Chattahoochee Tech Wins Bid To Host 2013 NJCAA Half-Marathon Championships

(Media Release) The NJCAA announced this week at its annual legislative meetings in Colorado Springs, Col., that Chattahoochee Tech will host the 2013 NJCAA Half-Marathon National Championship race at the Silver Comet Trail. CTC hosted the event for the first time last November at a stretch of the Silver Comet near the college's Paulding County campus, and welcomed over 200 runners from around the country. The event was CTC's first hosted NJCAA national championship.

 

Chatt Tech earned high marks on its hosting bid last November 19, as attendees praised the stretch of course located in Dallas, Ga. The Silver Comet Trail, which spans over 61 miles from Smyrna in Cobb County westward to the Georgia-Alabama line, is a local favorite of hikers, runners and cyclists and is one of the better-known trails in the Southeast region.

 

"Winning the 2013 half-marathon bid sends the message that Chattahoochee Tech is doing something right," said CTC athletic director David Archer. "Everyone that came to the event this past November was pleased to point that the NJCAA membership approved us again, and I think that's a great sign. All the attending teams really liked the course.

 

"Being so close to our Paulding County campus, it creates a natural tie-in. It's good that it's so close to buildings with our name on them."

 

The half-marathon national championship race is unique in that it is the only such competition during the NJCAA athletic season. Taking place a week after the cross country championships, the half-marathon attracts many advanced long-distance runners from across the junior college landscape.

 

At last year's half-marathon, Iowa Central won the men's team championship and shared the women's title with South Plains (Levelland, Tex.), which will host the 2012 edition of the event. A number of CTC's men's and women's cross country team members also competed in the event.

 

Chattahoochee Tech has competed in NJCAA cross country since 2004 and track and field since 2006, all under current head coach Steve Prettyman.

CTC ATHLETICS: AD David Archer Named Men's Region Director of GCAA

(Media Release) The Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association and commissioner David Elder announced this week that Chattahoochee Tech athletic director David Archer was unanimously voted in as the men's region director for the 2012-13 athletics year. Archer, who also coaches the men's basketball team at Chatt Tech, currently is in his first season as assistant men's region director of the GCAA.

 

"It's going to carry more responsibility with the GCAA and its member teams," said Archer of his new position. "I also welcome the challenge of working more closely with the NJCAA."

 

The previous men's region director, Charles Mullis of Middle Georgia College, will be vacating his position on July 1 as MGC begins its merger with Macon State College and exits the GCAA. Moving up to assistant men's region director will be Georgia Perimeter AD and men's basketball coach Alfred Barney.

Rain expected this afternoon/evening. Busy weekend in NW Georgia. Mega Millions jackpot at $540 million. Friday's Buzz.

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Rain with possible thunderstorms expected to arrive this afternoon and evening.  

Latest weather forecast:  

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Friday: 60% rain chance, high of 77, low of 56.

 

-Saturday: 10% rain chance, high of 81, low of 51.

-Sunday: 20% rain chance, high of 86, low of 57. 

-Latest pollen count: 1,275. Atlanta Allergy & Asthma

Mega Millions jackpot now at an estimated world-record $540 million for tonight's drawing. 

 

Busy weekend in NW Georgia:
-NW Georgia Women's Expo in Cartersville
-City of Cartersville & Home Depot Spring Expo

-Berry's World Music and Dance Festival
-And lots more....

Friday's Buzz:  

-U.S. Rep. Tom Graves votes in favor of House Republican Budget for Fiscal Year 2013. 

-Isakson and Chambliss vote against tax hike on American energy producers.

   

 

Feb Jobless rate down vs. Jan. Early harvest, blossoms at local farms, orchards. Weather: Sunny, high of 84. Latest sports headlines. Thursday's Buzz.

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-February Jobless Rate down vs. January, down over 2011   

-Early harvest and blossom season at local farms, orchards

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores

 

Sports    

-New Terminus Wake Park coming to LakePoint Sports complex in Emerson
-Doug Shows returning to call NCAA Final Four 

-Coach Lynn Hunnicutt steps down at Model

  

Thursday's Buzz:

-Mega Millions jackpot at record-breaking $500 million

-Tuskegee Airmen exhibit coming to Shorter

-RFPRA hosting Town Hall meeting on Dog Park

  

Latest weather forecast: 

-Thursday: Mostly sunny, high of 84, low of 56.

