The rumor that will not die: Armuchee, Wal-mart . . . ?
-Take you pick on what's supposed to be coming behind the Georgia State Patrol office on U.S. 27 opposite Armuchee Village:
A. A new Wal-Mart grocery spinoff.
B. A replacement Wal-Mart/Sam's from West Rome.
C. A third Wal-Mart SuperCenter for a community of less than 100,000 residents.
D. A Wal-Mart distribution center for online orders (Carrollton has one).
E. None of the above
-As of this morning, we'll chose option E. Nary a file is on file at the planning department office. And yet, at least twice a day, the call or e-mail or a conversation turns to potential development behind the state patrol office across from Food Lion, Bella Roma, CVS, Wendy's, etc.
-What's perhaps of most interest is a rumored exodus from West Rome by Wal-Mart. Residents continue to hope for a new Kroger or Publix or other grocers in that area, still jilted from the Kroger closing several years ago. Until then, Wal-Mart or Sam's appear to be the stores of choice followed by some smaller options.
Greater Rome Bank customers getting new debit cards: As a precaution, Greater Rome Bank is issuing new debit cards to customers following a security breach at Heartland Payment Systems. Letters to customers have been arriving for several days, advising them of the pending switch and assuring cardholders that they're covered should unlikely improper use occur. The letter stresses that the switch is a precaution only. The bank is paying for the new cards. Also switching out debit cards: Citi. Details of that story> Click
Employment report: As scattered layoffs continue among manufacturers and even some banks, there are new reports of larger layoffs on the way with one possible later today. The only large layoff in recent days was reported in Canton where Staples is closing a distribution center, idling 89 workers> Chronicle
Dining & Drink
Cedartown's new El Nopal open: The restaurant has moved from 1006 S. Main St. to U.S. 27 North in front of Home Depot and across from Wal-Mart. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, 11 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays. The restaurant scored a perfect 100 on its first public health food inspection (Dining & Drink)
-New snapshots on wineries: We begin a series of snapshots showcasing wineries in North Georgia. Our first stop: Three Sisters Vineyards> D&D
-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores for Northwest Georgia: High marks (97-A) for Dub's High on the Hog in Calhoun. See scores from Floyd, Bartow, Polk and Chattooga counties, too> Dining & Drink
-New grid gives you fast access to scores when out for a bite. Click Grid
Philanthropist Audrey B. Morgan pledges $4 million to Berry: One of two new residence halls named in her honor> Campus
Latest edition of 'Virtually Shorter' posted: You'll find updates on the nursing programs, Black History Month and other campus and other milestones> Shorter
Partners In Prosperity II Kick-off Breakfast: The Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce is inviting members to the event set for 7:30-9 this morning at Coosa Country Club. Partners in Prosperity is "a five-year, $2.5 million plan to
implement essential economic and community development initiatives which will help ensure our region's continued progress, development, vitality and prosperity."
-For highlights of the 2008 update, click Prospects
This week's Rome/Floyd Library update > Newsletter
Weekend weather Center / brought to you by Roman Court
-Friday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Winds of 15 mph.
-Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
-Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain, high near 60.
-Saturday night: 60 percent chance of rain, snow; low of 31.
-Sunday: Sunny and cold, high of 47.
-Extended forecast: Please click WeatherCenter
Rome 'Star' Party set for Saturday evening at Stonebridge: For details on the star-gazing party, beginning at sunset (6:30 p.m.), click Stargazers
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable / brought to you by Riverside Toyota
- Blame Game on deck for Atlanta Braves? Francoeur, at least, is finally signed. Click Arey
Downtown Headlines
-'The lowdown on the downtown' entertainment venues from Byran Mullins of Mullinsmania.com. Click Downtown
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