Mini boom at Bypass & Riverside
-'The Boulevard' clears step no. 1: The developers sought amendments to the required setbacks for the first phase of the project. The Board of Adjustments unanimously granted them but with some tweaks. The bigger story: the second-tier work on presenting the overall project is under way. In an environment where cutbacks and layoffs dominate the headlines, even baby steps provide a needed boost> Variances
-First story on The Boulevard: Closer look at what's proposed> Archive
-Across the highway: The Boulevard proposal, coupled with the plans for Riverside Professional Park (background), have people talking. The new road linking the Bypass and Chatillion Road is another boost. Imagine the buzz had the three-story medical office building materialized across from Fuddruckers.
-Add to the mix: At the next intersection, Berry Crossing is flying together with the new CVS opening next month. Also, the new residence halls at Berry College will be done by August and the expansion/enhancement of Krannert Center continues.
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-Today: 100% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 61. Gusts as high as 25 mph.
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-Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Gusts to 25 mph.
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Wednesday's Buzz
-Flu season now 'widespread' in much of Georgia> Healthy Living
-Week-long trek along Oostanaula, Coosawattee set: Georgia River Network is teaming up with the Coosawattee Watershed Alliance and the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce to announce Paddle Georgia 2009, a week-long, 92-mile canoe/kayak camping adventure on the Coosawattee and Oostanaula rivers June 20-26> Paddle.
-AJC cutbacks continue: business section to fold in 'A' section next month: This is the second report of changes coming to the AJC's print edition amid continuing struggles with the economy. Talking Biz News reports the AJC's business section will become part of the A (nation/world) section next month. The Sunday Business section will continue as is. But what is shrinking: The Sunday Arts section will merge with Living. Formal announcements are expected Sunday. Earlier reports said TV Week will vanish as well> Biz
-Young Professionals meeting date now set for Feb. 23: The chamber's Young Professionals of Rome meeting is now set for Monday, Feb. 23, at Bella Roma, 5:30 until 7 p.m. $10 per chamber member.
-Updates from CVTC's aviation program; new class begins soon> Air
-USDA sets income guidelines for free, reduced school meals> Floyd
Stimulus Watch: Web site tracking who's supposed to get what now that President Obama has signed the $787 billion package. We found no local ties during our first tour of the site (thanks to HL for the tip) > Stimulus Watch
-Cagle salutes signing of property tax relief bill> Relief
Dining & Drink changes
-We've added a quick click reference box to the top of Dining & Drink so you can check restaurant public health scores via your cell phone.
-We're experimenting with peer review site Yelp to link users to that site to longer-form reviews and updates on our Dining pages.
-Click Dining & Drink
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable / brought to you by Riverside Toyota
-A seat at the ACC Tournament? Maybe this year. Plus: Dread the spread offense. Click Arey
Downtown Headlines
-Big arts weekend ahead starting with Thursday's unveiling at the DeSoto, followed by Sunday's Art of Chocolate. Click Downtown
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