Final days to vote in People's Choice Awards. Latest jail reports. More 90s today; no rain. Regional updates: Floyd gets Polk Medical deal. Pizza boom continues

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Last days to vote in annual best restaurant, attraction, shop in Bartow County.

 

Latest updates from the Bartow County Jail.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County.

The Floyd/Polk hospital deal: What's next?
-Closer look at the details.  Additional reaction all day today.

New pizza shop coming to Armuchee-- but which one?
-Dari-King site getting plenty of attention from motorists.

2011 home season ends for Rome Braves; slight dip in overall per-game attendance. (Regular season ends on the road Sept. 5).

Latest local forecast:
-Wednesday: High of 92, low of 68.

-Thursday: High of 93, low of 61.
-Friday: High of 94, low of 63.

 

Rome Braves: Sports

-Braves shelled in final home game, 13-3. 

-Off tonight; in Augusta Thursday through Monday.   

-Next home game: April 12, 2012. 

 

John McClellan's high school predictions for the week: Football 

-Unity to open season with a win; key showdown with Darlington vs. Cartersville; elimination game already with Rome vs. Cass?

  

Coming Friday: Norman Arey's first Norman's No-Nos column of the 2011 college football season.  

CTC adds Health Information Technology and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs

Media release: Chattahoochee Technical College announced today the official launch dates of its two newest programs. Now available to students will be study Health Information Technology and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs at the associate of applied science levels. The two new programs are the latest in a long line of successful certificate, diploma and degree programs offered at Chattahoochee Technical College.

"There continues to be a need for trained and qualified healthcare professionals at all levels," said Chattahoochee Technical College Dean of Health Sciences Ron Webb. "We are continuing to answer the call from community by providing quality education to those wanting to begin or continue careers in the industry."

Both programs are scheduled to begin the January 2011 as the college begins its second semester. Interest has been high in both, as current and prospective Chattahoochee Technical College students apply for the spots in the inaugural classes.

Approximately 36 students will be accepted into the Health Information Technology program, which will be based out of the North Metro Campus in Acworth. Health information technicians can work in a variety of environments. Typically, they work at for healthcare providers in a setting such as: physician offices, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers and home healthcare services. They may also be employed outside of healthcare facilities, such as in Federal Government agencies.

Requirements for admission to that program include a minimum 2.75 grade point average on all prerequisite coursework and a score of 70 or higher on the Test of Essential Academic Skills. While the deadline has already passed for admission to the first class of the program, students can begin preparing now for subsequent cohorts. Information sessions are regularly held for prospective students.

This degree is designed to prepare students to assemble patients' health information including medical history, symptoms, examination results, diagnostic tests, treatment methods and all other healthcare provider services. Technicians organize and manage health information data by ensuring its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the AHIMA/RHIT exam.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will be offered out of the college's Austell Campus. This degree is designed to prepare students to work under the supervision of occupational therapists with the ultimate goal of improving a client's quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Some job activities may include training a client to use adaptive equipment to enable the performance of everyday tasks such as dressing and bathing, instructing a client in exercises to regain or improve hand range of motion and strength, or advising a client on modifications to increase the safety of his/her home. The program will take approximately five semesters to complete once all prerequisites are accomplished.

Requirements for admission to this program include a minimum 3.0 grade point average on all prerequisite coursework and a score of 70 or higher on the HOBET. While the deadline has already passed for admission to the first class of the program, students can begin preparing now for subsequent cohorts. Information sessions will be held for prospective students.

For more information about Chattahoochee Technical College, visit www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu or call 770-528-4545.

House Recognizes Staff Sergeant Phillips B. Casey

 

Media release – The Georgia House of Representatives honored Staff Sergeant Phillips B. Casey to the House Chamber on Monday, August 22.  Sgt. Casey was invited by State Representative Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville), who introduced House Resolution 8EX, commending Sgt. Casey for bravery and selfless service while serving as a member of the United States Army in Kandahar, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.

"As an Air Force JAG, with two brothers who are Army combat veterans and dad who is a Marine, I understand the willingness to place service to others before your own self-interest.  I also understand how important it is to honor the sacrifice of men and women who have left their lives or limbs on a field of battle," said Rep. Coomer.  "In Honoring Sgt. Casey with this token of our gratitude, we send a message of thanks to all who have served and given of themselves so we could be and remain free."

