Lady Cats Ink Adairsville’s Bramblett

Cutline-1: "Shown seated from left are Bobby Joe Bramblett, father, Mallory Bramblett, and Sonia Bennett, mother. Standing from left are Brett Bramblett, brother, Meredith Barnhill, Adairsville High School Head Girls' Basketball Coach, Jim Williams, Georgia Northwestern Head Women's Basketball Coach, and Linda Greene, grandmother."

 

Cutline-2: "NJCAA Region XVII Women's Basketball Coach of the Year Jim Williams, right, speaks with Adairsville alum and newest Lady Cats signee Mallory Bramblett (Adairsville) shortly after her May signing at Adairsville High School (GA)."

 

(Adairsville, Georgia) – As one Adairsville alum who left her mark on Lady Cats basketball gets set to ink with four-year Toccoa Falls, it's Tiger Country that will once again provide Georgia Northwestern with another outside threat to help fill Emily Cole's place on the NJCAA hardwood.

 

Standing at 5-foot-5, Adairsville grad Mallory Bramblett has committed to playing her first year at NJCAA Region XVII defending champion Georgia Northwestern. "She's very unselfish and she is a great pass maker. The hustle and attitude we saw at an open workout recently was very eye-opening," said Lady Cats Head Women's Basketball Coach Jim Williams. "She's a team player and she really knows the game."

 

Cole, a Lady Cat captain and a former NJCAA All-Region shooting guard for Georgia Northwestern, will be signing a letter of intent to play in June to play for NCAA Division III Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa, Georgia this fall.

 

As for the latest signee, the Lady Tiger four-year starter will begin her pursuit of an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree this fall at Georgia Northwestern. "I've heard great things from Emily (Cole) about the program and I feel we will have a ton of fun and have a chance at going far," said last year's double digit scorer for Adairsville. "Emily had a lot of success there and I think this year's group will have a real chance at that, too."

 

First picking up the basketball at eight years old, Bramblett played ball with mostly boys early on. "It was physical, but I really learned a lot and liked that style of game," said Bramblett. Rounding out the 2013 recruiting class for Georgia Northwestern are GHSA prep standouts 6-foot forward Caroline Long (Model) and 5-foot-10 Tiana Jones (Summerville).

 

Georgia Northwestern finished the 2012-13 season with a 15-10 mark. Williams was named the NJCAA's Region XVII Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season. The NJCAA Region XVII title was vacated in 2013 leaving the Lady Cats as the defending champs once again from their capture of the 2012 title; a season crown that came complete with a trip to the district level of the NJCAA National Women's Basketball Tournament.

 

Bramblett will be learning from last year's NJCAA Region XVII All-First Team starters Kiarra Parks and Alyssa Nichelson. Parks, a Cleveland, Tennessee native, dropped in 11 points a game last season as a freshman. In her first year removed from her prep play at Georgia's Pepperell High School, Parks also pulled down four boards, dished out three assists, and stole two balls each outing. Nichelson, a Creekview High School (Canton, GA) alum, also added 11 points a pop on the season.  

 

Tryouts and open workouts for the 2013-14 Lady Cats will be posted at BobcatsCountry.com. For more information on Bobcats and Lady Cats Athletics at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, visit BobcatsCountry.com, contact the Office of Sports Information at 706.764.3813, or e-mail to dfoley@gntc.edu.

Chattahoochee Tech to offer majors-level Biology courses

Media Release: Chattahoochee Technical College recently announced the expansion of its biology class offerings to include the first ever majors-level biology course provided by a Technical College System of Georgia school. Spanning two semesters, Principles of Biology covers a wide range of topics, including biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, natural selection, botany and zoology.

Principles of Biology is the course that lays the foundation for virtually every other science course," said Chattahoochee Technical College Biology Instructor Dr. Juanita Forrester. "It is a prerequisite for most upper level courses."

The course joins a growing list of classes that are part of articulation agreements with local four-year colleges and universities, as well as private and independent institutions. Students can now complete all of the general education/core requirements for a four-year degree at one of Chattahoochee Technical College's eight campuses at a fraction of the cost. According to Forrester, the classes at Chattahoochee Technical College have many advantages beyond lower tuition costs.

"We provide the same course, but with far fewer students," said Forrester. "Biology students at CTC are guaranteed to have one-on-one attention, and instruction that is tailored to their needs.  By providing students with a strong background in general biology, we help ensure their success in later courses as they progress toward their science degree."   

