Severe storms expect early afternoon; updates Hometown. The Buzz: Appalachian Grill scouts downtown Rome location; Mike Huckabee in Rome March 10.

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Severe storms now expected in early afternoon hours.

-Large hail, 30-mph winds, lightning, maybe tornadoes possible.

-Wind advisory in effect until 7 tonight; gusts to 35 mph likely. 

Another round of spring weather on the way:

-The severe weather season lasts from March 1 through May 31 and we're about to get another prelude later today. Northwest Georgia already went through a storm threat late last week and another is possible by this weekend.

-Watches up in Southeast: The map to the right shows tornado watches already up in some parts of the region this morning.

-In a statement late Sunday, Scotty Hancock, Floyd's emergency management director, said: "We should see large hail, heavy winds, cloud-to-ground lightning, strong winds and isolated tornadoes."

-Latest hazard weather outlook from the weather service. Click.

-Continuing updates on Bartow Headlines.

-Monday: 100% rain chance with occasional storms and some could be severe. High of 75; low of 40 with 40% rain chance overnight.

-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 61; low of 33.

-Extended forecast: Weather // Regional radar: Radar

-Pollen count from Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic. Click Pollen.

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. Click Buzz

 -Appalachian Grill still scouting for right Rome location. Greener Burger, March 10 auction sites downtown won't work out.

-Mike Huckabee (right) due in Rome March 10 for 'A Simple Government' book signing.

-Economist says healthcare growth helping heal Georgia's economy. Is Northwest Georgia leading that charge?

-Spring things: Berry Half-Marathon, Tougher Mudder.

Sunday's Bartow County Jail reports. Jail Intake Report // Incident Reports

-Links: Local police scanner.

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-No one seems to want to be No. 1 in college basketball; NFL vs. Oregon.

Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports

-2011 promotions announced: Fireworks, game specials, special guests.

-First pitch: 7 p.m. April 7, State Mutual Stadium.

 

Wind Advisory today, Changes at Northside Bank, 2011 Home & Garden Show this weekend

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Wind Advisory until 5 p.m. today. Expect winds of 15-25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Rain moving out, making way for beautiful weekend.

Your latest forecast:

-Today: 20% rain chance, high of 63; low of 33.

-Saturday: Sunny, high of 66; low of 46.

-Sunday: 30% rain chance, high of 72; low of 53 with 30% rain chance.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

-Pollen count from Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic. Click Pollen. 

-Northside Bank to sell controlling shares to two investors P. Bryon Defoor and Winston A. Porter to bring in $6.3 million in additional capital.

 

Dining

-New things coming to Chick-Fil-A as the restaurant will begin offering Banana Pudding Milkshakes on Monday.

-The Rome Chick-Fil-A Dwarf House is also preparing to re-open their concession at State Mutual Stadium for the upcoming Rome Braves season with new items. 

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores. Click 

Tellus Update: The installation of the 80-foot wind turbine has been delayed until next week due to construction problems.

 

Weekend Buzz

-Cartersville Medical Center will host a community-wide heart health event, "Cartersville Has Heart", this Saturday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the hospital's classrooms.

-Feb. 26-27: The 2011 Home & Garden Show is moving to the new Clarence Brown Conference Center in Cartersville on Feb. 26-27.  The hours: 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday; 1 until 5 p.m. Sunday.

-Latest from the Cartersville-Bartow Co. Chamber. Update

 

 Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-Who's the real culprit at Tennessee? Remember the name of Marshon Brooks.

Severe weather coming tonight; March events for Advocates and Booth Western Art Museum

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Severe weather moving our way: 100% rain chance this evening

-The Weather Channel says severe weather including possible tornadoes, high winds and large hail will be moving through the Southeast U.S. including Northwest Georgia tonight. Weather Channel Outlook

-The NWS Hazardous Outlook warns of severe thunderstorms this evening, with the worst of the storm staying north of our area. Outlook

-Thursday: 20% rain chance, high of 76; low of 58, 100% rain chance.

-Friday: 30% rain chance, high of 65; low of 35.

-Saturday: Sunny, high of 67; low of 42.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

Politics

-Today: State Sen. Barry Loudermilk hosts a town hall meeting from 6-7:15 p.m. at Etowah Senior Center, Rome.

College News

-Funeral arrangements have been announced for Lesley Henderson, an associate nursing professor at Georgia Highlands, who passed away this week.

