Business updates:
-El Alazan site rezoning tabled: The El Alazan Mexican restaurant at 233 Wax Road just off Ga. 101 remains in full swing even as zoning around the popular Silver Creek spot is studied for potential changes. Lamar Ashley had sought to have the planning commission rezone the tract from suburban residential to community commercial. The hearing was set for Thursday but the bid was withdrawn. The site has been home to three or four restaurants in about that many years, including Betty's, then a barbecue spot and finally El Alazan. There is word a small, discount retailer might join the site.
-Land near new hotels on the market: As we await the completion of the LaQuinta near the just-opened Comfort Suites and Hampton Inn, a new sign on the property is advertising the sale of one to 19 or more surrounding acres. At one time, there was a balloon floated about some of that property being developed for a fourth hotel, a full-service Marriott. Click JDH
-Former T-Bones site sold: The original T-Bones on Martha Berry Highway has been sold. We've got calls into the Realtor for an update. It has been home to several restaurants, including a second Rome El Zapare and then T Bones. The steak restaurant's second location, in Adairsville, recently closed.
-The rumor that will not die: If rumors alone could make something happen, then Armuchee would have a Wal-Mart by now. Those reports continue to be shot down but there is a new spin to future development in the area. We hope to hear more from the reported "interested company" this morning.
New, expanded focus for Rome Kares: Created to assist refugees from Hurricane Katrina, Rome Kares is reorganizing to become a Voluntary Organization Assisting in Disasters. Dr. Ken McKenzie, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church and president of Rome Kares, Inc. says the reorganization will better serve the community and other areas affected by a disaster. Click Buzz
Barron Stadium and Maddox Track will be closed Dec. 15-22 because of the Dec. 20 NAIA college football national championship game and related activities, according to a release from the park and rec department.
-First Baptist, First Presbyterian to host NAIA team dinners Dec. 17> Rome
Tech college mergers to go forward; new names pending> Campus Headlines
-Workers add holiday lights to Berry construction sites> Campus Headlines
Today on Dining & Drink: Latest updates and public health inspection scores. Click Dining & Drink
New dropoff point for annual Can-a-Thon: The Salvation Army will be holding its 26th Annual Can-A-Thon this Friday at State Mutual Stadium. The community is asked to bring canned, non-perishable goods between 5 a.m. and noon. All donations will be used to feed homeless and needy through the Salvation Army for the holidays and through 2009.
-Poinsettia pickup is today: The Junior Service League's Sixth Annual Poinsettia Sale pick-up is today at the Rome Civic Center. Pickup times are 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Additional plants will be for sale as well. For more, click JSL
WEEKEND FOOTBALL
Tonight's High School playoffs / Brought to you by Printworks
-Rome at Marist / Media: 95.7 FM The Ridge, Webcast
-Calhoun at Brooks County / Media: WEBS 1030 AM, Webcast
-Please return for final scores after 10 tonight.
>All on The Football Report
Norman Arey's Norman's No-No's / brought to you by Riverside Toyota
It's a final! That's right, the final regular season No-Nos column as Norman Arey picks 15 sure-fire losers this weekend. Norman went 11-4 last week and sits at 149-61 for the season (74.5 percent). Adding to this week's picks: the conference championship games. Norman sees at least one upset special this weekend. 'Bama over Florida? Mizzou over the Sooners? For more, click Arey
The Road to Rome: NAIA National Championship
Two of these four teams will play at Barron Stadium on Dec. 20 in the NAIA National Championship
>Carroll (Montana) hosts Lindenwood (Mo.) Saturday
>Sioux Falls (S.D.) hosts Saint Francis (Ind).
>For more, click NAIA
Weather Center/ Brought to you by Roman Court
-Weekend forecast: Sunny days with highs around 50, lows in the mid 20s.
-Next chance of rain: Monday night.
-Extended forecast: Weather center
Downtown Headlines
- Big arts weekend downtown with Artspaces, RLT's 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' plus Divine Tours and Bryan Mullins of Mullinsmania checks this week's entertainment options downtown. Downtown Headlines
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