demand increases." There is a wide variety of prices in Cartersville this morning ranging from $3.34 to $3.56. Click to check local prices. (Photos from Rome Kroger and K-Mart locations)

Week ahead in Bartow County:

-March 30-31: Ga 140 detour: Media release: Georgia DOT is advising motorists in Bartow County of a detour off Ga. 140 at the CSX Railroad crossing near the intersection of Ga. 140 and U.S. 411 in Rydal, scheduled for March 30 and 31. Ga.140 at this location will be closed to traffic from 7 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30 until 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, to accommodate work by the railroad company on upgrading the crossing. Westbound traffic will be detoured off Ga.140 onto U.S. 411 to Ga. 53 and back to140.  Eastbound traffic will be redirected to Ga. 53, U.S. 411 and back to Ga. 140. Detour signs will be in place to help motorists navigate around the scheduled road closure.

-March 31: Bartow Business Connection, 4 to 7 p.m., Booth Western Art Museum. Details

-April 1-2: The Grand Theatre will present "Kiss Me, Kate" on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday. Advance tickets are $10 adults, $7 children. At door, tickets are $15 adults, $10 children. Call 770-386-7343. Details

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

-Links: Local police scanner.

Latest updates from the chamber of commerce. Chamber.

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey

-Tebow is new underwear model; Is Shaka coming to a venue near you?

Monday, March 28, 2011

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia: Click

-Today's Focus: As tough job market continues, local graduates are working to become more competitive to employers

-Berry College's Executive Roundtable to feature Coke Executive and give students, industry leaders a networking opportunity

-Spring into Peace events coming in April

-What's ahead the week in Northwest Georgia 

Rain in the forecast all week:

-The latest forecast from the National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms everyday this week through Friday. Click.

Your latest forecast:

-Monday: 60% rain chance; high of 61, low of 40.

-Tuesday: 20% rain chance; high of 69, low of 53.

-Your extended forecast: Click // Latest local radar: Click

-Click Pollen: From Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic.

  
Week ahead in Bartow County:
-March 28: American Cancer Society holds special breakfast for trained beauty professionals.
-March 30-31: Ga 140 detour at the CSX Railroad crossing near the intersection of Ga. 140 and U.S. 411 in Rydal,
-March 31: Bartow Business Connection, 4 to 7 p.m., Booth Western Art Museum.

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey

-Tebow is new underwear model; Is Shaka coming to a venue near you?

Friday, March 25, 2011

Seniors Converge on Chattahoochee Tech's North Metro Campus

Photo: Brandon Boyd, a senior at Cass High School with instructor Dr. Mike O'Rear. As a demonstration, the students were shown this electronic surgical knife and how it works by performing surgery on an orange. 

Media release: Yellow buses lined the parking lots of Chattahoochee Technical College Friday morning as about 300 local high school seniors experienced a day as students of Georgia's largest technical college.

"You can tell these students all about college as much as you want, but this is really a chance for them to experience it," said CTC Director of Recruitment and Retention Erin Hamby.

After an early morning information session about everything from financial aid and admission to student activities and athletics, the students picked out programs they were most interested in learning more about. About 10 programs provided faculty to hold 30-minute mock classes that provided students a chance to ask questions and try their hands at some of the activities and assignments.

"Students performed surgical techniques, played with water colors, tried on fire equipment and got their hands into the dirt and plants," said Hamby. "We hope they have a better idea of what these programs are really like and what opportunities are out there for them."

The students from Allatoona, North Cobb, Etowah, Adairsville, Woodland, Cass and Sprayberry high schools also learned more about the transition from high school to college with information sessions that highlighted some of the important factors of the application process. With Chattahoochee Technical College transitioning from quarters to semesters this fall, presenters explained that means an application deadline that is almost a month earlier than previous years.

"Apply by July," Hamby said. "We are reminding prospective students that all documents, including transcripts, test scores and applications must be in our hands by July 29. We don't want anyone to miss out on working toward their goal of a college education because of missing a deadline."

