Half-inch of snow possible early Saturday; slick roads possible. Politics: Loudermilk drafted? Democrats to meet. Regional Public Health restaurant scores: Low score for new dining spot.

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Winter weather:

-Half inch of snow possible Saturday; slick roads biggest concern

-It looks like we have a 12-hour snow window, from 1 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, with a bit more possible overnight Saturday.

-Thursday: Sunny, high of 49, low of 32.

-Friday: High of 49, low of 31. Overnight: 30% chance of rain and snow showers.

-Saturday: 40% chance of rain, show until 1 p.m.; high of 41, low of 28. Overnight: 20% chance of snow and rain.

 

Politics:

-Draft Barry Loudermilk: That's the name of the Facebook page as the dominoes prepare to fall when (not if) Phil Gingreyannounces his bid for U.S. Senate. Loudermilk's state Senate district mirrors much of Gingrey's House district.

-Floyd County Democrats to meet Saturday morning.

 

Dining:

-Rumors: Entrepreneur preparing family style dining spot; steaks to sizzle again in downtown Cave Spring.

-Weekly regional Public Health restaurant scores for Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk and Chattooga.

-Rough start for Rosedale barbecue.

 

College sports updates.

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Latest jail reports.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 1470 AM, 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests today including:

-Leanne Hand of Harbin Clinic on significant changes at the Vitality Center on Redmond Road, including a few month's membership.
-State Rep. Katie Dempsey on the first half of the 2013 General Assembly and a look at what's next.
-Coaches Vic Mitchell and Chad Warner from Shorter on post-season basketball tournaments.

Friday night-Saturday night: Our best shot at snow this winter (don't expect much). Bartow industrial park plan resurrected. Business and health updates. Public Health restaurant scores.

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20 to 30% chance of snow showers Friday night through Saturday night
-This could be our best chance of snow all winter -- but there's not much of a chance of seeing a lot of white stuff much less any accumulation.

-Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high of 57, low of 34.

-Thursday: Sunny, high of 46, low of 32.

-Friday: High of 44, low of 31; 20% chance of rain during the day; rain and snow overnight.

-Saturday, Sunday: 20% chance of rain, show; highs in the low 40s, lows near 30.

 

Pattillo resurrects Bartow industrial park idea:
-In January 2011, Stone Mountain-based Pattillo proposed a 1.6 millions-square-foot industrial park at Cassville-White Road about a half mile from I-75. But the project was withdrawn from state development of regional impact review quickly afterward.

Bartow in 2012: $832 million in projects, 1,700 jobs
-The Pattillo move comes amid the latest surge in interest in Bartow County. The 2012 annual report from the Cartersville-Bartow County Department of Economic Development is out and it is a must read in terms of success stories from what was supposed to be a so-so year. Consider:

Business
-Is this mall makeover in Mount Berry's future? An interesting update on another holding of Hull Storey Gibson Companies, the Augusta-based firm that now holds the keys to Mount Berry Square.

-Carol Morgan, managing partner of mRELEVANCE in Cartersville, named Vice Chair of Professional Women in Building by the National Association of Home Builders.

 

Tuesday's Public Health restaurant scores for Floyd, Bartow.

College sports updates.

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Latest jail reports.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 1470 AM, 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests today including:

-Author and retired police Maj. Mike Ragland on the appeal of Duck Dynasty as the show begins its new season tonight on A & E.
-Dr. Matt Mumber, Harbin Clinic Radiation Oncologist, will discuss reaction to his Sustainable Wellness, and the book signing Saturday at Barnes & Noble at Riverbend Center.

Almost an inch of rain overnight; 40-mph gusts possible today; snow late Friday? Plus: Latest business updates.

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Weather

Nearly an inch of rain so far; gusts to 40 mph possible

-What's ahead: We're in for an ugly day after a soggy night. Nearly an inch of rain has fallen since 11 p.m. Monday and now a wind advisory kicks in with sustained winds as high as 25 mph and gusts approaching 40 mph

-So far today, we've seen gusts of 31 mph at the airport.

-Tuesday: 100% rain chance, high of 59, low of 35.

-Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high of 57, low of 35.

-Thursday: Partly sunny, high of 47, low of 32.

 

Business

-LakePoint Sporting Community investment partner makes another North Georgia move: Hibernian Pacific Holdings LLC has closed on a three-building complex in west Forsyth County.

-Lowe's posts fourth quarter profits of $288 million; earnings for the year set at $2 billion. Overall sales hit $50.5 billion.

Today's Buzz

- May 11: The Coosa Valley Cycling Association's "Up the Creek Without a Pedal XXIII" offers rides of 28, 42, 60 and 101 miles this year.

-U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson will serve as a Senate co-leader of the annual Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage to historic sites of the Civil Rights movement in Alabama on March 1-3. Details

 

Monday's Public Health restaurant scores for Floyd, Bartow.

