-Okinawa Restaurant about a month away: With a pouring license granted by Cartersville city officials, look for the new Okinawa Restaurant in Guyton Park at 1010 Tennessee St. to open within a month or so. It is another Eddie Yap project (he's behind Blue Fin in Rome).
-Berry Business Outlook topic: 'Weathering the Economic Storm': The 27th annual Berry College Business Outlook Conference will focus on "Weathering the Economic Storm: Looking at what lies ahead for the global/U.S. economy and Georgia's economic outlook." Dr. Rajeev Dhawan, the director of the economic forecasting center at Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business, is the keynote speaker. The presentation begins with lunch at 11:30 a.m., Dhawan's report at 12:15 and closing Q & A at 1 p.m. with Al Hodge, president and CEO of the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce. For details, online registration ($30 per person and $200 for table of eight), click Berry
-Housing starts offer ray of hope: The reason, reports Bloomberg: "U.S. housing starts in February unexpectedly snapped the longest streak of declines in 18 years, raising optimism the market may be finally finding a floor." > Story
Campus Headlines
-Berry Lady Vikings begin NAIA tournament play this afternoon: After an 18-14 season and finishing as runner-up in the SSAC tournament, the Berry Lady Vikings take on the Vanguard Lady Lions today. The NAIA women's tournament is in Jackson, Tenn. Click preview.
-WLAQ AM 1410 has coverage over the air and online> Web cast
-Siren tests set for Georgia Highlands' Rome campus Wednesday: Georgia Highlands College will be testing the Whelen Emergency Alert System, a combination voice and siren system, so it will be very loud. County emergency officials have been notified that the test will take place. The test should last around 15 minutes, with only a short blast or two from the siren.
-March 19/Big crowd due for CVTC's final graduation> Downtown
-Green light for Georgia Highlands-Kennesaw State Dallas site> CH
-Shorter's Justin Maxey places first in Young Organists competition> CH .
Dining & Drink
-Dahlonega wine series: This final snapshot: Montaluce.
-Regional public health inspection scores for local restaurants.
WeatherCenter/brought to you by Roman Court
-Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
-Wednesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
-Thursday: 30% chance of showers, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 74.
-For more, click WeatherCenter
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable / brought to you by Riverside Toyota
-Everybody's watching Ty Lawson's big toe, where Jeff Capel may buy a home. Click Arey
Rome Braves preseason updates
-Former Braves catcher Javy Lopez to throw first pitch Opening Night.
-Single ticket sales under way at State Mutual Stadium
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