Chattahoochee Technical College will offer another opportunity for prospective students and families to check out the offerings at the college in April. On Thursday, April 14 from 5 – 7 PM CTC will host Preview Day at the college's North Metro campus in Acworth.  Preview Day is a showcase of all majors offered at the entire college with faculty members from different programs of study on hand to answer program specific questions.  In addition, attendees may speak to admissions and financial aid representatives, as well as to staff from other college departments.

Dinner will be served to the first 200 attendees.  Prospective and current students attending will be registered for a drawing for an Apple i-pad to be given away after the event. 

For more information about Chattahoochee Technical College and the upcoming Preview Day, visit www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu or call 770-528-4545.

Christiana Loudermilk to receive Civil Air Patrol's highest award

Media release: Cadet Christiana Loudermilk will be presented with the highest award in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. The Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award is presented to cadets who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, character, fitness, and aerospace education. On average, only two cadets in one thousand earn the Spaatz Award; and in the 48 year history of the Rome Composite Squadron, Cadet Loudermilk is the first cadet ever to earn this prestigious award.

The award, promoting her to the esteemed rank of Cadet Colonel, will be presented by Congressman Phil Gingrey (R - GA 11th District). The ceremony will also be attended by family friend, Congressman Tom Graves (R- GA 9th District), and other state and local officials.

The ceremony will be held at The Church at Northside Rome, 75 North Floyd Park Rd. NE, Rome, GA 30165.

Rome ranked 19th in best cities nationwide to open a restaurant. Braves for sale? Stormy Saturday possible. $304M lottery jackpot tonight. Women's expo Saturday. Arey on sports.

 

Rome ranked 19th in national list of best cities to open a restaurant

-200 restaurants averaged $884,000 in sales last year.

-Per capita spending just over $1,900 here.

 

Forbes: Atlanta Braves' owner to sell next year?

-If true, Rome Braves are part of the deal.

 
Keey an eye on weekend weather; stormy Saturday?
-Coverage all weekend on Bartow Headlines.
 

Your latest forecast:
-Friday: High of 65, low of 43. 50% chance of rain overnight.

-Saturday: 90% chance of rain, storms. High of 64, low of 48.

-Sunday: 50% chance of rain; high of 65, low of 43.

 

Latest updates from the county jail.

 

What's ahead at the chamber of commerce.

 

Northwest Georgia Weekend:

-Women's expo, downtown concert, arts & crafts at Berry.


$304 million MegaMillions jackpot set for tonight. 

-$125 million Powerball drawing on Saturday.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey.

-The college basketball capital of the country is Richmond. 

 

Thursday, March 24, 2011

St. Francis of Assisi to break ground on new church April 3. Latest restaurant updates, health scores. Crime and jail reports. Cooler day ahead

St. Francis of Assisi to break ground on new church April 3:

-Members of the Catholic congregation will start the celebration with the 11:10 a.m. Mass to be celebrated by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta as well as the pastor, the Rev. Daniel Stack.

Paul's Oyster Bar now serving own microbrew:Big crowd due in Rome Saturday night for concert: A note to downtown diners. Parking could be at a premium with the Colt Ford and Corey Smith concert at The Forum. Promoter Jay Shell says 4,000 people have bought tickets for the sold out concert. Rome River Jam tickets (June 18) go on sale April 1.

New today: Latest public health restaurant inspection scores.

-Something of a record -- three unacceptable scores (69 or lower) in the five-county area and a fourth just missed inclusion. Dining

Three charged in attempt to get cell phone to jail inmates.

Honors for Cartersville's electrical system. City of Cartersville Electric System is one of 82 of the nation's more than 2,000 public power utilities to earn Reliable Public Power Provider recognition from the American Public Power Association for providing consumers with the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service. Details

Powerball jackpot jumps to $125 million Saturday night.

-No winners Wednesday: 5-15-26-28-32 and Powerball 9.

-$304 million MegaMillions jackpot set for Friday: Lottery

Wednesday's Bartow County Jail reports: Jail Intake Report // Incident Reports

-Links: Local police scanner.

Your latest forecast:

-Thursday: Cooler, high of 64, low of 35.

-Friday: High of 66, low of 42. 20% rain chance.