-Shorter University's Director of Athletic Operations Ricci Lattanzi has resigned his post at Shorter.

-Shorter University staff member Tracy Batchelor to speak at today's the 42nd Annual Georgia College Personnel Association (GCPA) Conference. Shorter

Buzz

-Advocates for Children announce March events.Calendar

-March 5: The Grand Theatre Entertainment Series presents Marrakesh Express: A Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young experience at 7 p.m. Details

-Booth Western Art Museum March Events. Newsletter

Dining & Drink. Click

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores.

Wednesday's Bartow County Jail reports. Jail Intake Report // Incident Reports

-Links: Local police scanner.

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-Braves already in a hole; why GA Tech really can't afford to fire Paul Hewitt

Tellus adding 80-foot-tall wind turbine. Gas prices jump. What's ahead in Bartow. Rain returns tonight, Thursday. Arey on Sports

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Tellus adding 80-foot wind turbine:

-Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville is adding an 80-foot tall wind turbine near the outside solar house and solar panels. The turbine, like the panels, are designed to educate visitors on how renewable resources can be used. The turbine will supply some power to the museum as well. The tower for the turbine will be constructed over the next two days with the generator and blades being attached to the top on Thursday.  Tellus

Going up: Gas prices leap to $3.16-$3.18 a gallon

 

-A gallon of unleaded was $3.16 to $3.18 Tuesday evening, up more than a dime in 24 hours. Statewide, the average price was $3.10 a gallon. Experts predict it go zoom to $4 a gallon -- and maybe $5 -- because of turmoil in the Middle East. Gas prices.  In Cartersville today, prices ranged from $3.05 to $3.30 a gallon..

PowerBall jackpot at $155 million tonight. Lottery

Tuesday's Bartow County Jail reports. Jail Intake Report // Incident Reports

-Links: Local police scanner.

Your latest forecast:

-Wednesday: Some clouds, high of 64, low of 43; 10% rain chance.

-Thursday: 20% rain chance, high of 67; low of 53, 70% rain chance.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

-Pollen count from Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic. Click Pollen.

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-Maybe they should stop playing hockey and just fight; Cremins wins league title.

Politics: Updates on hotel involved in Graves/Bartow County Bank suit. Local tourism leaders at major trade show. Latest jail reports. Cartersville young aviator honored. Some rain, high of 66.

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Politics

-More problems for Calhoun inn that's the centerpiece of a legal battle between U.S. Rep. Tom Graves. Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers and Bartow County Bank. Power out; condemnation begins, says AJC report.

-Gingrey to address Seven Hills Rotary at noon today: U.S. Rep.  Phil Gingrey is the featured speaker for the Seven Hill club. Noon, Coosa Country Club. Gingrey also will tour of the new Tony E. Warren, M.D., Cancer Center this morning.

-Andrew Young talks about civil rights, world issues in visit to Shorter: He has a resume shaped in history -- Atlanta mayor, U.S. ambassador, congressman, peacemaker. Andrew Young was at Shorter Monday night as part of the university's observance of Black History Month. Young also signed copies of his book "Walk in My Shoes: Conversations Between a Civil Rights Legend and His Godson on the Journey Ahead."

-Facebook initial rallying point for group favoring Sunday alcohol package sales: Supporters have nearly 5,400 fans already and are plotting a rally on the state Capitol steps at noon Wednesday. Facebook

-Feb. 24: State Sen. Barry Loudermilk hosts a town hall meeting from 6-7:15 p.m. at Etowah Senior Center, Rome.

-Feb. 26: Bartow County Republican Party, 9 a.m. meeting, at 162 W. Main St., Suite 106. Speakers: Sen. Barry Loudermilk, Rep. Christian Coomer.

Local tourism professionals to represent region at World Trade Show. Tourism

Monday's Bartow County Jail reports. Jail Intake Report // Incident Reports

-Links: Local police scanner.

Cadet Colonel Christiana Loudermilk, 20, of Cartersville will participate in the Civil Air Patrol's Civic Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C., one of 24 top cadets selected for this activity.  Details

Your latest forecast:

-Tuesday: 20% rain chance. High of 66, low of 33.

-Wednesday: Sunny and 63, low of 45.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

 

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-Not everyone can become a film star; once-proud ACC is in semi-shambles.