On March 9, 2011, while serving in Afghanistan, Sgt. Casey was severely injured when he took the brunt of the blast from an improvised explosive device (IED).  Despite these injuries, Sgt. Casey continued to maneuver his squad members to safety, direct the positioning of local security and give fields of fire, all while assisting the platoon medic in administering his own emergency combat medical care.  As a result of these actions, Sgt. Casey received an Army Commendation Medal with Valor and the Purple Heart Medal and Certificate.

For more information about the House Resolution recognizing Sgt. Casey, please click here.

 

Editor's Note: a picture of Rep. Coomer and House Speaker David Ralston with Staff Sergeant Casey and his wife and daughter at the Speaker's Rostrum is attached to this email for your convenience.

Cartersville crews helping N.C. hurricane victims. John McClellan's high school picks for the week. Latest jail reports. What's ahead in Bartow County

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Cartersville electrical crews helping restore power in North Carolina following Irene.

 

As Rome/Floyd awaits word on distribution center, Lowe's makes significant operational, store changes.

Later today (unrelated to Lowe's): Significant announcement expected late afternoon.

John McClellan's high school predictions for the week: Football
-Unity to open season with a win; key showdown with Darlington vs. Cartersville; elimination game already with Rome vs. Cass?

Call if free food season at Chick-Fil-A Dwarf House (well, almost free)
-Breakfast entree giveaway set

 

Qualifying updates from Bartowpolitics.com

Parched August (just 1.3 inches of rain) prompts drought concerns.
-Keith Mickler's tips o how to protect your lawn, shrubs.

Latest local forecast:
Tuesday: High of 94, low of 70.
-Wednesday: High of 93, low of 66.
-Thursday: High of 94, low of 65.

Rome Braves: Sports

-Braves win penultimate home game of 2011, 6-1. 

-Tonight: Home vs. Kannapolis (last home game of the 2011 season).  

   

Coming Friday: Norman Arey's first Norman's No-Nos column of the 2011 college football season.  

Cartersville Electrical crews on way to help N.C. Irene victims

Media release: The City of Cartersville Electric System has sent utility crews to turn the lights back on in North Carolina.

Hurricane Irene caused damage all along the east coast over the weekend and the City of Cartersville deployed crews Sunday to Robersonville, North Carolina and surrounding communities, to assist municipal utilities with repairs to poles and lines affected by the storm.

As a public power provider, Cartersville extends support to other public power providers through Mutual Aid. Under this agreement, unaffected utilities offer crews and resources to areas that have large power outages to get the lights back on quickly.

"Municipal electric utilities greatly benefit from the network that results from Mutual Aid," said City of Cartersville Electric System Director David Myers. "We all help each other, and in the aftermath of a massive storm like Irene, Cartersville is happy to provide assistance."

In Georgia, mutual aid efforts are being coordinated by Jon Beasley, the Superintendent of Training & Safety with Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG), an organization that provides economic and strategic services to municipal utilities in Georgia.

"It's not just turning the lights back on. Repairing downed lines allows these communities affected by the storm to get back to their lives, their jobs, and their families," said David Myers.

Most local banks, credit unions say no to new ATM fees. Upper 90s today, smog alert, too. Latest jail reports. What's ahead in Bartow

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. Click
-Former White Rabbit getting a new look in downtown Rome.
-Knights of Columbus Labor Day barbecue still smoking after 45 years.

-Rome Athletic Club gets new look indoors -- and outdoors.

Business Report: Business
-Most local banks, credit unions say no to new fees for ATM use -- but they continue to seek ways to make up lost revenue, cut costs. Natalie Simms begins a two-part report on our local financial institutions.

Your latest forecast: Another week of upper-90s; slight rain chance.
-Monday: High of 94, low of 61.
-Tuesday: High of 93, low of 67.
-Wednesday: High of 94, low of 65.

 

Code Orange smog alert again today in Bartow, metro ATL.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County this week.

Ga. gas price up 3 cents vs. last week, $1.01 above a year ago.

Rome Braves: Sports.

-Rome, Kannapolis split Sunday double header

-Tonight, Tuesday: Home vs. Kannapolis. Final home games of the 2011 season.