-Weekend: Mid 70s, 50% chance of rain.

-Your extended forecast: Click // Latest local radar: Click

-Click Pollen: From Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic.

Sports

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey

-Krzyzewski goes for all-time mark; college football sets record. 


Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Honors for Cartersville's electrical system

Media release: City of Cartersville Electric System is one of 82 of the
nation's more than 2,000 public power utilities to earn Reliable Public Power Provider recognition from the American Public Power Association for providing consumers with the
highest degree of reliable and safe electric service. Paul Allen, vice president of engineering at
Nashville Electric Service and chair of APPA's RP3 Review Panel, presented the designees on
March 21 during the association's annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference held
in Nashville, Tennessee.
"These RP3 designated utilities should be proud," said Allen, "They stand out as utilities that are
continuing to strive for excellence for their customers and their communities."
The RP3 program recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key
disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development and system improvement. Criteria within
each category are based on sound business practices and represent a utility-wide commitment to
safe and reliable delivery of electricity.
"This is an honor for our utility," said David Myers, director of the electric system. "A lot of
hard work has gone into receiving this designation, and—in the end—our customers are the real
winners."
This is the sixth year that RP3 recognition has been offered. APPA is the national organization
representing more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community and state owned electric utilities. It is
located in Washington, D.C.

411 Connector route/Earth Day hike by Sierra Club: $100 per person? 'Survivor' theme for cross country benefit. MegaMillions jackpot jumps to $304 million. Storms possible later today. Bartow County updates.

April 9: 'Suggested' $100 fee for Sierra Club Earth Day hike on 411 Connector route: The Georgia Chapter of the Sierra Club is celebrating Earth Day by hosting a hike on Dobbins Mountain to show the potential impact of the 411 Connector route. The mountain is on property owned by the Rollins family through Cartersville Ranch LLC. The family is righting the road and has brought environmental groups into the battle. The hike up the mountain is from 9 a.m. until noon. Also on the steep side: The suggested donation of $100 per person to "help support the organization's conservation work across the state." Details

Latest update from Sen. Barry Loudermilk. Click

April 16: Survivor Cartersville to help cross country team:

-The Cartersville High School Cross Country team will host "Survivor Cartersville" competition like the TV show, "Survivor"  at Weinman Stadium from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Rain date: April 30. The cost is $75 per individual, which includes T-shirt and lunch, or $50 per individual if three or more sign up together. You must be 18 or older to participate. The winner will receive a flat-screen TV valued at over $500. Money raised will go toward purchase of new uniforms and equipment. To register, call Cartersville High at 770-382-3200 or email Coach David Matherne.

$304 million MegaMillions jackpot set for Friday: No big winner Tuesday night. The numbers: 1-14-35-50-53 and MegaBall 43. Lottery

-Powerball drawing tonight has $101 million jackpot.

Today's Buzz

-Floyd County consultant recommends Harris for $26.7 million communications system:  Said County Commission Chair Eddie Lumsden: "Harris' radios are used by our troops in some of the harshest terrain in the world; we are confident their system will serve us well here at home." Details

-St. Mary's Principal Alex Porto joining Lilburn Catholic school in July: Alex Porto, principal of St. Mary's Catholic School, is resigning effective June 30 to become principal of St. John Neumann in Lilburn. Details

-The Northwest Georgia Workforce Investment Board has received a $1,092,930 training grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. It provides reimbursement of training costs to employers who hire long-term unemployed job seekers in our area. Details

Wednesday's Bartow County Jail reports: Jail Intake Report // Incident Reports

-Links: Local police scanner.

Your latest forecast:

-Wednesday: 40-50% chance of storms. High of 77, low of 48.

-Thursday: Cooler, high of 62, low of 34.

-Your extended forecast: Click // Latest local radar: Click

-Click Pollen: From Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic.

