The latest from www.hometownheadlines.com:
The economy
-Current mall management company sees lower fourth quarter earnings: Jones Lang LaSalle, the receiver named to manage and find a new owner for Mount Berry Square, reports fourth-quarter earnings fell by nearly 61 percent, from $104.7 million to $41.2 million. But the 2008 report exceeded expectations, causing the stock price to rise Wednesday> JLL
-Pier 1 the latest to announce cuts, closings; Rome appears OK: We checked with Pier 1's corporate communications office on Jan. 23 when other closings were announced. The response from Whitney Rogers: "There have been no announcements at this time for your area. We disclose store closings on a case-by-case basis as they occur throughout the fiscal year." The company could close 125 stores, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reports.
-Town West developer reports fourth quarter, 2008 profits: Forestar Group Inc., the developers of the massive Town West project off Ga. 
140 near Adairsville, reported fourth quarter earnings of $1.7 million and 2008 profits of $12 million. The company's net income in 2007 was $24.8 million. As planned, Town West would feature 900,000 square feet of office space and commercial development in addition to 2,550 residences (click DRI).
>For more Forestar financials: Click
Key meetings today
-Business owners opposing new sign ordinance issue call to arms: A note passed among members via e-mail Wednesday says, in part: "We as concerned businesses and business owners ask you to join us ... Thursday ...at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Sam King room for a hearing with the planning commission. We need to make sure we show up in numbers to express our disapproval of the new sign ordinance. The sign ordinance does not allow a business to take their message to their consumers. We need the ability to have ample signage, banners, etc. to draw our potential clients to our business."
>Background/Planning Commission to take up sign ordinance Thursday: Proposed changes to the sign law could bring out extra guests at Thursday's planning commission meeting. 2:30 p.m. in the Sam King Room.> Agenda
-Meeting for city's GE committee set for 3 this afternoon: The committee, chaired by Commissioner Kim Canada, is set to review the status of GE's proposed land donation to the city; discuss developing a conceptual plan for the site; and review potential overall use. The meeting is in the caucus room.
Thursday's Buzz
-Next V3 profiles 'Harbin Family Values': The February issue of V3 features a cover story on "the uncut history of Northwest Georgia's first family of medicine--straight from the mouths of those who first shaped it." The magazine should be available starting Monday throughout Greater Rome. Look for more previews on the magazine's Web site later today. Click V3.
>Also check V3's updates on Facebook. Click Facebook
-Gingrey named to select House health task force: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey will serve on a select health care task force, created by House Republican Leader John Boehner and led by Missouri Rep. Roy Blunt> Gingrey
-14 commit to play football at Shorter: Meet the newest Hawks> Click
-Shorter joins Council for Christian Colleges & Universities> Campus
-Meyer named Shorter's director of library services> Campus
Trench collapse kills Bartow construction worker> WSB TV
Weather Center / brought to you by Roman Court
-Low this morning: 13 degrees at 6 a.m.
-Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
-Thursday might: Clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind.
-Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62.
-Weekend: Sunny, upper 60s both days; lows near 40.
-Extended forecast: Please click WeatherCenter
-Severe Weather Awareness Week> Weather
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable / brought to you by Riverside Toyota
-Recruiting: Keep commitment or sit a year; economy won't stop 'Bama stadium plan. For more, click Arey
Downtown Headlines
-Bryan Mullins' Mullinsmania.com: What's up this weekend around town.
-Recent updates from downtown merchants, RACA.
-Follies 2009 Friday, Saturday nights at City Auditorium.
-Plus: Final days of Inherit the Wind.
-For more, please click Downtown
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