While the classes are smaller, the standards and rigor associated with the course are on par with the University System of Georgia equivalent, added Forrester. The class is designed to provide students with a firm grasp of concepts and scientific practice through lab sections of the course.

Currently the Principles of Biology courses are offered during the day at the North Metro Campus in Acworth. As the demand for the course increases, CTC will expand times and locations accordingly.

For more information on programs, admission and financial aid, call 770-528-4545 or log on to www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu.

Busy weekend ahead. Forecast: Mid 80s; storm chance Sunday: 80%. Update on Jase Roberston (Duck Dynasty) visit to Rome Sept. 14. Latest regional business news

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Work continues on expanded Hawthorn Suites in downtown Rome. -Three other big projects under way along Broad Street.   Jase Robertson (Duck Dynasty) ticket information due today -The Sept. 14 visit on behalf of Rome Area Youth for Christ already is one of the most discussed events this year.   Rome Braves' BBQ Sundae doesn't make the final four -The Minor League Baseball food fight is down to the last four entries -- or is that entrees? -- including a Gwinnett Braves' sandwich that sounds awful familiar to Rome's sundae. How to vote.   What you need to know about a busy weekend in Bartow -Farmer's market, car show, concert on the agenda. -Thursday Public Health restaurant inspection scores.    Weekend weather: Storm chance rises on Sunday -Friday: 20% rain chance, high of 86, low of 67. -Saturday: 30% rain chance, high of 86, low of 68. -Sunday: 80% chance of storms, high of 83, low of 66.   Latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Friday including: -Scottie Edwards will discuss Saturday's return of the Exchange Club of Rome's First Saturday Sale at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds.  -Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable as Kevin Karel and Andrew Carter join us to add context to the week's past headlines.

Hometown Sports -Rally gives Rome 8-7 win over Hickory; fourth straight W. -Tonight at 7: Hickory at Rome. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.

America's Car-Mart coming to Rome; 120-plus locations across Southeast. Unity to enhance Rome campus. Regional Public Health restaurant scores. Mid 80s today; storms by Sunday?

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America's Car-Mart coming to Martha Berry at John Davenport -Work under way on former Heritage Nissan spot.   New bar, new look at Old Havana locations in Rome, Cartersville.   Unity Christian sets focus on enhancements to main Rome campus.   Free lunches (and some breakfast) for hungry Floyd County students.   Regional Public Health restaurant reports: Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk and Chattooga updates.   Weather Keep an eye on Sunday's forecast -Thursday: Mostly sunny, high of 85, low of 66. -Friday: 30% rain chance, high of 85, low of 66. -Saturday: 30% rain chance, high of 88, low of 68. -Sunday: 70% chance of storms, high of 86, low of 66.   Latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Thursday including: -Crystal Paulk-Buchanan of Georgia Emergency Management on what Saturday's start of the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season and what it means to Northwest Georgia -- as well as your summer vacation. -Joe Schulman of Tellus Science Museum on this summer's 'Dinosaur Awareness' program and how to participate.

Hometown Sports -Beachy, Rome Braves blank Charleston, 3-0. -Tonight at 7: Hickory at Rome. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.  Click

Leadership Bartow Alumni Association Hosts Breakfast with C.J. Stewart

Media Release- Leadership Bartow Alumni Association (LBAA) invites the community to attend breakfast with C.J. Stewart, former Chicago Cubs outfielder and founder of the nonprofit organization L.E.A.D. The event is Tuesday, June 11, and will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Heritage Baptist Church. Because C.J. is a dynamic speaker with a worthwhile message about inspiring youth, LBAA is welcoming those who have not participated in Leadership Bartow to attend. Tickets are $12 for LBAA members and $15 for other guests.

 

Stewart grew up in one of Atlanta's most dangerous housing projects, Hollywood Courts. Although statistically the odds were not in his favor, Stewart used the sport of baseball to transcend statistics and become a compassionate, engaged member of society. The kindness of strangers in his community enabled him to play competitive baseball in high school, providing exposure to college programs. His talent and hard work resulted in a baseball scholarship to Georgia State University and eventually the opportunity to be drafted by the Chicago Cubs.

