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Mohawk shutting distribution center in Shannon, idling 79 people
Rumors flew Monday about another pending layoff in an already "hard-hit" community and those reports are now confirmed. The Daily Citizen in Dalton reports Mohawk is closing the Shannon distribution center within two months and laying off 79 workers. (Click) A company spokesman tells the newspaper it will try to place the workers at other Mohawk plants.
-Mohawk cut 158 jobs in Armuchee in February and also has closed plants in Fort Oglethorpe (231 jobs), Dahlonega (388 jobs) and Dalton (66 jobs) this year.
-For Shannon, it is another setback following the closings of Galey & Lord and Florida Tile in recent years. Also, interest in the chamber-owned site near Ga. 140 and Ga. 53 is said to be cooling because of the economy.
-We'll have more updates throughout the day.
West Third condo deal off? The Rome News is reporting the Tom Hackett/David Doss deal with the city to build condos on the West Third side of the Oostanaula is off because of economic concerns. In addition to residential and retail, the site had an A-level restaurant in the mix.> RNT
-Track today's Dow after Monday's 680-point plunge> Google Finance
More closings in the restaurant industry
-Bartow County is seeing a few restaurant closings. The latest are Opi's and T-Bones, both in Adairsville. Opi's new site in downtown Rome adjacent to the Hawthorn Suites/River Crossing complex is booming. T-Bone's was the second location of a steakhouse started --and since closed-- near Mount Berry Square. -Also gone from the Bartow scene: Flamingo's Pizza Pub at 801 West Ave. And now comes word Church Street Tea Garden will close after this month's events.
-But on the plus side: Grand opening specials are under way today
through Wednesday at the San Antonia Burrito Bar at 17 Public Square. The hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and until 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The special: The first 50 people customers today or Wednesday get a complimentary beverage. The restaurant features both beer and margaritas.
Media updates
-$2 billion collapse for newspaper advertising in third quarter of '08: Online advertising was down $23 million for the same period> Ads
-Ex-Creative Loafing exec details alternate weekly's 'death spiral'> Suggs
-Now local TV anchors are being shown the door: A story in Monday's New York Times shows how changing news viewing habits are resulting in some veteran television news readers are losing their jobs. Click NYT
-But on the plus side: At least two more newspaper Web sites -- the Raleigh News & Observer and The Shreveport (La.) Times-- are banning anonymous postings on their blogs. What's sad: these moves come after the Nov. 4 elections. No matter, these are steps in the right ethical direction.
Everything looks good for tonight's parade in downtown Rome:
-Forecast: Be sure to dress for 40-degree or cooler temperatures. The forecast calls for clear skies but cold weather> Weather Channel
-Lineup: You'll find an updated parade lineup on www.downtownheadlines.com, left column. Some additional updates are possible.
-Updates: We'll have parade updates all day on Hometown and, after 4:30 p.m., on Hometown Mobile live from downtown Rome.
Today/General election runoff vote: On the ballot: The U.S. Senate race between Saxby Chambliss and Jim Martin; the Public Service Commission contest between Bubba McDonald and Jim Powell; and a seat on the Court of Appeals featuring Sara Doyle and Mike Sheffield. Precincts are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
-Election weather forecast: No excuse here; mostly sunny, high of 48.
-For more on the elections office, please click Floyd
-Sample ballot> Sample
-Election results: We'll post final results later tonight. We'll also link you to vote counts throughout the evening. Our vote count information will posted by 4 p.m.
'Game On' Internet radio show with Rome's David McLaughlin debuts tonight: Talk about timing. Rome's David McLaughlin of "Kudzu Vine" fame on BlogTalkRadio teams up with Kevin Ross for a new program broadcasting from 8 to 9:30 tonight. The key focus tonight: The Chambliss/Martin runoff. Game On
Astronaut Stephanie Wilson is Shorter's commencement speaker> CH
Weather Center/ Brought to you by Roman Court
-Mostly sunny today with a high of 48: Look for a low around 27 degrees tonight. As for Monday: An official "light snow" was reported at the airport between 2 and 3 p.m.
-Extended forecast: Weather center
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable / brought to you by Riverside Toyota
-Chick-fil-A Bowl idea: Georgia-Tech rematch? Another option: Tech vs. LSU. Click Arey
The Football Report, brought to you by PrintWorks
-John McClellan's picks of the week: Good news for Rome, Calhoun fans
-Rome, Calhoun continue on in the state high school playoffs
-Click Football Report
Downtown Headlines
-It's Broad Street's biggest night of the year as the annual Christmas parade cuts a path from First Avenue to City Hall. Plus: What's ahead in downtown> Downtown Headlines
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