-Friday: 70% rain chance, high of 78, low of 56.
-Saturday: 20% rain chance, high of 81, low of 55. 

-Latest pollen count: 1,470. Atlanta Allergy & Asthma

Bartow History Museum- Lunch & Learn on Rebecca Felton

(Media Release) On Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from noon until 1:00 p.m., the Bartow History Museum will host a very special Lunch and Learn program on the life of Rebecca Felton.  Louise Staman, author of Loosening Corsets, will give a first person presentation of the life of Rebecca Felton in period costume.

Following Mrs. Staman's presentation, there will be a special unveiling of a portrait of Rebecca Felton, on loan to the Bartow History Museum from the Georgia Capital Museum. The portrait will hang in the museum next to other items belonging to Mrs. Felton.

Lunch and Learn lecture will take place at the Bartow History Museum located at 4 E. Church Street in downtown Cartersville.  Parking is available next to the building.  The lecture is free to members and included with the price of admission for not-yet members.  Guests are invited to bring a lunch beginning at 11:45 a.m. and the program will begin at noon.  For more information on this and other BHM programs, call 770-382-3818, ext. 6288 or visit our website at www.bartowhistorymuseum.org. 

 

Wakeboard Park at LakePoint Sporting Community to be named Terminus

(Media Release)  Wake Park Atlanta, LLC announces the winning name from its "Name the Park Contest" launched in late 2011. The new wake park, which will be located at LakePoint Sporting Community & Town Center, is to be named Terminus Wake Park.  

"The contest responses we received were from people all over the world through our web campaign and partnership with Alliance Wake. More than a thousand names were submitted," said Austin Singleton, principal of Wake Park Atlanta, LLC.

The Grand Prize winner is Chase Andrews, from Buford, GA, who won a complete wakeboard package and lifetime annual pass. Two runner-up winners, Justin Fletcher and Antoine Allaux won an annual pass to the park.

The new Terminus Wake Park will encompass more than 17 acres, and have two full cable lakes with a full six-station Sesitec Cable System and one smaller straight-line lake.

"The closer and closer we get to construction, the more excited we get about bringing this fun and exciting sport to the Greater Atlanta area," said Singleton.  "The contest was just another indicator of how excited people are to have a world-class facility that will accommodate every skill level of wake boarders from all over the Southeast."

The park's signature will be an elaborate series of rails and obstacles. Many of the obstacles at the park will not be available anywhere else in the United States and the custom obstacles will be the first of their kind in the world.

"As one of the most ambitious projects in the country, LakePoint is truly going to be a sports mecca," said LakePoint Developer partner Judy Sparks. "We are excited to offer not only team sports, but water sports for every skill level."

For more information, please click on www.wakeparkatlanta.com.

 

Gas prices inching up. Floyd to add new EMS at Polk. Gordon County revamps website. Mega Millions climbs to $476 million. Latest political news and Wednesday's Buzz, Weather

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Gas prices inching up...$3.81 now state average   

-Floyd to add new EMS station at Polk Medical Center

-Gordon County ramps up county's website    

-Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $476 million for Friday's drawing

 

Politics

-Newt Gingrich cuts staff, revamps campaign

-Latest in U.S. Rep Tom Graves and state Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers failed hotel venture  

  

Wednesday's Buzz:

-Berry College's top candidates for football job to visit campus.

-Athlete registration now open for Braves' Miracle Field of Rome.

-April 21-22: Chieftains Herb & Plant sale returns
-Three Floyd Co. students selected for Governor's Honors 

  

Latest weather forecast:

-Wednesday: Partly sunny, high of 83, low of 53.

-Thursday: Mostly sunny, high of 84, low of 53.

-Friday: 30% rain chance, high of 82, low of 56.

-Latest pollen count: 1,813. Atlanta Allergy & Asthma

 

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-Please join Jim O'Hara this week on Hometown Headlines: The Radio Edition. John Druckenmiller returns April 2.

 

-Today's guests include Bill Peterson, Shorter University Director of Athletics; Eddie Stokes, Coosa Valley Tennis Association; and Tim Herrington, Floyd County Emergency Management Agency. 