 

Having achieved great professional success and feeling appreciative of the supportive gifts he received from others in his childhood community, Stewart and his wife, Kelli, founded L.E.A.D. (Launch, Expose, Advise, Direct) in order to give back to inner city youth in Atlanta. L.E.A.D.'s mission is to create positive outcomes for at-risk, minority, inner-city youth by leveraging the

relationship between education, athletics and service.

 

"C.J. and Kelli Stewart have received numerous awards for their outstanding work with underprivileged youth," says LBAA Chairman Rick Kollhoff. "This is a great opportunity for our own community to learn more about assisting kids with great potential and little resources. We see a strong connection between the Stewarts' efforts and our own LBAA mission to actively pursue positive change through community leadership development."  

 

Limited space is available and reservations are required. Contact Leslie McMillan, 770-382-1466 or leslie@cartersvillechamber.com, to reserve your space.

Tellus issues 'dinosaur watch.' New look for downtown Cartersville website. Jase Robertson visit to be at State Mutual Stadium Sept. 14. Atlanta pitcher Beachy on the mound for Rome Braves at 1 this afternoon. Upper 80s today

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Beware of dinosaurs! Tellus has a busy summer planned with plenty of tips on dinosaur awareness.

 

Downtown Cartersville gets a  new web home.

Riverside Auto Group getting a tune-up -- and oil change (area)   Jase Robertson's visit with the Rome Area Youth for Christ will take place at State Mutual Stadium.   Roma Mia Ristorante Italiano now open on U.S. 27 in Armuchee. -Tuesday's Public Health restaurant scores.   Bike/walk to returning Farmer's Market a week from today. -2013 market opens Saturday at Ridge Ferry; special event is June 5.   Weather service watching potential for late Saturday or early Sunday storms in our area.   Weather; Warm weekend on the way. -Wednesday: Sunny, high of 87, low of 65. -Thursday: Mostly sunny, high of 85, low of 66. -Friday: Sunny, high of 87, low of 66.     Latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Wednesday including: -Mike Morton of the Rome Tea Partyon 'A Forum on Common Core State Standards,' 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Charles C. Parker Senior Center.  -Dalton Mayor David Pennington, a possible GOP gubernatorial candidate in 2014. -Ann Hortman of the convention and visitors bureau on the 2013 edition of the Clocktower Classic handcycling event.

Hometown Sports -23 hits between them, Rome edges Charleston 9-8. -Rome hosts the RiverDogs today at 1 p.m.  Atlanta's Brandon Beachy scheduled to pitch. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.  Click

Cave Spring's Steakhouse on the Square ready to sizzle. Local LEGO fanatic needs your vote. Finster Fest gets big spread in Atlanta magazine. Warm, dry week ahead.

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The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. -Steakhouse on the Square ready to cook: After months of prep work, Linde Marie Wentz has taken a blast from the past in Cave Spring and transformed it into a new dining experience set to premiere on Thursday. -Local LEGO fanatic needs your help to help get his creation into mass production. -Howard Finster, Finster Fest get a closer look from Atlanta magazine. 12-cent difference in local gas prices, according to a county-by-county look this morning, courtesy of Georgia Gas Prices. Weather: Warm, dry week ahead. -Tuesday: Sunny, high of 87, low of 61. -Wednesday: High of 86, low of 63. -Thursday: Mostly sunny, high of 89, low of 66.   Latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Tuesday including: -Logan Boss of Northwest Georgia Public Health on fighting West Nile virus -- and mosquitoes. -Mezzo soprano Jamie Barton on her benefit performance Thursday at First Baptist Church in Rome. -Kristi Kent of the Rome Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority on the return of the farmers market on June 1.

Hometown Sports    -Charleston grills the Rome Braves, 11-5. -Rome hosts the RiverDogs tonight at 7. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.  Click

 

Downtown Rome's Memorial Day weekend: Nearly 10,000 expected today for local high school graduations at The Forum. Mohawk to begin training for 500 new jobs. Beautiful, rain-free weekend for busy weekend events.

 

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Today's latest headlines -OTR Wheel Engineering awarded Kaizen Award from Kubota. -Mohawk, Quick Start announce training alliance for Summerville jobs -The Grainger Foundation supports Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation and Roman Open Charities Inc. -Honeymoon Bakery receives TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award.   Dazzling, rain-free holiday weekend is under way -Saturday: Sunny, high of 80, low of 50. -Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 83, low of 54. -Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, high of 90, low of 57.    Friday's Public Health restaurant scores.   Today's latest jail reports.    Rome Braves fall on road in Asheville, 6-0 on Friday.  -Braves in Asheville through Sunday.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Monday including: -Matt Pearce of the Small Business Development Center on summer employment and interns. -Jessica Brady of AAA South on summer travel and vacation destinations. -Sgt. Mike Barr on new laws regarding boating and alcohol on Georgia waterways. -Kim Hatcher on where to go, what to do at Georgia state parks this summer.