Tuesday: John McClellan's exclusive high school football predictions.

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Georgia High School Football Daily. Monday

-Darlington No. 9 in A; Calhoun No. 2 in AA.

Norman's No-Nos return Friday: Norman Arey's first picks of the season as college football returns. Exclusively on Hometown Headlines.

High school football season opens amid summer swelter (100 here on Thursday); coverage guide. Latest jail reports. What's ahead in Bartow County.

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Football back in a big way:
-John McClellan's high school picks.
-South 107's scoreboard show returns tonight.
-Get tonight's updates at www.wrgarome.com
-Rome Middle School football adds sixth-grade team; all play Saturday.
-Norman's No-Nos, Norman Arey's locks to lose each week in college football, return a week from today only on Bartow Headlines.

Weather: 100 degrees in Cartersville Thursday (record: 102).

-Friday: 20% rain chance, high of 97, low of 68.

-Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 93, low of 65.

-Sunday: Sunny, high of 91, low of 62.

 

Code Orange smog alert today for Bartow, metro Atlanta.

 

Latest on Hurricane Irene: 115-mph winds, warnings for NC, Va., NJ.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County.

 

Latest jail reports.

 

Pepperell community grieving loss of Bonnie Cook
-Students, staff, friends remember Middle school secretary who died in a vehicle fire Thursday. Special tribute page on Facebook draws more than 600 'friend's in just hours.
-Floyd County Schools have extra assistance at the school today.

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Today's Buzz:
-Braves to announce latest swing at Miracle Field on Monday.

-Public health restaurant inspection scores: Dining

 

Rome Braves: Sports

-Braves  win 4-3, complete sweep of Savannah. 

-Tonight: Final six home games of 2011 season begin vs. Kannapolis. 

 

Coming Sept. 2: Norman Arey's first Norman's No-Nos column of the 2011 college football season.  

 

Bartow's jobless rate dips to 10.8%; more than 4,800 out of work. Weather: Smog alert, high of 96. Latest business briefs. Jail reports.

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Bartow's jobless rate dips to 10.8% in July; 4,841 looking for work.

-Floyd saw the July unemployment rate rise to 11%
-Gordon, Polk, Chattooga see dip last month.
-Shorter's annual career fair set for Sept. 22. Shorter's Britt Madden on today's Hometown Radio at 8:10 a.m. on WRGA 1470 AM.

 

Code Orange smog alert again today for Bartow, metro Atlanta.

Another high of 96 due today, Friday. Wednesday's high: 94
-Hurricane watch issued for Outer Banks are Irene takes aim.

 

The Buzz

-Hamilton State Bank names new mortgage chief.

-Big donation from Rotary.

-AT & T 'mini site' show customers where to find enhanced service, including Cartersville and Adairsville. Another is on the way for Rome.
-Meet the man who's bedding empire covers Alabama and has grown into Rome and Pensacola.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

Public health restaurant inspection scores: Dining
-From some high marks for pizza shops to a 50 for Asian cuisine.

 

Your latest forecast: Another sizzler

-Thursday: 20% rain chance, high of 96, low of 69.
-Friday: 20% rain chance, high of 97, low of 68.   

-Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 90, low of 62. 

 

Rome Braves go for series sweep tonight vs. Savannah.

 

John McClellan's high school predictions for this weekend.

 

Hamilton State Bank Taps Fadeley to Lead Mortgage Division

Hamilton State Bank has named Keith Fadeley Executive Vice President of its
Mortgage Division.

Fadeley, a career mortgage banker, will direct the mortgage division from
the bank's new operations center in Oakwood.

"Keith brings a high level of expertise and a thorough knowledge of the
mortgage industry to this position," Hamilton State Bank Chairman and CEO
Robert Oliver said. "With more than two decades of experience, Keith will
play a key role in the continued development of our mortgage division."

With 25 years of senior management experience, Fadeley has held top
positions with banks and mortgage companies throughout his career. He most
recently served as senior vice president of mortgage banking for Fidelity
Bank in Atlanta.

Prior to that, Fadeley held senior level positions in several companies
including serving as president of Wieland Financial Services, president of
Fidelity National Mortgage, executive vice president of Coats & Co. Inc.,
and national account manager of Freddie Mac in Atlanta.