Sports

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey

-Kenny Stabler is a winemaker; Kiffin just needs a few good men.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

What's ahead in Bartow County. Zumba craze has region dancing. Two big lottery jackpots this week. Latest jail reports. High of 79


This week in Bartow County. Expanded details: click here
-March 24: Duck Derby X kickoff, 5:30 p.m., 107 W. Main St.
-March 26: Bartow County Republican Party, 9 a.m., Republican Party HQ 162 West Main Street, Suite 106, Cartersville. Guest: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey.
-March 26: 2011 Northwest Georgia Women's Expo: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Clarence Brown Conference Center at 5450 Ga. 20.
-March 26: The Cass High Band will be hosting their first 'Man I Feel Like a Woman' womanless beauty pageant at 7 p.m. 
Zumba craze has Northwest Georgia all sweaty
-A fast-paced aerobics workout performed to the beat of Latin music and inspired by Latin dances, Zumba is filing exercise classes at the YMCA and Pro Performance as well as other venues.
-That's Yensen Lambert, right, a native of the Dominican Republic, teaching a class at Pro Performance. She says the high-calorie burn rate of a hour-long class is a major appeal to the local fitness crowd.
-But the big secret, she says, is that Zumba is "exercise in disguise." Find out why in today's story by Michelle Picon. Click Buzz
-Harbin Foundation Cycling Team prepares for Rome leg of 2011 Georgia Cup April 2-3. Details

Feeling lucky? Twin jackpots worth $345 million tonight, Wednesday
-MegaMillions: Tonight's jackpot is worth $244 million. Lottery
-Powerball drawing Wednesday night has $101 million jackpot.

Monday's Bartow County Jail reports: Incident reports // Jail Intake Report

Latest updates from the chamber of commerce. Chamber

Your latest forecast:
-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 82, low of 52.
-Wednesday: 20-30% rain chance. High of 77, low of 52.
-Your extended forecast: Click // Latest local radar: Click
-Click Pollen: From Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic.
Sports

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey
-Things quiet on North Avenue; Big East proves to be Big Least.

Monday, March 21, 2011

What's ahead in Bartow County. Neighborhood near new Rome Publix up for grabs. Latest jail reports. Chamber updates. Gas prices drop. Weather: High 0f 77

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. Click

-At least five spots in neighborhood behind Publix now available (below).

-Today's focus: New round of budget cuts could gut critically needed weather reporting stations needed by farmers, gardeners, power companies.

-Who's hiring: A new feature listing local jobs now available.

-What's ahead: Upcoming stories from Hometown Headlines.

Gas prices: AAA cites drop in demand in ravaged Japan as part of the reason why gas prices dropped a bit, including four cents in Georgia. Gas

CTC team makes 'final four' in horticulture competition:

This week in Bartow County. Expanded details: click here

-March 21: Bartow County Democratic Party, 7 p.m., IHOP.

-March 24: Duck Derby X kickoff, 5:30 p.m., 107 W. Main St.

-March 26: Bartow County Republican Party, 9 a.m., Republican Party HQ 162 West Main Street, Suite 106, Cartersville. Guest: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey.

-March 26: 2011 Northwest Georgia Women's Expo: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Clarence Brown Conference Center at 5450 Ga. 20.

-March 26: The Cass High Band will be hosting their first 'Man I Feel Like a Woman' womanless beauty pageant at 7 p.m. 

Sunday's Bartow County Jail reports: Incident reports // Jail Intake Report

-Links: Local police scanner.

Latest updates from the chamber of commerce. Chamber

Your latest forecast:

-Monday: Partly sunny, high of 77, low of 48.

-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 81, low of 54.

-Rest of the week: Slight chance of rain Wednesday.

-Your extended forecast: Click // Latest local radar: Click

-Click Pollen: From Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic.

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey

-Larry Brown's return to college coaching? Surprise polo champ. 

Bruce Benedict to throw first pitch as Braves open ninth season. Rome

-March 26: Rome Braves to hold casting call for new TV reality series 'Up at Bat' from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at State Mutual Stadium. Participates must be 18 years of age and will be required to take part in baseball tryouts. Details

-Bobby Cox figurine, Jason Heyward bobble head highlight Romes Braves promotions schedule. Sports

-First pitch: 7 p.m. April 7, State Mutual Stadium.