Slow, if any, growth in most local counties since 2010. Updates on Rome News bankruptcy reorganization. Beautiful, rain-free holiday weekend forecast. Free meal for those in caps, gowns.

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Slow -- even no -- growth in much of Northwest Georgia  -Some communities lost residents between the 2010 and 2012 estimates. County-by-county snapshots.   Rome News/News Publishing update  -Newspaper's financial advisor earning $300/hour; seeks $25,000 payment so far. -Update on monthly operating statement; executive salaries.   Dining  -Cap, gown and free meal: That's the Partridge's deal. -Latest Public Health restaurant scores.   Health updates including a new CFO for Redmond; stopping West Nile virus now. Weather -Friday: Sunny and cooler, high of 76, low of 45. -Saturday: Sunny, high of 79, low of 46. -Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 84, low of 51. -Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, high of 87, low of 59.   Today's latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Friday including: -Kimberly Rott of the Junior Service League on the League4Learning project that will place thousands of school supplies into the hands of needy elementary and middle school students for the 2013-14 school year. -Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable as Andrew Carter and perhaps Nelle Reagan join us to put the week's top headlines into perspective.

Hometown Sports     Rome Braves -Rome Braves take opener in Asheville, 6-1. -Rome on the road through Sunday vs. Asheville. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.  Click

Bartow's jobless rate drops to 7.7% in April. Latest restaurant news from downtown Cartersville. Gingrey, Graves vote yes on Keystone pipeline. Rain-free Memorial Day weekend in the forecast.

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Jobless rate drops again, especially in Bartow, Polk -Floyd's unemployment rate at 8.5% and falling. -Region's new jobs helping ease employment crunch. Restaurant report: -Louie's Cafe begins move to downtown Cartersville. -Cajun back on the menu at Knight's 1889 in Cartersville. -Antonino's Italian Grotto at the corner of Wall Street and Main Street is gone.  -Blue Fin's parent group adds Marietta site. -Church's Chicken coming to Calhoun. -Another U for a Rome area restaurant; second sub-70 rating in just over three months.   Graves, Gingrey join House majority in OK'ing Keystone XL pipeline bypass. Rain-free Memorial Day weekend on the way. -Highs mostly in the lower 80s except for a dip into the upper 70s on Friday. Low of 46 Friday night. Full forecast on Hometown. July 23 ground breaking for new Polk Medical Center.   Today's latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Thursday including: -The Rev. Victor Galier, a former seminarian at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Rome who was raised in tornado-ravaged Moore, Okla. -U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey on the IRS targeting and other key issues in Washington. -U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson takes a look at Washington and the IRS mess as well as other issues there.

Hometown Sports     Rome Braves -Augusta goes on hitting streak, beats Braves 12-4. -Rome on the road through Sunday vs. Asheville. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.  Click

Rough weather possible from 2 p.m.-midnight; we'll have continuing coverage. New Etowah Crossing stores ready to go. Duck Dynasty's Jase Robertson due here in September. Floyd GOP's rally at Tillman hangar set for Aug. 17.

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Severe weather possible today from 2 p.m.-midnight -Weather service tracking storm potential; we could see hail an inch in diameter, gusts to 60 mph, more heavy rain. -Continuing weather updates all day on Hometown. -Latest look at high water in area rivers, creeks. -How to help storm victims in Moore, Okla. Latest forecast: -Wednesday: 60% chance of rain, high of 85, low of 63. -Thursday: 30% chance of rain, high of 85, low of 57. -Friday: Sunny and cooler, high of 78, low of 44. -Memorial Day Weekend: Sunny, highs in the low 80s, lows in the mid-50s. Latest additions to Etowah Crossing now in place -Tuesday Morning is opening; Anytime Fitness almost ready.   Duck  Dynasty's Jase Robertson to help Rome Youth for Christ celebrate 40 years in September.   Floyd GOP sets Aug. 17 as date of annual barbecue, rally at Tillman Hangar at the airport.   Latest Public Health dining scores for Floyd County.   Today's latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Wednesday including: Julianna Breithaupt of Georgia Highlands and Melissa Jones, South Rome Development Corp. on the grant sought to bring an outdoor classroom to the community. -Dr. John Barge, superintendent of Georgia schools, on the increase in the high school graduation rate. -Sarah Egan, emergency services manager at the American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia, on relief efforts in Moore, Okla.