 

 

Local Tourism Professionals to Represent Region at World Trade Show this Week

Media release: Georgia welcomes close to 650 delegates to the 29^th Annual Travel South USA Showcase, February 22-24, 2011 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.   The three-day conference brings domestic tour operators, receptive operators, select international tour operators and travel journalists together with more than 250 southern destinations, hotels, restaurants, attractions and travel service providers to increase tourism business and growing the region's market share of the tourist dollars spent.  

 

      "We are thrilled to welcome Travel South Showcase delegates to Georgia and eager to showcase our world-class attractions, history, culture and Southern hospitality," said Kevin Langston, Chairman of Travel South USA and Deputy Commissioner for Tourism for the Georgia Department of Economic Development.  "We have had tremendous support from the Georgia tourism industry in planning and hosting this prestigious conference."

 Cartersville tourism leaders are among those who are showcasing the state this week, as the Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted a pre-familiarization tour of the community this past weekend.  Delegates from five tour companies and two freelance travel writers were the CVB's guests for an overnight stay and dinner, plus guided tours of Booth Western Art Museum, Barnsley Gardens Resort and Tellus Science Museum.  CVB Deputy Director Regina Wheeler, Group Tour Coordinator Louise Young Harris, and Executive Director Ellen Archer shared the hosting duties.  On Tuesday and Thursday of this week, Archer and Harris will also represent Cartersville and its neighbors in 17 northwest Georgia counties to those delegates visiting the trade booth hosted by the Historic High Country Travel Association.  Both Archer and Wheeler are past-Presidents of the association.

Travel South USA is America's oldest and largest regional travel promotion organization, formed in 1965 by resolution presented at the Southern Governor's Conference. The long-standing regional collaboration of the state tourism offices of  Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia provides a foundation to positively position tourism as a vital and dynamic element in the region's economic development.  Tourism ranks throughout the region as one of the top three industries, behind manufacturing and agriculture, and is responsible for $122.6 billion in spending by visitors, generating 1.37 million direct jobs, $29.7 billion in worker paychecks, and almost $16 billion in state and local taxes.  For more information, visit www.TravelSouthUSA.com for consumer information and for travel industry information, www.TravelSouthUSA.org.

 

PHOTO CAPTION:

Representatives from five motorcoach tour companies and two travel writers visited the Booth Western Art Museum on Saturday as part of a Travel South familiarization tour hosted by the Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development and local tourism businesses.  Pictured left to right are:  Renee Gordon, Smooth Traveler columnist Philadelphia Sun Newspaper; Janet Cochran, regional representative for GDEcD; Edward Sturrup, president of Tour Trends, Ltd.; Tara Currier, marketing director Booth Western Art Museum; Gail Arndt, Tour Trends, Ltd; Donnis Lomonaco, JACO Tours; Sherry S. Johnson, owner of JACO Tours; Jay Kirkpatrick, sales director of Sweet Magnolia Tours – TN; Dale and David Particelli, travel consultant and tour escort, Millstream Travel; freelance writer Kevin Wierzbicki; Regina Wheeler, CVB deputy director; Louise Young Harris, CVB group tour coordinator; and Debbie and Alan Muir, Tally Ho Vacations.

Fire threat high even with rain due tonight. Buzz: Cold real estate market a heat wave for auction companies. Business updates. Arey on sports.

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-Cold real estate market creates heat wave for local auction companies. Downtown Rome auction just one example. 

-The time is right for a Northwest Georgia independent sports council.

-Buzzing: Chamber salutes members; Harvest Moon's lunch tweaks; Home & Garden Show this weekend; AT & T open on Turner McCall.    

Even with wet forecast, fire danger rating high
-Weather service statement: "High fire danger conditions are expected from mid-morning through early evening due to strong winds and 'dry fuels' (vegetation killed by winter weather)."

-Presidents Day: High of 70, low of 45. 50% rain chance tonight.
-Tuesday: Decreasing clouds. High of 62, low of 33.

 

Grim words on surging gas prices:
-"Retail gas prices are starting the week a little higher, with a 4-cent increase in the national average from last week."  The national average price of unleaded: $3.16 per gallon. In Georgia: $3.09.

 

Link to daily pollen count returns today.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports. New: link to Bartow police scanner.

 

What's ahead in Bartow County: Busy week, ending with home and garden show at Brown Center.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey.

