Politics
-Poythress, Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, in town tonight: The annual membership drive for the Floyd County Democratic Party is set for the Rome Civic Center. The event, "To Rome with Love," is an Italian feast. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. The guest speaker is Democratic candidate for governor David Poythress (bio). The cost per person is $10. Click FCDP
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Health
Today/Ribbon cutting, tours set for Redmond Regional's ER waiting area
A ribbon-cutting is set for 10 a.m. for Redmond Regional Medical Center's newly renovated Emergency Department Waiting Room. Tours of the newly added patient suites will be given as well. The renovations doubled the size of the waiting room, increasing seating for more than 80 people> Health.
-Floyd names Kossick new clinical nutrition manager> Health.
Economy
-More cuts? Darlington prepares to release 10 if enrollment falls to projected level. Also: Berry College coping with economic storm> Schools
-Latest updates from the Downtown Development Authority including more parking, First Friday, occasional Saturday hours for RACA and the museum, upcoming sidewalk sales and more> Downtown
Media
Familiar voice returns to Northwest Georgia radio:
Bob Shannon, one of the most familiar voices in the market, is back on the air in Northwest Georgia. Shannon is doing 6 to 9 a.m. duties at Mix 104.5 FM in Dalton and also anchors the "Midday Cafe" from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. featuring hits from the early 70s. Most recently, Shannon was the morning voice of WGAA 1340 AM in Cedartown. He moved to Memphis (KWAM 990 AM) where he spent the past year working with the news-talk station as president and general manager. Shannon's career stops include a nine-year stretch with Tom Barclay on the Breakfast Bunch at K98 (now WGPB 97.7 FM) as well as WRGA and Q102.
-AJC's Web site rated eighth best among newspapers: So says The Bivings Report: "The sleek and straightforward design of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution homepage manages to keep dozens of topics and headlines flowing through it without cluttering the screen." No. 1? The New York Times. > Rankings
-Berry's Campus Carrier wins state awards> Campus Headlines
Tourism
-2009 River Days details due this morning: A media conference to announce River Days events and activities is set for 10 this morning in the Sam King Room in City Hall. Look for updates on WaterFest IX, the Rome International Festival. Clocktower Classic Handcycling and other events, April 17-25.
Campus Headlines:
-Shorter stages 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'
-Berry presents 'How I Learned to Drive'
-Click> Campus Headlines
Dining & Drink
-Dinner specials posted for Valentine's Day weekend> Dining
-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores: Some popular fast-food spots in Bartow in the red. Updates from Floyd, Gordon, Polk> Dining
Friday's Buzz:
-Former UGA Coach Jim Donnan to speak at Hawks' super night: The March 20 event will feature the one-time coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, Jim Donnan (web site). Details to come from the Hawks Booster Club
Updates
-Kingston man faces federal weapons, drug charges: Arrested was Barry Edward Bagwell, 50> U.S. Attorney's Office
-Listen to local police, fire calls on your computer> Scan
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-Friday: Partly sunny, high near 68
-Friday night: 60% chance of rain, low of 44.
-Saturday: 40% chance of rain, high of 63; low of 40
-Sunday: 20% rain chance, high of 61, low of 35.
-Monday: Sunny, high of 57.
-Extended forecast: Please click WeatherCenter
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-Kentucky, Duke, 8 other 'basketball' schools could be heading for football success. Click Arey
Downtown Headlines
-Latest updates from the Downtown Development Authority board
-Bryan Mullins of Mullinsmania.com checks in on this weekend's downtown entertainment options.
-Click Downtown
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