Fadeley, a Georgia Southern University graduate, received the JD Power award
for Top Builder Affiliated Mortgage Company in 2007 and Georgia Mortgage
Banking Association member of the year in 1993. He served several years on
the Georgia MBA board, including three as an officer and one as chairman of
the Georgia Consumer Committee (1992-93).

Based in Braselton, Ga., Hamilton State Bank currently has offices in
Barrow, Hall, Forsyth, Jackson, Bartow, Cobb, Butts, Jasper and Henry
counties. To learn more about Hamilton State Bank visit
www.hamiltonstatebank.com.
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Rotary Club of Etowah Donates Mentoring Kits to Schools

Photos: Members of Rotary Club of Etowah pose with the completed mentoring kits. Pictured are: back row (l to r): Jeff Osborn, Candler Ginn, Matt Santini, Marty Sonenshine and Stewart Manley. Front row (l to r): Rick Wynn, Lisa Greeby, Tricia Spivey, Carolyn Hamrick and Tara Currier. Not pictured: Karen White.

Media release: Rotary Club of Etowah recently assembled 28 mentoring kits and donated them to the 14 local city and county primary and elementary schools. The kits were produced by utilizing a District Simplified Grant the club received, as well as club funds. Each kit contained games, books and activities that were thoughtfully chosen by club members with input from the Literacy Coach and Consultant for Cartersville City Schools.

"We were excited to receive the grant from our Rotary District, and help give back to our local community," said 2011-2012 Rotary Club of Etowah President, Russell Hunt. "We are fortunate to have so many people willing to serve as mentors in our local schools, and feel that these kits will help to enhance the one-on-one experience of the mentor and his or her mentee. The items in the kits have longevity both in the interest children will have in them and their ability to withstand repeated use. We hope these kits will be beneficial for many years – and help impact the relationship of hundreds of mentors and mentees."

Founded in 2002, Rotary Club of Etowah meets every Tuesday at 7:30 am at Barbecue Street in West End Commons. Like all Rotary clubs, the purpose is to help community leaders get involved in their communities, connect with other professionals, share their time and experience with young people, help in the mission to eradicate polio, and use skills to help others.

For more information about Rotary Club of Etowah, visit http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/Home/homeF.asp?cid=3143.

　

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GOP's Saville wants changes to new congressional districts. Whitefield campaign moves to Facebook. Latest jail reports. Mid-90s again today; Irene stays to our east

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Politics:
-Floyd GOP's Ansley Saville urges colleagues to 'bombard' local lawmakers to change Floyd's fate in proposed congressional districts.
-Chad Whitefield's campaign for state Senate hits Facebook.

Local tremors get Northwest Georgians buzzing on Facebook.
-Tellus curator Julian Gray joins us at 8:10 a.m. today on WRGA 1470 AM to talk about Tuesday's quake.

Tracking Hurricane Irene:
-Darlington making trip to Orlando for Friday night game.
-Irene packing 110-mph winds this morning, still moving west-northwest.

Today's Buzz:
-State's banks post a profit through June 30.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

Your latest forecast:
-Wednesday: Sunny, high of 93, low of 65.
-Thursday: 20% rain chance, high of 94, low of 69.
-Friday: 20% rain chance, high of 90, low of 68.   

 

Rome Braves: Sports.

-Savannah falls 6-2 to Rome; teams play at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

-Today-Thursday: Home vs. Savannah.

-Rome Braves have huge finale at home with fan appreciation specials now through Aug. 30. Details  

 

John McClellan's first full week of picks and previews looks at an early, key showdown for Rome; Pepperell vs. Cartersville; Rockmart vs. Cedartown.

BHM Annual Event "An Evening in Oak Hill Cemetery"

 An Evening in Oak Hill Cemetery:

"Civil War Veterans"

Saturday, October 1, 2011

 

The Bartow History Museum and Stage Works, Inc. invite you to join us for our eighth annual tour of historic Oak Hill Cemetery, located in Cartersville, Georgia.  The tour will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2011, and will feature Civil War veterans of Bartow County's past.  In addition to learning more about Oak Hill Cemetery, participants on the tour will learn about the important role these people played in shaping Bartow County.  Costumed interpreters will portray various "residents" of the cemetery. 