Daylight Donuts open, International VIP coming to Cartersville, Latest forecast, Tuesday's Buzz

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-Daylight Donuts now open on Shorter Ave. in West Rome    

-International VIPs to visit Rome, Cartersville this week   

-GDOL hosting "Interviewing Plus" online chat    

-Local attorney wins Heroes in Health Care Ethics Award    

  

Tuesday's Buzz:

-Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot is now up to $363 million.

-Chattahoochee Tech wins 5th place in nation in PLANET Student Career Days

  

Latest weather forecast:

-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 76, low of 54.

-Wednesday: Partly sunny, high of 81, low of 53.

-Thursday: Mostly sunny, high of 83, low of 48.

-Latest pollen count: 1,419. Atlanta Allergy & Asthma

 

 

Chattahoochee Tech places 5th in nation at 2012 PLANET Student Career Days

More than 20 Chattahoochee Technical College horticulture students, instructors and staff members celebrated Sunday in Manhattan, Kan. as it was announced that the team had placed fifth in the annual competition portion of PLANET Student Career Days behind first place finishers Brigham Young University - Idaho. Chattahoochee Technical College was the only Georgia college or university to crack the top ten this year and the highest finishing two year college of the event.

This marked the 20th year that the college's team has finished in the top ten in the nation, including a first place finish overall in 2008 and 2010. Led by horticulture instructors John Hatfield and Bejie Herrin and Horticulture Technician Jessica Watters, the team competed against students from about 60 two-year and four-year colleges and universities. As many as 100 students competed in many of the competition's 28 events.

Chattahoochee Technical College's team scored a combined 4,141.2 points, almost 100 points ahead of sixth place finishers, Colorado State University. Along with the school's fifth place award, the team had 23 students finish in the top ten, including nine top three finishers in individual and group events. The team also won for best college cheer, receiving a check for $1,000 from John Deere.

Chattahoochee Technical College student and Canton resident Keith Loggins was also announced as the top student at the event. Loggins beat out the other approximately 900 competitors to finish first in the competitive events. Scoring 448.1 points in the five events he competed in Saturday, Loggins was more than 10 points ahead of the second place finisher.

Student Career Days, is in its 36th year and is organized by the nation's lawn and landscape association, the Professional Landcare Network, also known as PLANET. It is an annual three-day event designed to jumpstart horticultural careers for college students. Students from approximately 60 universities and colleges competed in events directly related to the skills necessary for a career in the Green Industry, including tree climbing, hardscape installation, wood construction, sales presentation, skid steer operation, and plant identification. They also participated in a career fair and networking events.

For a more comprehensive list of the college's results at the 2012 PLANET Student Career Days, visit www.studentcareerdays.org/pdfs/2012/12ctc.pdf.

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-Funeral webcasting growing in popularity, what about locally?

-Remodeling along the 400-block of Broad Street.

-Tickets still available for Cokie Roberts visit to Berry.

-Women's Expo coming to Cartersville.

-Unity Christian's going Cajun.

   

Warm start to week with chance of rain Wednesday

-Monday: Sunny, high of 80, low of 48.

-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 79, low of 52.

-Wednesday: 20% rain chance, high of 80, low of 52.

-Latest pollen count: 1,419. Atlanta Allergy & Asthma

 

-Gas prices jump 7-cents over last week up to $3.79/gallon.  

 

Northwest Georgia Women's Expo - March 31, 2012

The Northwest Georgia Women's Expo will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Clarence Brown Conference Center located at 5450 State Route 20, Cartersville. The event will include more than 70 exhibitors, a "Taste of Bartow," 30-minute seminars, health screenings, door prizes, $1,000 in cash prizes and a whole lot more. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. For a schedule of events and a list of exhibitors, visit www.nwgawomensexpo.com

 

Sponsors of the event include Coosa Valley Credit Union, Cartersville Medical Center, City Swirl Frozen Yogurt, Merle Norman – Hiram, Arbonne, Susan Stephens Designs, Georgia Power Plant Bowen, PT Solutions Physical Therapy, Vein Center of Northwest Georgia, The Olive Branch Boutique, Century Bank of Georgia, and Keep Bartow Beautiful.

100% chance of rain, storms today. Updates all day. Latest Bartow County updates. Jail reports later this morning.

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100% chance of rain, storms; first round on the way

-Soggy day: We'll see some showers before 11 a.m. and then a better chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Probably an inch or so of rain on the way; that's on top of 0.18 of an inch on Thursday.