College sports updates.

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Latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 1470 AM, 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests including:

-Alana Ellenburg of Pepperell High's SADD Club on safe driving efforts in light of the new state study on teen traffic tragedies.

-Carol Morgan of M Relevance on the latest social media tips for local businesses owners.

-Brenden Bergin, one of the co-race directors for the annual Berry Half Marathon, 10K and 5K set for March 23, benefitting the elementary and middle school.

Another inch of rain due this afternoon, evening. A Floyd County teacher gave up tenure at Rome, now among those laid off. Add ATE Track Bar & Grill to 'must' list.

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Nearly an inch of rain possible mostly late afternoon, evening
-Another round of rain on the way today: We'll see light rain throughout much of the afternoon, turning heavier around 6 tonight and continuing until sunrise Tuesday.
-Monday: 30 to 100% chance of rain, high of 56, low of 46. Inch of rain due.
-Tuesday: 100% chance of rain, high of 57, low of 38.
-Wednesday: Partly sunny, high of 54, low of 34.

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia:

-Close-up on a Floyd schools layoff: Chris Parker gave up tenure at Rome City Schools for a new position at Coosa Middle. His time with Floyd County Schools ends after May as he is one of 119 people laid off as part of a $10 million budget shortfall.
-Add ATE Track Bar + Grill to you must-try list.
-Steak 'n Shake, Bojangles just about open in Cartersville.

Georgia gas prices surge another 13 cents; up 45 cents a gallon in a month. AAA South
-See our check of the lowest prices in Northwest Georgia.

 

College sports updates.

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Latest jail reports.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 1470 AM, 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests Monday including:

-The AJC's Political Insider Jim Galloway joins us to assess the budding Senate race.

-Amy Weaver of Hospitality House as we take a closer look at domestic violence such as the murder-suicide this past week involving former spouses.

1.78 inches of rain so far, more due today, more strong storms expected Monday. Redmond names Frist Humanitarian award recipients. Exchange Club selects Youth of the Year. NW Georgia Home & Garden Show this weekend in Cartersville.

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1.78 inches of rain so far; up to 1-inch more possible today -The forecast: Light rain is forecast Saturday with clearing skies and low 60s by Sunday. But the clouds return Sunday night and strong storms are expected Monday with possibility of isolated tornadoes. . -Saturday: 60% chance of rain, high of 59, low of 36. -Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 62, low of 38; 30% rain chance overnight. -Monday: 90% chance of rain, high of 55, low of 42. Weekend Headlines -Redmond Regional names 2012 Frist Humanitarian Award Recipients -Juhi Varshney, senior at Rome High, selected as Exchange Club of Rome's Youth of the Year -Merrilee LaVilla crowned Miss Shorter University   Weekend Calendar -Northwest Georgia Home & Garden Show at the Brown Center in Cartersville today from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. -Heart of the Community Walk, Ride and Paddle today at 10 a.m. at Heritage Park. -Run with the Wolves 5K & Health Walk this morning at 8:30 a.m. -Complete list of events on our Calendar   Friday's Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Floyd, Bartow. College sports updates. -Click Hometown Sports   Latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 1470 AM, 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Monday including: -The AJC's Political Insider Jim Galloway joins us to assess the budding Senate race. -Amy Weaver of Hospitality House as we take a closer look at domestic violence such as the murder-suicide this past week involving former spouses.

Bartow County Sheriff's Office receives Rx Drug Drop Box from the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators

Media release: Sheriff Clark Millsap is excited to announce that the Bartow County Sheriff's Office has received an Rx Drug Drop Box from the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) through a grant from Endo Pharmaceuticals, and the National Rx Drug Drop Box program.

Most Prescription medications should not be flushed down the toilet or thrown into the trash. The NADDI Rx Drug Drop Box program addresses a vital public health and safety issue. Medicines that languish in home medicine cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misues, and/or abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high. Studies show that individuals that abuse prescription drugs  often obtain them from family and friends, including from home medicine cabinets.

Through this grant from Endo Pharmaceuticals, the NADDI Rx Drug Drop Box program will increase the ability for patients to easily and properly dispose of unneeded, expired, or unwanted medicines. There is a great need for a permanent solution in which these medicines can be properly disposed of quickly and anonymously.

The secure drop box is located permanently at the Bartow County Sheriff's Office Administration lobby where patients can walk in and deposit their unwanted, expired medicines during normal business hours which are 8:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday.

These unwanted drugs will then be destroyed in the proper manner.

Sheriff Millsap encourages everyone in our community to participate in this program that has any unwanted, unneeded and expired pharmaceuticals.

Booth Executive Director Seth Hopkins honored by the Rotary Club of Bartow County with W. Lee Arrendale Award of Vocational Excellence.