 

This is a walking tour and will require walking on concrete, grass, and small inclines.  Please wear comfortable shoes.  The tour will last approximately 1 hour.  This year's tour is sponsored in part by the Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

 

Ticket prices for this event are $13 for BHM members and $17 for not-yet members.  Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Bartow History Museum Gift Shop located at 4 East Church Street, in downtown Cartersville, or by calling 770-387-2774.  Tickets are on a first come first serve basis for tours beginning at 5:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. 

2012 elections just got hotter thanks to congressional changes. Tracking Irene. John McClellan's high school football predictions. Mid-90s today. Latest jail reports. Rome Braves win.

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Suddenly, 2012 congressional election gets hot
-New district boundaries sees Phil Gingrey lose Floyd County; Tom Graves to seek new seat. But will changes encourage others to jump in, too?

 

Keep an eye on Hurricane Irene; could be a factor in our weather by the weekend.   

-Darlington football team's trip to Orlando to be decided by Wednesday.  

 

Latest business updates from Northwest Georgia. 

 

Code Orange smog alert today for Bartow, metro ATL.

 

Your latest forecast:

-Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high of 92, low of 62.
-Wednesday: Sunny, high of 91, low of 66.
-Thursday: 20% rain chance, high of 94, low of 68.  

 

Latest public health updates.

 

Reports from the Bartow County Jail.

 Huge weekend of high school football on the way
-John McClellan's first full week of picks and previews looks at an early, key showdown for Rome High; Pepperell vs. Cartersville; Rockmart vs. Cedartown; and Darlington's road trip to Orlando (weather permitting).    

 

Rome Braves: Sports

-Rome Braves win opener vs. Sandgnats, 4-3.
-Tonight-Thursday, home vs. Savannah.

 

John McClellan's high school football report.    

 

Coming Sept. 2: Norman Arey's first Norman's No-Nos column of the 2011 college football season.  

Public health: Catch up on immunizations

Media release: To help keep our local community safe, Northwest Georgia Public Health and the Bartow County Health Department are  participating in National Immunization Awareness Month, the perfect time to catch up on our immunizations and to remind family, friends and coworkers to catch up on theirs. 

 

Shots can prevent infectious diseases like measles, diphtheria, and rubella. Some vaccine-preventable diseases have become very rare thanks to vaccines. However, outbreaks still happen, and people in the U.S. still die from these and other vaccine-preventable diseases.

 

Making sure children stay up-to-date with vaccinations is the best way to ensure our communities and schools do not experience vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks with unnecessary illnesses and deaths.  Children from birth through 6 years old are recommended to get vaccines to protect them from 14 diseases that can be serious, even life-threatening.

 

Everyone over age 6 months needs a seasonal flu shot every year. "We recommend flu vaccines for kids in pre-school and elementary school to help keep them healthy," says Northwest Georgia Public Health Immunizations Coordinator Janet Eberhart.  "In fact, all children 6 months and older should get flu vaccines. Having your children, as well as other family members and caregivers, vaccinated, will also help protect infants younger than 6 months. Ask your family's doctor or nurse about getting flu shots or the nasal spray to protect them against flu."

 

It is easy to forget that older children need vaccines, too. As children get older, they are more at risk for catching diseases, like meningococcal meningitis, so they, too, need the protection vaccines provide. Specific vaccines, like HPV, are recommended to be given during the preteen (11-12) years and teen (13-18) years. If children do not get these vaccines on time, they should catch up as soon as possible.

 

For other diseases, like whooping cough (pertussis), the protection from vaccine doses received in childhood wears off over time. That is why 11- and 12-year-olds are also recommended to get the booster shot called Tdap, which protects from Tetanus, diptheria and pertussis.

 

Other shots work best when they are given at certain ages. Here are some general guidelines:

 

• Children need a series of shots from birth to age 6.

• Pre-teens need recommended shots at age 11 or 12.

• All adults need a tetanus booster shot every 10 years.

 

Many people think that vaccinations are only for the young; however, thousands of older adults die or have serious complications each year from vaccine-preventable diseases.  The CDC recommends that older adults get the vaccines that protect against shingles (Herpes Zoster), influenza and pneumococcal disease and that they receive a Tdap shot, as well.