-Updates all day on Bartow Headlines.

-Friday: 100% rain chance, high of 75, low of 54.

-Saturday: 30% rain chance, high of 73, low of 47.

-Sunday: 10% rain chance, high of 75, low of 53.

Gas prices hit $3.73 -- and climbing -- in Northwest Georgia.

-Statewide average approaching $3.80 a gallon.

Services set for Doc Stovall.

 

Bartow County GOP meets Saturday.

 

March 31: The City of Cartersville and The Home Depot will be holding the Spring Event & Local Government EXPO at the Cartersville Home Depot from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports due later this morning.

Feeling luck? MegaMillions jackpot at $290 million tonight.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 1470 AM. 
-7 to 9 a.m. weekdays. 
-Please join us for Nathan Roberts, a Republican candidate for the Post 1 seat on the County Commission; for Mark Harrison on Unity Christian School; and for Bob Blumberg of Johnny's Pizza on the Business Improvement District.

 

Sports:

-Rome Braves home opener is April 12; first manager, Rocket Wheeler, to throw first pitch.

Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal visits GED program in Cartersville

 

Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal had a busy Thursday in Northwest Georgia. In addition to visiting several local schools, she stopped by the Adult Education GED program at the Summer Hill location. This is one of six GED prep locations operated by Chattahoochee Technical College.

The first photo is Deal's meeting Chattahoochee Technical College Executive Director of Adult Education Jon Collins. The second is  Deal speaking with GED student Haley Wachenheim who was at the Summer Hill location studying math today.

Bartow sees almost 50% drop in first-time jobless claims. Remembering Doc Stovall. Restaurant scores. Latest jail reports

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Rome/Floyd drops 1,200 job in February vs. 2011
-Bartow's first-time jobless claims down almost 50%
-The February employment snapshot is mixed again. The state Labor Department estimates Floyd County lost 1,200 jobs between last month and February 2011, leaving total employment at 36,700 people. That's the same total as January 2012..
- The number of first-time jobless claims last month dropped nearly 60 percent from a year earlier.

Storms return today, Friday: 
-We have a 60 to 80 percent or high chance of thunderstorms tonight through Saturday as a storm system moves in from the southwest. 
-Thursday: 30-60% rain chance, high of 77, low of 60.
-Friday: 80% rain chance, high of 78, low of 55.

Awaiting Thursday's pollen count: We'll have updates on the website between 6:30 and 7 a.m. Wednesday's report was just over 5,000 following sky-high reports Monday and Tuesday.

Tributes continue in honor of Doc Stovall: The Facebook home of Booth Western Art Museum has become something of a gathering spot for those mourning the popular cowboy singer and poet 

Later today: Bartow County Jail reports for Thursday.

 

DOT: Slow going on I-75 southbound today.

 

Public Health restaurant inspection scores: 36, 48, 49 among the low scores for the week. 
Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA 1470 AM
-Please join our guests today including County Commission hopeful Rhonda Wallace and Nate Salant, commissioner of the Gulf South Conference, on the baseball tournament here in May.

 

Rome Braves' home opener: April 12.

Public Events at Clarence Brown Conference Center 3/31-5/12

Media release: While the Clarence Brown Conference Center is pleased to welcome its first sporting event this weekend, the center is looking forward to upcoming public events including concerts, debates, expos, and more.  Full event details can be found at www.BrownConferenceCenter.com.  Here are just a few of the upcoming activities:

 

USA Gymnastics Level 9, Level 10, Xcel Silver, Gold and Platinum Georgia State Championships – March 23-25

Hosted by the City of Cartersville Recreation Department and presented by the Cartersville Twisters Booster Club.  Admission: $15.00 adults, $10 children and senior citizens ages 60+, Free ages 5 & under.  Weekend passes are $25 and $18.  See www.CartersvilleTwisters.com.

Sheriff's Benefit Sing – March 23

Featuring the return of The Diplomats, Matt Dibler and Renewed Trio at 7 PM.  Free admission.  A love offering will be taken.

2012 Bartow County Commissioner Candidate's Debate – March 27

Presented by NewsTalk AM 1270 WYXC in Carter Hall from 7:00-9:00 PM.  The public is welcome and the debate will be broadcast live.  See www.NewsTalk1270.com.  