-Want to see a spring game? You might take a trip to Baton Rogue.

         

Rome Braves updates. Braves

-Bobby Cox figurine, Jason Heyward bobble head highlight Romes Braves promotions schedule. Also: Sunday-Thursday game specials.

-2011 first pitch: 7 p.m. April 7, State Mutual Stadium.

What's ahead in Bartow County. Regional buzz. Quake shakes Blue Ridge. Latest jail reports--and now scanner link. Great weekend forecast.

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Regional Buzz

-Enrollment surge at Georgia Northwestern Technical College continues:

Some 6,367 students enrolled for winter quarter 2011. Expanded details

-Rome man, two others sentenced in $4 million timber scheme. Details

-United Community Bank, WOW!, Enterprise among 40 brands identified as J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champions. Details

-Veterans Service Office coming to Summerville. Details

Thursday's Bartow County Jail reports. Incident Reports // Jail Intake Report

-Links: Local police scanner.

Latest updates from the chamber of commerce. Click Chamber

A whole lot of shaking (OK, 2.2 on the Richter scale) going on:

-Residents and guests of nearby Blue Ridge and Murphy, Tenn., probably felt a slight shaking Friday morning as a small earthquake, measuring 2.2 on the Richter scale, rumbled at 2:14 a.m. The quake hit about 15 miles from both cities. No damage had been reported as of 6:45 this morning. Quake

-A smaller quake, 1.8 on the scale, hit near Spring City, Tenn., a week earlier.

Your latest weather: Another dose of spring; rain returns Monday.

-Friday: High of 69, low of 47.

-Saturday: 'Party sunny,' high of 68, low of 45.

-Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 66, low of 47.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-Clemson might consider calling in sick; NASCAR's Dale Jr. has nothing but bad luck.

First-time jobless claims down nearly 24% in Bartow. High of 71 today. Thursday Bartow County Jail reports. Latest food inspection scores.

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First-time unemployment insurance claims drop; surge in Gordon

	January	December	Jan. 2010	12-month %
Bartow	1,196	911	1,577	Down 24.2%
Chattooga	108	112	142	Down 23.9%
Floyd	1,411	1,587	1,494	Down 5.6%
Gordon	1,644	1,073	1,156	Up 42.2%
Polk	649	624	834	Down 22.2%
Georgia	89,659	75,635	95,264	Down 5.9%

 

The January report on first-time unemployment insurance applications shows some encouragement in most Northwest Georgia counties -- except for a striking 42.2 percent surge in Gordon County.

-Bartow County say claim drop more than 24 percent when compared to January 2010 followed by 23.9 percent in Chattooga and 22.2 percent in Polk.

-Floyd saw a 5.6 percent drop, smaller than the 5.9 percent year-over-year drop posted by the entire state. Of the 14 major metropolitan areas in the state, only Columbus, Rome and Savannah reported decreases in claims filed in January vs. December 2010. Floyd posted a 12 percent month-over-month drop.
-Statewide, 89,659 laid-off workers filed initial claims in January, an increase of 14,024, or 18.5 percent, from 75,635 filed in December. But there was a decline of 5,605, or 5.9 percent, from 95,264 filed in January 2010. Much of the over-the-month increase in statewide claims occurred in manufacturing, construction, administrative and support services and trade.
-Quotable: "Most of these were seasonal layoffs that occur each year," said state Labor Commissioner Mark Butler (right). "However, I am concerned that the number of long-term unemployed Georgians continues to increase. This is a sure sign that the state's job market remains soft."

Feb. 17: Cartersville City Council meets at 7 p.m. Hear live coverage on WBHF AM 1450 or on our webcast. Work session at 6 p.m. Agenda

Two lanes on I-75 to be closed today: From DOT--Motorists should expect a double lane closure on I-75 northbound between Exits 306 (Folsom Road/Ga. 140) and 312 (Ga. 53). This closure is necessary for Georgia DOT to install an overhead sign on the interstate. The two left lanes will be closed just after the morning rush hour, around 8:30 a.m., and reopened around  4:30 p.m. 

Thursday's Bartow County Jail reports. Incident Reports // Jail Intake Report

Weather: Spring fling continues with sunny skies, high of 71 today.

-Thursday: Watch early morning fog. High of 71, low of 44.

-Friday: Beautiful day with a high of 73, low of 49.