Media release: Booth Western Art Museum Executive Director Seth Hopkins has been honored by the Rotary Club of Bartow County for the 2013 W. Lee Arrendale Award of Vocational Excellence.

 

Hopkins is the Executive Director of Georgia Museums, Inc. and Director of Booth Western Art Museum. Prior to entering the museum profession, Hopkins worked in the fields of journalism, public relations, and telecommunications management. Hired in 2000 to establish the Booth Museum, Hopkins' drive, leadership capabilities and ensuing success, positioned him to take on more responsibility as executive director of Georgia Museums, Inc. Under Hopkins vision and leadership, Georgia Museums has grown to be an important cultural leader in Georgia, encompassing over 250,000 sq. ft. of world-class museum space. His leadership has defined and impacted the community in a significant way. Last year alone, these museums served over 258,000 visitors including school children from all over Northwest Georgia.  Both Booth and Tellus were each awarded the exclusive distinction of Smithsonian Institution Affiliation. 

 

Hopkins currently serves as President of Museums West Consortium; an organization made up of 13 Western art museums in North America and is frequently called upon to speak at other institutions and jury art exhibitions. Hopkins was honored in September 2010 with the Kennesaw State University Flourish Award as Outstanding Arts Leader. In September 2012, Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau awarded Hopkins the Economic Development Leadership Award. He has been a Rotarian for the past 19 years in three different clubs and currently serves as the Program Chair for the Rotary Club of Bartow County.

 

Hopkins won the award from the club, and will also go on to compete for the award with other club Rotarians at the district level.  The W. Lee Arrendale Award for Vocational Excellence is one of the highest awards presented annually by Rotary District 6910. It recognizes the importance of service of the individual to society through excellence in one's vocation while promoting the high ethical standard of "Service Above Self."   The Bartow County Rotary Club meets every Thursday at 12:15 p.m. at the Cartersville Country Club. 

1.32 inches of rain so far, more due today, Saturday. 45 officers needed at troubled Hays State Prison. Walgreens growing again in NW Georgia; 25 new jobs. Thursday Public Health restaurant scores. Weekend calendar.

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1.36 inches of rain so far; two-thirds of an inch on the way
-Soggy Saturday on the way; sunny Sunday; rain back Monday
-Flood watch continues for Polk County, metro Atlanta..
-Friday: 80-100% rain chance, high of 55, low of 45.
-Saturday: 80%, then 20% chance of rain, high of 60, low of 35.
-Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 63, low of 43; 30% rain chance overnight.

 

Latest Walgreens due in Cartersville this summer: The 13,650-square-foot store is under construction on Tennessee Street near downtown Cartersville -- and just across the street from competitor CVS. Look for 20 to 25 jobs.

 

45 openings at Hays State Prison: The Georgia Department of Labor will assist Hays State Prison with a job fair to fill 45 Correctional Officer positions from 2 until 6 p.m. March 12 at the Chattooga County Civic Center. Starting pay is $26,754.

 

March 3-4: The Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau, Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum and Berry College host the 2013 Winter Chautauqua on Tourism.

 

Mohawk Industries reports $66 million in fourth quarter earning. Sales were also up 4% over same quarter in 2011 with $1.44 billion in sales.

 

Thursday's Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Floyd, Bartow.

 

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Latest jail reports.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 1470 AM, 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests including:

-At 7:40 a.m., a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Peachtree City office on what's behind these back-to-back rain makers -- and what's ahead.
-At 8:10, the Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable as Kevin Karel and Andrew Carter join us to put the recent week's headlines into perspective

1 to 2 inches of rain due tonight through Saturday; more on the way. Mizu sushi/hibachi opens. Regional Public Health restaurant scores; 'U' rating for two spots.

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Half inch of rain tonight, three quarters of an inch Friday

-Flash flood watch Friday, Saturday, for Polk, metro area.

-Thursday: 10%, then 100% chance of rain; high of 60, low of 46.

-Friday: 90-100% rain chance, high of 53, low of 45.

-Saturday: 30% chance of rain, high of 60, low of 36.

 

Mizu Hibachi & Sushi opens at Etowah Crossing:
-A new player in Rome's growing sushi market, the restaurant is at 140 Hicks Drive off Turner McCall.

 

Cartersville City Council meets tonight.

 

Regional Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk and Chattooga.

-Restaurants in Gordon County, Rome both get 'U' ratings.

April 20: Berry College to host Idol's Phillip Phillips.

 

U.S. Rep. Tom Graves leads state congressional delegation in annual Americans for Prosperity scorecard.The group advocates "economic freedom."

 

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Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 1470 AM, 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests including:

-Dr. John Barge, Georgia's superintendent of schools, on the recent AP test results and the issues facing Floyd Schools and others in our state.

-Logan Boss of Public Health on winter flu season and related illnesses. How are we doing so far this year?