 

Talk to your doctor or nurse to find out which immunizations you need. For more information, visit the Bartow County Health Department or call 770-382-1920 to make an appointment. For comprehensive information on vaccines, visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines.

Jandy's Frozen Yogurt opening in Calhoun. More high school football coverage this season. Latest jail reports. Mid-90s today; watch Hurricane Irene.

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. Click

-Jandy's Frozen Yogurt expanding to Calhoun; store to open in late September, early October.

-Grand opening of Greater Community Bank set.

-Mount Berry United Methodist Church on the move.

-What to watch this week: New congressional districts, final home stand of the Rome Braves, formal start of high school football.  

 

Today's Focus:   Click Football 

-High school football coverage grows with more broadcasts and web streaming this year; Pepperell High to webcast its games; and more schools using social media to share scores/updates. Natalie Simms reports. 

 

Keep an eye on Hurricane Irene; could be a factor in our weather by the weekend. 

 

Your latest forecast:
-Monday: Sunny, high of 95, low of 62. Gusts to 15 mph.
-Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high of 90, low of 64.
-Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high of 89, low of 66.  

 

What's ahead in Bartow Ciounty.

 

Latest updates from the Bartow County Jail.

 

Gas prices dropped a nickel a gallon in Georgia last week -- but you're still paying about 90 cents more than you did a year ago.    

Darlington No. 8 in single A in latest football rankings; Calhoun No. 2 in AA list. 

 

Rome Braves: Sports

-Asheville strikes back in finale, beats Rome 13-5.
-Tonight-Thursday, home vs. Savannah.

 

John McClellan's high school football report.  

-First full week of picks due Tuesday from John. 

 

Coming Sept. 2: Norman Arey's first Norman's No-Nos column of the 2011 college football season.  

 

 

 

 

Land for LakePoint mega sports complex purchased. Latest jail reports. What's ahead for the Bartow chamber. Mid-90s all weekend.

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As land deal closes, more updates on LakePoint Sports community:

-In addition to more than 300 acres of outdoor and indoor sports facilities, look for 20 restaurant, 1,500 hotel rooms, retail.

 -And most important: 2,600 jobs.

 -Opening now set for 2013.

 

 Partnership 'aggressively' marketing reborn Etowah Crossing.

 -Dollar Tree now due in late September.

 -Center getting a complete refit.

 -$3 million rehab of Goodwill should be done by December.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

Busy fall ahead for the Cartersville-Bartow chamber.

   

Your latest forecast:

-Friday: 30% rain chance, high of 95, low of 67. Heat index: 98.
-Saturday: 20% rain chance, high of 96, low of 70. Heat index: 102.
-Sunday: 30% rain chance, high of 94, low of 78.   

 

Rome Braves hang on for 12-11 win over Asheville.

 

Bartow sees 32.6% in first-time jobless claims in July, leads the region. Latest restaurant scores. Updated jail reports. Low 90s today.

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Bartow sees 32.6% drop in first-time jobless claims.

-First-time claims in Floyd climb 8.1%; county loses 400 more jobs.
-Gordon, Polk, Chattooga claims drop, too.

Work gets under way on restore Etowah Crossing
-Crews were out early Wednesday, continuing to rehab the shopping center that once featured Kroger, Hooters and other retailers.

Redmond Regional website gets a key upgrade:
-New gadgets, profiles, links added to the site.

Free breakfast entree coming from Chick-Fil-A:
-It's another one of those 'reservations' deals only this time you pick the entree as well as the time and date.

Public health restaurant inspection scores: Dining
-A lot of 95-and-better scores across the region -- and one surprising 66 as well. 

Your latest forecast:
-Thursday: 20% rain chance, high of 91, low of 68.
-Friday: 20% rain chance, high of 91, low of 68.
-Saturday: 20% rain chance, high of 93, low of 69.

 

Rome Braves: Sports

-Braves drop finale in Greenville, 9-6
-In Asheville tonight-Sunday.

 

John McClellan's high school football report.  

-Season opens Friday for some schools, including Darlington and Sonoraville. 

 

Coming Sept. 2: Norman Arey's first Norman's No-Nos column of the 2011 college football season. 