-Weekend: Low 70s, mid 40s at night; rain late Sunday?

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-Do nothing, make money; who's in line to coach basketball at Georgia Tech?

 

 

 

 

From WBHF: Phoenix Air wins $10M NASA contract. River Thai closes in Cartersville. Latest jail reports. Regional: Tennis center size, cost rise. Behind Tony E. Warren, MD, Cancer Center

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Breaking news from WBHF AM 1450 AM: "Phoenix Air has been awarded a 2 year contract with NASA valued at approximately $10 million, a great win for a local business here in Bartow County." Link // About Phoenix Air

Cartersville's River Thai closes:  The popular Thai restaurant at 328 E. Main St. has closed. As posted on Downtown Cartersville's Facebook page: "The food at River Thai was excellent, the presentation was superb and we have lost a fabulous restaurant!"

Tennis Center of Georgia grows again; now at 82 courts

-Watch Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College animation. Click

-Already imagined as the  largest tennis center in the United States, the newly Tennis Center of Georgia at Berry College has grown from 74 courts to a proposed 82 courts. The Rome News reports the price tag has grown as well, now to nearly $18.7 million. And still left up in the air: how to pay for it.

-The Convention and Visitors Bureau has released the nearly four-minute animation that takes visitors on a tour of the proposed tennis complex. It will be augmented by a voice over being done by Bob Berry, which is in production. It also features an introduction from Gordon Smith of Rome, above, who's the executive director and chief operating officer of the U.S. Tennis Association.

-For a look at the current plans and promotional package. The package includes additional details, including a 2012 opening date.  Click Tennis.

The Tony E. Warren, M.D., Cancer Center due by April: Harbin Clinic's gleaming new one-stop venue for total cancer care and treatment has an official name and an opening date targeted for April.  Health

8th Rome International Film Festival is Sept. 9-10: "Spectacular independent films from the USA, Singapore, Iraq, Russia, the UK, Australia and Taiwan" already have been submitted for review and the deadline for entires still have more than two months to go. You can follow the festival at RIFF.tv or via the new Facebook page.

Tuesday's Bartow County Jail reports. Jail Intake Report // Incident reports

 

Your latest forecast: A blast from the past--it's an all-70s weekend.

-Wednesday: Partly sunny, high of 65, low of 42.

-Thursday: Watch early morning fog. High of 69, low of 44.

-Weekend: Mostly sunny, low 70s.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-Kansas was No. 1 for less than six hours; Cam Newton banks his first million.

Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports

-Highlights from the Hot Stove Gathering.  

-First pitch: 7 p.m. April 7, State Mutual Stadium.

Regional health showcase coming together March 15. Loudermilk wants definition of when life begins changed. Latest jail reports. Regional: Tennis center to be review. Key news update by 11 this morning.

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Registration continues for region's premiere health showcase: Health & Wellness Showcase 2011, the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commece's annual health expo, is set for March 15 from 3 to 7 p.m.

-Please check back around 11 this morning for a key news update.

What next for Tennis Center of Georgia?

-Members of the Floyd County Commission and Rome City Commission will meet tonight at 5 at The Forum to discuss the proposed Tennis Center of Georgia as well as potential projects for a possible regional sales tax program. But the big topic will be what's being called the largest tennis center in the nation. Click Hometown

Calhoun High graduate Ed Lockett Jr. has spent more than 15 years working as a missionary in impoverished Haiti. Thirteen months ago, the lethal earthquake brought new hardship to the nation and the children under Lockett's care. They continue to rebound and rebuild but Lockett still has concerns for his community and the country. Natalie Simms reports. Haiti

Monday's Bartow County Jail reports. Jail Intake Report // Incident Reports

Tuesday's buzz:

-Acworth man charged with theft: Source: Sheriff's office. An Acworth man has been arrested in connection with taking and destroying items from a residence in Acworth. According to Sheriff Clark Millsap, Investigators arrested Donald John Smith, 47, of 4476 Pecan Lane. Allegedly, Smith had been staying at the above residence for a few months and sometime between Jan.26 and Feb. 9, he took property that belonged to the owner of the property, and sold the property to a local scrap yard. Smith had apparently also did damage to another item that belonged to the property owner in order to sell it for scrap. Smith was charged with one count of Theft by Taking (felony), and one count of Criminal Damage to Property Second Degree. He was taken to the Bartow County Jail and has since bonded out on a $10,000 bond.