2012 Northwest Georgia Women's Expo – March 31

Now in its fourth year, the Northwest Georgia Women's Expo will be bigger than ever before.  The event takes place from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.  Admission is $5 per person.  With a promise of "Something for Every Woman" this show doesn't disappoint with 70 expert presenters and exhibits in health, fashion, beauty, finance, fitness, food and lifestyle.  Everyone attending will have the opportunity to win $1,000 in cash prizes.  The popular "Taste of Bartow" will feature samples from some of the best area restaurants.  Sponsors:  Coosa Valley Credit Union, Cartersville Medical Center, City Swirl Frozen Yogurt, Merle Norman Hiram, Georgia Power, the Olive Branch Boutique, Arbonne Susan Hammond/Nancy Womack, PT Solutions Physical Therapy, Century Bank of Georgia, Susan Stephens Designs, Vein Center of Northwest GA, and Keep Bartow Beautiful.  For complete details see www.nwgawomensexpo.com.

Firefighter/Explorer Competition – April 21

Hosted by the Cartersville Fire Department and the Bartow County Fire Department from 9 AM-3 PM. Bring the whole family to see firefighters in action.  In addition to popular drills such as the Bucket Brigade and Busted Hose Replacement, there will be Fire and EMS equipment on display, a raffle and concessions for purchase.  Admission is FREE!

The Singing Cookes in Concert – April 27

A return engagement by the popular Gospel group as they share 50 years of favorite hymns beginning at 7 PM.  Tickets are $10 per person, CASH ONLY at the door or charge by phone 706-252-1048.  See www.SingingCookes.com.

Steps of Faith Spring Praise Dance Concert – May 12

A Christian dance praise performance by Steps of Faith Dance Company.  Performances at 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM.  Seats $10 each, available April 9 online at www.ticketalternative.com.

In addition to these events look for the return of the very popular Gun & Knife Show this summer.  This event attracted more than 2,400 people to its most recent event at the Clarence Brown Conference Center in February.  See www.BrownConferenceCenter.com for future events.

ABOUT THE CLARENCE BROWN CONFERENCE CENTER

The center encompasses 44,000 sq. ft. and includes 15 interior rental spaces designed to exceed the connectivity and function required by today's event planners.  The 20-acre campus includes the Bartow Amphitheater and Pavilion, reflection ponds and walking trails.  The facility, whose name was chosen by business and civic leaders to honor Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown,  opened on September 20, 2010, and achieved LEED® Gold certification in September 2011.  Administered by the Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau, the CBCC houses the Georgia Regional Visitor Information Center for Cartersville and all of Bartow County, Georgia.  The facility is located at 5450 Georgia Highway 20 in Cartersville, accessible from I-75 Exit 290, GA 20 west.  The administrative offices are open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and the facility is available for rent daily 7 a.m.-midnight.  Call 770-606-5763 or see www.BrownConferenceCenter.com.

 

Pollen numbers stay high; temperatures to ease a bit; storms Friday. Latest jail reports. Cartersville business moves. $290 million lottery jackpot Friday.

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Later this morning:  Today's pollen count. Will we get into five digits? Tuesday's count: 9,369.

A break in the 80s by Thursday

-Tuesday's  high was 84, three degrees shy of the record.

-Wednesday: High of 85, low of 57. Record: 86.

-Thursday: 30% rain chance, high of 80, low of 59.

-Friday: 60% rain chance, high of 77, low of 55.

 

Later this morning: Wednesday's Bartow County Jail reports.

 

Business:

-There's a new buzz coming to Broad Street. 

-Berry's Business Outlook Conference set for April 18, Clemson's Dr. Bruce Yandle is the guest speaker.

Politics:

-Romney cruises in Illinois, 47-35% over Santorum.

-Tea Party's latest straw poll: Romney, Santorum 31% each.

-Latest political notes.

$290 million MegaMillions jackpot Friday night. No winners Tuesday.

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-Please join our guests today including Kevin Ellis of Berry College on the the Fourth Annual Battle on the Mountain Bull Riding hosted by the college's Block and Bridle Club; and Dr. Frank Stephenson, professor of economics at Berry College on the legislative tax debate.

Today's Sports:  

-10th season home-opener is April 12 at State Mutual Stadium. First pitch: Rocket Wheeler, team's first manager.

-Miracle Field opening is April 14.  