A real super Tuesday: 2,600 new jobs a lot closer thanks to LakePoint deal, Lowe's center. What's ahead in Bartow County. Latest jail reports. Warmer days, nights return.

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2,600-plus jobs just a few years away?
-Tuesday's double barrel shots of huge development news could mean more than 2,600 jobs is possible within two years.
-Lowe's confirmed its desire to build a $125 million regional distribution center in Shannon and is now weighing Floyd's lucrative offer. Job potential: 600 not counting grading and construction positions.
-The billion-dollar LakePoint Sporting Community and Town Center is clearing another big hurdle -- land acquisition in Emerson -- with more news expected in a few days. Job prospects: Up to 2,000 with more likely at build out.

Lyons Heyman is too busy to slow down:
-Both an advocate and ambassador for Northwest Georgia, retired Rome businessman Lyons Heyman keeps a "full calendar" and has no plans of slowing down even at age 84. Michelle Picon reports.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

   

Your latest forecast:
-Wednesday: High of 90, low of 65.
-Thursday: 20% rain chance, high of 90, low of 65.
-Friday: 20% rain chance, high of 91, low of 65.

 

Rome Braves: Sports

-Braves hold on for 3-2 win over Drive. 
-In Greenville tonight; in Asheville Thursday-Sunday.

 

John McClellan's high school football report.  

-Season opens Friday for some schools, including Darlington and Sonoraville. 

 

 

No done deal but you'll know more about 'Project River' later today. Latest on Lowe's earnings. John McClellan's first picks of high school season. What's ahead in Bartow. Latest jail reports. Low of 57 tonight?

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You'll know more about 'Project River' by mid-morning:
-The deal isn't done but today's meeting with local governments, others should reveal more about the package to bring distribution center here.  Please check back throughout the morning.
-Lowe's posts $830 million in earning in 'flat' second quarter.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County:

-Bartow Contractors Association meeting.

-Big fall season for The Grand.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

State Bank & Trust names Eddie Wilson Middle Georgia president.
-Wilson, former CEO of River City Bank, joined SB&T in 2009.

Opening weekend -- for some schools -- and John McClellan has his picks i order. First local game: Darlington vs. Sonoraville. Football

   

Your latest forecast: Low of 57 overnight?
-Tuesday: High of 89, low of 57.
-Wednesday: High of 92, low of 66.
-Thursday: 20% rain chance, high of 93, low of 65.

 

Rome Braves: Sports

-Rome Braves split double header with Greenville.
-In Greenville through Wednesday; in Asheville Thursday-Sunday.

 

Coming Sept. 2: Norman Arey's first Norman's No-Nos column of the 2011 college football season. 

 

Busy week: 2012 politics heats up as redistricting begins; Lowe's meeting Tuesday. Buzz: Calhoun man's mission of mercy. What's ahead in Bartow County. Latest jail reports.

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-Busy week ahead with special legislative session on new district lines; Lowe's distribution center meeting for local governments on Tuesday; more high school football; and huge Saturday (Tillman run, health fair).

-Armuchee billiards opens in old Movie Gallery; The Pig is back.

-'Deli Day' offered by Rome temple; Habitat's annual meeting.

-Today's Focus: Ed Lockett Jr., a missionary from Calhoun, has been in Haiti since 1995. His latest task: Rebuilding after the earthquake.

 

Latest updates from Bartow County; what's ahead this week.

 

Bartow County Jail reports.

   

Your latest forecast:
-Monday: Sunny, high of 89, low of 62.
-Tuesday: High of 90, low of 59.
-Wednesday: High of 93, low of 64.

 

Rome Braves: Sports

-Rome Braves get big 8-4 win in Greenville.
-In Greenville through Wednesday; in Asheville Thursday-Sunday.

 

John McClellan's High School Football review

-Exclusively each Tuesday on Hometown Headlines.   

 

Coming Sept. 2: Norman Arey's first Norman's No-Nos column of the 2011 college football season. 

Health Clinic Opening in Cartersville; Free Health Screenings Offered at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Aug 16

Media release: The HealthCaring Clinic is now open at 491 East Main Street in Cartersville.  Previously located inside Publix under the name The Little Clinic, The HealthCaring Clinic has relocated across the street with a new name and a state of the art healthcare center designed to maximize convenience while offering high quality and affordable care.