-Local  beer plant brews water to help storm victims: A New Mexico TV station reports Anheuser-Busch's Cartersville plant is "providing 2,156 cases or more than 51,000 cans of drinking water for use by families affected by a compromised water supply in Ruidoso, N.M."  The water is expected to arrive today. Details.

-Latest updates from Sen. Barry Loudermilk. Click

-Feb. 18: Keep Bartow Beautiful joins Bartow Master Gardeners, Georgia Forestry Commission, others to celebrate Georgia's Arbor Day. Details

 

After Monday's high of 68, more sunshine today
-Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high of 61, low of 35.

-Wednesday: Partly sunny, high of 63, low of 42.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-Injuries wreck the ACC; Tech embarrasses itself; don't look now but Cliff Ellis is back.

Bartow joins in celebrating Georgia's Arbor Day

Media release: Keep Bartow Beautiful will be partnering with Bartow Master Gardeners, Georgia Forestry Commission, and a host of other community partners to celebrate Georgia's Arbor Day on Friday, February 18. Celebrating both Valentine's Day and National Heart Month, the theme is "Garden with Heart—Plant a Tree." The color red is closely tied to Valentine's Day, and two of the tree selections will reflect that color theme. Also, gardening, and tree planting in particular, is a great heart-healthy hobby for all ages. Over 300 calories an hour are burned through gardening!

 

See the list of activities below:

• Thursday, February 17 at 11:30 a.m. - ATCO Community Park Tree Planting near the little league fields with partners Sharp Top Trees, Cartersville Parks and Recreation, Keep Bartow Beautiful Board, Bartow Master Gardeners, Cartersville City Council, and Cartersville Women's Club. Two red maples will be planted. For more information, contact Greg Anderson at Cartersville Parks and Recreation, 770-607-6173 or ganderson@cityofcartersville.org
• Thursday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m. - Mayor Matt Santini and the Cartersville City Council meeting will recognize Georgia's Arbor Day during the City Council meeting with the signing of a proclamation. Community partners will be present at this event. For more information, contact Richard Osborne at Cartersville Planning and Development, 770-387-5614 or rosborne@cityofcartersville.org
• Friday, February 18—Bartow County Master Gardeners will pass out tree seedlings while supplies last, at five area locations—Bartow County Courthouse (Frank Moore Complex Building); Adairsville City Hall; Cartersville City Hall; Emerson City Hall; Kingston City Hall.  Tree selections this year include red maple, redbud; sawtooth oak, and longleaf pine.  Keep Bartow Beautiful purchases tree seedlings from the Georgia Forestry Commission for community distribution, and the Master Gardeners coordinate the effort to distribute and hand out the seedlings, while providing planting instructions.  Supplies are limited, one seedling per person, and they go fast!  
• Other community tree plantings will take place at Bartow County's Hamilton Crossing Park and at Douglas Street United Methodist Church. 

 

For more information, contact Keep Bartow Beautiful at 770-387-5167, or email phillipsm@bartowga.org or henshaws@bartowga.org.   

Quallity Inn on U.S. 41 up for auction. New Bartow school hours today; board meets tonight. What's ahead in Bartow County. Sweetheart of a forecast.

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Quality Inn on U.S. 41 up for auction.

New Bartow County school hours begin today. Details

-Elementary 7:50 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

-Middle and high: 8:20 a.m.-4:05 p.m.

What's ahead in Bartow County:

-Feb. 14: Bartow County School Board meets at 6 p.m. Agenda.

-Feb. 14-15: CSX closing Sugar Valley Road near Cassville Road to work on railroad crossing from Monday, Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Sugar Valley Road will be closed to thru traffic between SR 293/Cassville Road and Mayflower Street  The recommended alternate route will be Mayflower Street to Goodyear Avenue and vice-versa.

-Feb. 17:  State Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R- Cassville) will host a Town Hall meeting. 6-7:15 p.m., Beaver's Drive Senior Center, Cartersville.

-Feb. 17: Cartersville City Council meets at 7 p.m..Hear live coverage on WBHF AM 1450 AM or on our webcast.

-Feb. 18: Booth Western Art Museum will be unveiling a letter from President Barack Obama that will be added to it's collection of presidential history at 11 a.m. in honor of President's Day 2011. Details

-Feb. 19: Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance from 7-9 p.m. at the Civic Center. Call (770) 387-5625 for more info.