-The Rome Braves release 2012 Promotional Calendar; filled with events celebrating 10 years of the club calling Rome home. Sports

-Rome Braves 2012 season and single-game tickets now on sale. 

Record pollen count Monday; more today? A slight break in our record heat on this first day of spring. Later today: Tuesday jail reports. Regional updates

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Pollen: A record Monday; sequel today?

-8,164 was Monday's chart-busting pollen count and we'll know today's number by midmorning. Most of it, by the way, is coming from trees, not plants.

-Please join us at 8:10 this morning on Hometown Headlines Radio Edition as we talk with Dr. David Carlton of the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic's Rome office. WRGA 1470 AM

 

After five days of record highs, our torrid heat wave ends with a high only of 83 -- on the last day of winter, we might add. We could come close again today but temperatures cool a bit to the low 80s later in the week. As for the seasons: Welcome to the first day of spring 2012.

-Tuesday: High of 82, low of 56. Record: 85

-Wednesday: 20% rain chance, high of 82, low of 56.

-Thursday: 30% rain chance, high of 77, low of 55.

 

Later today: Tuesday's Bartow County Jail reports.

-Five deputies complete training.

Numbers of the day:

-5,000,000 square feet: And that's just the nonsports component of the new LakePoint Sporting Community.

-3,860,000: Dollars delivered to the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority for the Charles Hight Square site.

Shorter Hawks' dream season ends one game too soon.

-Concordia beats Shorter to end NAIA national championship hunt.

E.C.O. Center celebration set for April 21

-Berry College Environmental Science Seniors to join with center at Ridge Ferry Park.

 

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-Please join our guests today including Norman Arey on the life of Furman Bisher; Dr. David Carlton of the Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic in Rome on the pollen surge; and Kyle Hensel on the returning office of the Small Business Development Center.

 

Today's Sports:  

-10th season home-opener is April 12 at State Mutual Stadium. First pitch: Rocket Wheeler, team's first manager.

-Miracle Field opening is April 14.  

-The Rome Braves release 2012 Promotional Calendar; filled with events celebrating 10 years of the club calling Rome home. Sports

-Rome Braves 2012 season and single-game tickets now on sale.  

Several merchants opting out of Rome's Sunday alcohol package sales. More record-tying heat on the way. Gas up another 4 cents. Remembering Furman Bisher. Jail reports

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-As Rome prepares for Sunday alcohol package sales, some merchants don't plan to join the party.

-Politics 2012: Surprise brewing in the county commission races?

-Cartersville paper ending Monday edition, adding Saturday publication instead.

Northwest Georgia Public Health officials are continuing to spread their precautionary and preventative messages about rabies in 2012 after two cases have been reported here so far this on top of the state-leading 15 cases last year

A shot at the NAIA national basketball championship is on the line Monday at 7 p.m. as the No 1-seeded Hawks take on fourth-seeded Concordia in Kansas City.

Longtime AJC sports columnist Furman Bisher dies. 

Georgia gas prices up 4 cents a gallon, up almost 30 cents from a year ago

Latest forecast: Recordhigh Sunday at 85 degrees.

-Highs will stay in the 80s all week, remaining 15 or more degrees above normal for this time of year.

 

-Monday: Sunny, high of 84, low of 54. Record: 87

-Tuesday: High of 84, low of 54. Record: 85

-Wednesday: High of 81, low of 55.

 

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-Please join our guests Tim Allee, Environmental Health District Director, on rabies concerns in Northwest Georgia; Chad Warner, head coach of the Shorter Hawks basketball team, on tonight's huge game and a shot at the national title; and Kelly McCutcheon, president of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation.  

Shorter Hawks in NAIA Final Four; next game Monday at 7

Shorter Hawks beat No. 9 Rogers State (Okla.) 63-60 Saturday afternoon. Next up: winner of No. 4 Concordia (Calif.)/ No. 12 LSU Shreveport at 7 p.m. EDT Monday. 

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CMC observes National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

 

Media release: March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, and Cartersville Medical Center  joins efforts to educate Northwest Georgia communities about the importance of prevention and screening.  The American Cancer Society indicates that colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States.

 

"Colorectal cancer often starts as a polyp, long before symptoms appear," said Yaman Tayara, MD, gastroenterologist on staff at Cartersville Medical Center.   "Age is the single most important risk factor for the disease.  The key is taking healthy steps to prevent colorectal cancer, as well as scheduling a regular screening (colonoscopy) to potentially catch the disease in the earliest stages when it is most treatable."

