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.
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