 

The HealthCaring Clinic offers personalized care on a walk-in basis with no appointment needed, seven days per week.  "Our board certified nurse practitioners are familiar faces within the community and look forward to continuing to deliver high quality and convenient care just as they have done for the past four years"  said Ivy Spencer, Vice President of Operations and Cartersville resident.  "Our service menu, with its focus on common illnesses, prevention, and health screenings is a perfect fit for busy families who are seeking low cost and convenient healthcare options." 

 

"Our proven care delivery model, using nurse practitioners who combine clinical expertise with health education, prevention, and wellness, has demonstrated extremely high patient satisfaction rates.  The HealthCaring Clinic is very excited about this next phase of our evolution and we look forward to bringing additional patient-focused offerings to the communities we serve," said Lisa Loscalzo, President of the company.

 

The HealthCaring Clinic is now open Monday- Friday from 8:30am to 8:00pm, Saturdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm, and Sundays from 10:00am to 4:00pm, and can be reached at (678) 535-1170.  A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held with the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, August 16 from 11:30am to 1:00pm. During the event, The HealthCaring Clinic will offer free health screenings, including blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol testing while supplies last and light refreshments will be served.  As a courtesy, the records of patients who opt to continue their care with us will be available at our new location to ensure consistency and convenience.

Philip Gaffney named Highlands' athletics director

Media release: Georgia Highlands College has appointed Philip Gaffney to serve as its new athletics director. Gaffney comes to the college from Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown, North Carolina, where he has held the position of athletics director since 2005. He has also coached men's basketball at GTCC, as well as Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, New York, Columbia-Greene Community College in Hudson, New York and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Maryland.

During Gaffney's tenure at Guilford, three of his four teams earned national rankings and won three regional championships. Two of his athletes became All-Americans. In all, his coaching amassed more than 20 wins a season over a 17-year span, including a top-five national ranking for the three colleges with which he was affiliated. In that time, he has coached six junior college All-Americans and eight Region Players of the Year.

GHC announced in March that the college would begin a competitive athletics program in the 2011-2012 academic year. The program commences with basketball at the Floyd campus. Later, the college has plans to extend competitive athletics to Cartersville. That campus is currently adding a student center that will house a basketball court, suspended running tracks and weight and cardio rooms. The institution is also looking at the possibility of adding baseball to the offerings at Cartersville.

Gaffney holds a Bachelor of Science in physical education from the State University of New York College at Brockport. He will begin his duties on Monday, Aug. 15.

 

Politics heats up starting today with proposed new House districts. Code Orange smog alert. Highs in the low 90s. Bartow County Jail reports. Regional Buzz. High school football picks.

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Politics: Four days to watch

-Today: The proposed new districts for state House seats are due. Look for the Senate and congressional districts to follow in coming days.

-Saturday: Floyd GOP rally, Tillman Hangar, Russell Airport. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Deal, Cagle, Gingrey due.

-Saturday: Rome Tea Party Town Hall meeting, Gingrey, 9-10:30 a.m., Senior Center.

-Monday: Special session of General Assembly begins to plot new House, Senate, congressional districts.

 

Latest updates from the chamber of commerce.

 

Code Orange smog alert today for Bartow, metro ATL.

-Low 90s this weekend, 20-50% rain chance.

 

Bartow County Jail reports.

  

Rome Parent, a free, new bimonthly magazine for local parents, debuts next month. Preview edition to be followed by 'birthday' edition.

 

Gather 'round the (Project) River: County, city, development boards to meet at 8 a.m. Tuesday on Project River matters.

 

Another round for Rome Beer Fest: Sept. 17 at Heritage this year.

   

Weekend:

-Public health restaurant inspection scores.

 

Your latest forecast:
-Friday: 20% chance of rain, high of 95, low of 67.
-Saturday: 30% rain chance, high of 94, low of 69.

-Sunday: 50% rain chance, high of 90, low of 66.  

 

 

Rome Braves win 4-2. Sports.

-Home tonight, Saturday vs. Asheville.

-Latest photos from Mills Fitzner.

Georgia High School Football Daily. Friday

-Preseason predictions look promising for local high schools; two Calhoun players make Super 11 roster.-Armuchee at Gordon Central; Cedartown at Pepperell.