 

Early diagnosis, education and understanding the risks can help prevent colorectal cancer.   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with age.  More than 90 percent of colorectal cancer diagnoses occur in people aged 50 years or older. 

 

Cartersville Medical Center offers these tips to help Georgians lower their risk of developing colorectal cancer:

·        Get screened—Begin regular colorectal cancer screenings by scheduling a colonoscopy at age 50.  If you have a personal or family history of colorectal cancer, talk to your physician about earlier or more frequent screenings.

·        Eat healthy—Enjoy a low-fat diet with plenty of vegetables rich in fiber and fish high in omega-3 fatty acids

·        Exercise—Get moving and exercise for at least 30 minutes at least 5 days per week.

·        Kick the habit—If you use tobacco, quit.  Avoid tobacco products if you haven't already started.

·        Avoid alcohol—If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation.

 

For more information or a free physician referral to discuss your risk for colorectal cancer, please call MedLine℠ at 800.242.5662.

Bartow resident eliminates 25,000 pounds of pollution

 Clean Air Campaign commuter services coordinator, Raina Sayer (far left) and employer program manager, Jay Gilliam (far right) recognized Cobb EMC employees (L-R) Dan Wooten of Rydal, Randy McCoy of Dallas, Milton Griffith of Acworth and David Hoggard of Dallas with Clean Air Commuter Champion Awards for eliminating 25,000 pounds of air pollution in 2011.

 

Media release: Three Cobb EMC Employees this month received the Clean Air Campaign's coveted Clean Air Commuter Champion Award, which is given out in recognition of employees who eliminated more than 25,000 pounds of air pollution in 2011.

 

Rydal's Dan Wooten, forestry foreman, Milton Griffith, forestry superintendent, and Randy McCoy, forestry superintendent, were each presented a certificate, a letter of recognition for their employer and small gifts from Jay Gilliam, employer program manager for The Clean Air Campaign.

David Hoggard, work management system administrator at Cobb EMC, was presented two plaques recognizing Cobb EMC employee Commuter Champions and Cobb EMC as a Clean Air Campaign Platinum Partner. Hoggard, a native of Dallas, Ga. and Wooten, who resides in Rydal, Ga., both commute in two of Cobb EMC's five vanpools, while Griffith and McCoy carpool together from Acworth, Ga. and Dallas, Ga., respectively.

Cobb EMC has made continued and company-wide efforts to help the environment and increase productivity through clean commuting. As a Platinum Partner, more than 20 percent of Cobb EMC employees' trips to worksites involve alternatives to driving alone, and the company now has 220 employees that participate in carpools, vanpools or compressed workweeks.

Rercord high of 84 Thursday followed by storms; same scenario today. Also due: Friday jail reports. What's ahead in Bartow County.

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Record heat, evening hail -- and more on the way?

-We saw a record high of 84 in Cartersville on Thursday and a few more hot days are ahead. The evening ended with a thunderstorm and hail. More rain is possible as well. Your forecast:

-Friday: 40% rain chance, high of 83, low of 57. 
-Saturday: 30% rain chance, high of 82, low of 53.
-Sunday: 20% rain chance, high of 85, low of 54.

 

Later this morning: Friday's Bartow County Jail reports.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County.

 

Shorter men, women continue national basketball championship hunt; broadcasts on 95.7 FM.
-Hawks play at 11:45 a.m. 

-Lady Hawks at 6:15 tonight. 

Tonight's MegaMillion jackpot worth $200 million. 
-Businessweek: Georgia lottery players 'biggest suckers in the nation' for buying tickets.

Latest public health dining scores.

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-Please join our guests Friday including U.S. Rep. Tom Graves and Shannen Ferry, Georgia Northwestern's Horticulture Program Director.

 

Today's Sports:  

-10th season home-opener is April 12 at State Mutual Stadium. First pitch: Rocket Wheeler, team's first manager.

-Miracle Field opening is April 14.  

-The Rome Braves release 2012 Promotional Calendar; filled with events celebrating 10 years of the club calling Rome home. Sports

-Rome Braves 2012 season tickets now on sale. Home opener on April 12. Single-game tickets on sale March 17.