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. Click here 

-A mission of mercy: Team of Northwest Georgia doctors pays own way to Haiti 13 months after killer quake to offer help -- and hope.

-Steak N Shake adds breakfast starting Wednesday.

-Add Cartersville hotel to local auction list.

-Wine News Vine: Tasting this Friday; two wine packages in Saint Mary's auction Saturday; Johnny Mitchell's March 3 wine dinner.  

Your latest forecast: Dazzling week ahead

-Monday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Low of 32.
-Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high of 59, low of 34.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

Sunday's Bartow County Jail reports. Incident Reports // Jail Intake Report

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-Urban Meyer says college football is 'full of garbage;' Tech after Tubby Smith?

760 acres adjacent to Dream Parks being marketed. A few minutes with Shorter's new president. Dining updates. Great weekend forecast.

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760 acres adjoining Dream Parks project being marketed

-Here's the first indicator of the potential of the new Dream Parks at Lakepoint project proposed for the Emerson area, CityBiz Real Estate reports

"Carter and Wilson Hull & Neal have been selected to market the 760-acre property in Emerson, Ga., adjacent to the LakePoint Sporting Community and Town Center... 'The property is ideal for a hospitality-focused development that will serve the new sports complex,' said Carter's Rob Adamson, who also played a role in marketing a portion of the 1,380-acre property where LakePoint is contracted to be built." Click CityBiz

-'Dream Team' staying busy as front-end work continues: In recent days, representatives of the project have spoken before the Cartersville Little League banquet and Cartersville Rotary.

Menu: Opi's Roadhouse has most unique menu in Northwest Georgia thanks to 'Highway 53' special. Dining

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores. Regional report

-Joe Frank Harris, Jr. has been named the interim President and CEO of the Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce according to WBHF. WBHF

-Latest updates from the chamber of commerce. Details

-Feb. 18: Booth Western Art Museum will be unveiling a letter from President Barack Obama that will be added to it's collection of presidential history at 11 a.m. in honor of President's Day 2011. Details

Thursday's Bartow County Jail reports. Jail Intake Report // Incident Reports

Forecast: Nothing but sunshine for the next few days

-Friday: Sunny, high of 47, low of 19.

-Saturday:  Warmer, high near 52, low of 26.

-Sunday: Sunny with a high of 59, low of 3`.

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-Other than that, Auburn should have a magnificent year in football.

Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports

-Highlights from the Hot Stove Gathering.  

-First pitch: 7 p.m. April 7, State Mutual Stadium.

 

No closings to report following light snow overnight. Cold nights ahead, then nice weekend

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Weather updates:

-No school closings announced so far following light overnight snow and temperatures around freezing.

-Winter storm advisory, in effect through noon today, could be canceled early as storm system quickly slips out of the area.

-DOT: No major problems reported on roads in Northwest Georgia

Forecast: Frigid nights will give way to great Sunday

-Thursday: High of 41, wins to 20 mph. Low of 21.

-Friday: Sunny, high of 47, low of 22.

-Saturday:  Warmer, high near 53, low of 27.

-Sunday: Sunny with a high of 59, low of 32

-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

-Severe Weather Awareness Week. Details & tips

What's next

-Faithful followers of Farmers' Almanac say Northwest Georgia due for a significant snow -- up to 10 inches -- by month's end.

Today's Headlines

-Doss out, Lewis in for district DOT seat: Former Cartersville state Rep. Jeff Lewis is the new District 11 representative on the State Transportation Board, ousting Rome's David Doss, right, who was seeking a new five-year term. Details

-Congressmen Phil Gingrey, Tom Graves demand swifter implementation of the Secure Communities Initiative in Georgia to combat illegal immigration. Politics

-Shorter University to announce new president during news conference Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Current President Harold Newman announced his retirement last year. The new president would take office on June 1.

-Harbin Clinic's Oncology Department has been named the top practice in the state for 2010 by The Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology. Health

-Shorter's Third Annual Striking Out Breast Cancer Saturday. Breast cancer

Wednesday's Bartow County Jail reports. Jail Intake Report // Incident Reports

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-Underclassmen leaving college early for the NFL seems to be paying off

Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports

-Highlights from the Hot Stove Gathering.  

-First pitch: 7 p.m. April 7, State Mutual Stadium.