 

 

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Chattahoochee Tech team finishes in 'final four' in horticulture competition

Media release: More than 20 Chattahoochee Technical College students, instructors and staff members celebrated Sunday in Joliet, Illinois as it was announced that the team had placed fourth in the annual competition portion of PLANET Student Career Days.

"It was a great result," said Shane Evans, instructor and division chair of technical programs. "The students performed well as individuals and as a team, which was certainly rewarded in today's final outcome."

For almost 20 years, the team has finished in the top ten in the nation, including a first place finish overall in 2008. Led by horticulture instructors Evans, John Hatfield, and Bejie Herrin, the team competed against about 800 students from both two-year and four-year colleges and universities. As many as 100 students competed in some of the competition's 28 events. Most the recently team won first place honors in 2008 and 2010.

Chattahoochee Technical College's team scored a combined 3,902.61 points, just behind top three finishers Brigham Young University – Provo, University of Michigan and Brigham Young University-Idaho. Along with the school's fourth place award,  the team had 17 individual or small group finishes in the top ten, including seven top three finishers in individual and group events. The school's top finisher among individual competition was Humzah Khraim of Marietta, who came in fourth out of 807 competitors.

"These men and women have made us very proud," said Chattahoochee Technical College President Dr. Sanford Chandler. "It is proof again that CTC's programs and students can compete against the best and brightest in the industry."

2011 PLANET Team

Name

City

County

Chuck Carter

Dallas

Paulding

Kelsey Collum

Rockmart

Polk

Chris Freidenstein

Duluth

Gwinnett

Joe Fries

Powder Springs

Cobb

Cheryl Gress

Kennesaw

Cobb

Allen Humble

Acworth

Cherokee

Humzah Khraim

Marietta

Cobb

Nanci Lee

Cartersville

Bartow

Lindsey Luethi

Dallas

Paulding

Keith Loggins

Canton

Cherokee

Allison Mauelshagen

Acworth

Paulding

Steven Meara

Marietta

Cobb

Joseph Moore

White

Bartow

Craig Morris

Marietta

Cobb

Drew Nixon

Atlanta

Fulton

Anita Phillips

Acworth

Bartow

Kevin Porter

Kennesaw

Cobb

Denise Rusinkle

Roswell

Fulton

Cassie Templeton

Acworth

Cherokee

Brian Watters

Acworth

Cherokee

Sandra Wilson

Woodstock

Cherokee

2011 PLANET Team Top Finishers

Name

City

County

Chris Freidenstein

Duluth

Gwinnett

-2011 5th - Business Management

Joe Fries

Powder Springs

Cobb

-2012 9th – Turf and Weed Identification

Humzah Khraim

Marietta

Cobb

-2013 3rd – Irrigation Assembly (team)

-2014 1st – Landscape Plant Installation (team)

-2015 5th – Landscape Maintenance Technique (team)

Lindsey Luethi

Dallas

Paulding

-2016 4th – Interior Plant Identification

Allison Mauelshagen

Acworth

Paulding

-2017 3rd – Computer Aided Landscape Design

-2018 4th – Interior Landscape Design

Joseph Moore

White

Bartow

-2019 1st – Landscape Plant Installation (team)

Craig Morris

Marietta

Cobb

-2020 1st – Landscape Plant Installation (team)

Anita Philips

Acworth

Bartow

-2021 3rd – Personnel Management (team)

Kevin Porter

Kennesaw

Cobb

-2022 10th – Aboriculture Techniques (team)

-2023 5th – Landscape Maintenance Technique (team)

-2024 7th – Skid Steer Operation

Denise Rusinkle

Roswell

Fulton

-2025 5th – Interior Plant Identification

Cassie Templeton

Acworth

Cherokee

-2026 1st – Woody Ornamental Plant Identification

-2027 3rd – Annual and Perennial Plant Identification

Brian Watters

Acworth

Cherokee

-2028 10th – Aboriculture Techniques (team)

-2029 3rd – Irrigation Assembly (team)

-2030 8th – Irrigation Troubleshooting

Sandra Wilson

Woodstock

Cherokee

-2031 3rd – Personnel Management (team)

-2032 2nd – Sales Presentation

-2033 9th – Exterior Landscape Design