Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Tuesday's updates

 
Expanded Weather updates

Frigid start to the new year--and snow due Thursday, Thursday night

-Steady wind, gusts just make it feel even colder> Wind chill. 
-Tuesday: Sunny, high near 32. North wind 5-15 mph, gusts to 20 mph. 
-Tuesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12. 
-Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 40. 
-Wednesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. 
-Thursday: 50% chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. 
-Thursday night: 30% chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low of 21.

-Friday: High of 37. Low of 16.

-Extended forecast> Click  / Regional radar

-Normal for this time of year: high of 49, low of 29.

-Records: Mostly in the low teens with 3 degrees on Jan. 9, 1070> Click

 
Bella Roma Grill on the way soon:

-You might see some cars at the new restaurant in front of State Mutual Stadium in coming days but they'll only be part of a test. Eddie Hasko's second Rome restaurant,Bella Roma Grill, is nearing completion but opening day is still a bit off, he says. Some last-minute construction issues and overall training need attention before a formal opening date is set, Hasko says. Look for an announcement on opening day soon. Bella Romaremains in full operation in front of Armuchee Village. The original location will remain in business after the stadium site opens.

Rome teacher, about to deploy to Iraq, plans to blog about the experience: Chris Parker, a captain in the Army reserve, begins his fourth tour overseas next month> Buzz

Tuesday's Buzz:

-Mumber named cancer scholar, earns $500,000 research grant> Health

-Colleges: Shorter looks back at fruitful fives years, what's to come in 2010. Plus: Georgia Northwestern's timetable on Catoosa Campus> Headlines

-Hunnicutt to coach at Model? We continue to hear reports that former Pepperell High coach Lynn Hunnicutt will be named head football coach at Model High. A media briefing is set for 9 a.m. Wednesday to announce a hire.

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable> Arey
-NBA's wild west should be watched carefully; newest rule: no gun fights.

Dining Guide> Click

-Latest restaurant public health inspection scores for Northwest Georgia

Wine News Vine> Click

-Several North Georgia wineries closing for January.

Downtown Headlines> Downtown
-What's ahead in downtown Rome this month.
 DDA board to meet Thursday.

Sports/Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium> Sports

-Atlanta Braves' ace Tommy Hanson to appear at Rome Braves' Hot Stove Gathering at The Forum Jan. 25> Sports

-Rome Braves offer new 12-pack flex ticket plans.

-Registration, training begin for 3rd Berry Half Marathon March 6.

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