Hometown Sports    Pepperell High's baseball season ends as Westminster takes series, 2-0, and moves to AA finale.   Rome Braves -Augusta rebounds, clips Rome Braves, 7-4, during "education day" game at State Mutual Stadium that started at 10:30 Tuesday morning. -Wednesday: Augusta at Rome, 1 p.m. -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.  Click

Coomer Seeks Sponsors to help State Champion Adairsville High team go to Nationals

Media release: On March 23, for the second year in a row, the Adairsville High School TeamWorks Construction Competition Team won the Georgia SkillsUSA Championship. The team will compete for the National SkillsUSA Competition title the week of June 22 in Kansas City, Missouri. The team is seeking sponsors to help defray the expenses of the trip.

 

Rep. Christian Coomer, whose District 14 includes Adairsville, is especially proud of the hard work and dedication of the Club and is asking for your consideration as a sponsor for the trip. The National competition trip will cost the team approximately $6000. All sponsorships are tax deductible.

 

"Our own local Lowe's center was so impressed with one of last year's TeamWorks graduates that they hired him right after the competition. That's a goal we can all appreciate and support. This is a very worthwhile project and I urge you to do whatever you can to encourage these students by helping them to compete in the National Championship," said Coomer.

 

SkillsUSA is a national, nonprofit student organization that has developed more than 10 million workers through active partnerships between employers and educators. Hundreds of American industries have turned to SkillsUSA as the source for employees who exemplify "Champions at Work" in both skills and attitudes. At the heart of this mission are SkillsUSA's core values: integrity, responsibility, citizenship, service, and respect. SkillsUSA Georgia is focused to serve high school students involved in Architecture, Construction, Communication, Cosmetology, Public Safety, and Transportation pathways.

 

For more information on how you can help, please call Coomer's office at 770-383-9171.

Latest updates from the deadly Oklahoma tornado. New steakhouse opens May 30 in Cave Spring. Rome's new Publix due in 'fourth quarter.' Mid-80s today; rain back tonight.

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Expanded coverage of the deadly tornado that ravaged Moore, Okla. Confirmed death toll at 51; another 40 bodies expected. -Also: Hometown to post list of local relief efforts. -The 8:10 segment of Hometown Headlines Radio Edition will focus on expanded coverage, ways to help. WRGA 1470 AM or online at wrga.streamon.fm.   Linde Marie's Steakhouse on the Square opens May 30. -Key inspection today among last key steps for new Cave Spring restaurant. -Remodeled Huddle House opens June 3 in Rome; Rockmart location closes for good. -Monday's Public Health restaurant scores: Another 'U' for a Rome restaurant.   Publix opening date set for 'fourth quarter.' Our guess is after Oct. 1 but way before the Thanksgiving rush.   Check out the new video with the Terminus Wake Park construction in Emerson.   Latest updates on the Oostanaula, Coosa, Armuchee rivers and creeks as runoff continues from Sunday's monsoon.   More light rain due starting tonight, Wednesday. -Tuesday: High of 86, low of 66 with a 20% rain chance. -Wednesday: 50% chance of rain, high of 86, low of 61. -Thursday: 30% chance of rain, high of 86, low of 61.   Today's latest jail reports.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online -Please join our guests Tuesday including: -Tim Hensley of Floyd County Schoolson the aftermath of the recent state Charter Commission action regarding the school system. -8:10 a.m. segment: We'll take a closer look at the devastation in Oklahoma and what you can do to help. -Joe Schulman of Tellus Science Museum on a huge summer ahead including the 23rd annual Rock Fest in early June.

Hometown Sports -Darlington girls capture state golf title. -Pepperell down one game in best-of-three semi-final series for the state AA baseball crown. PHS vs. Westminster today at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at home.   Rome Braves take series opener with Augusta, 6-0. -Next: Augusta in town: 10:30 a.m. this morning; 1 p.m. Wednesday -See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.  Click