-Upcoming Redneck Rummage Sale: An economic indicator?
-WRGA without Paul Harvey: Radio stations have a void to fill
-What next for Forestar, Adairsville's Town West?
-Already interest in Bistro/Bridges 239 spot on Broad?
-Cowboy Gathering set for March 12-15 at Booth Western Art Museum
Closer look/Three local events set to help job seekers> Jobs
Hometown Kids Summer Camp Preview:
-You'll find the first 'edition' of our Summer Camps 2009 update. Natalie Simms' comprehensive look at upcoming summer camps in Rome/Floyd County. For more, click Summer Camps
WeatherCenter, brought to you by Roman Court
-Local roads clear; some ice, downed trees in Athens, Macon> DOT
-Today: Sunny, with a high near 43. Gusts to 25 mph.
-Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
-Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 48.
-Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
-For more, click Weather Center
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable / brought to you by Riverside Toyota
-Believe it or not: Nick Montana with Spurrier? Keith Brooking a Dallas Cowboy? Click Arey
Downtown Headlines
- What's ahead in downtown Rome including Friends for Life banquet, Shorter's spring football scrimmage. Click Downtown
Three-Dot Buzz . . . :
Economic indicator--the Redneck Rummage Sale? Don't laugh; the size and turnout of the annual Redneck Rummage Sale set for March 14 at State Mutual Stadium could say a lot about the state of the local economy. Garage sales, consignment shops and related events are hot given how tight conditions are for some these days. You can reserve a booth for $25. This year's event begin at 7 a.m. with admission set at $5 per carload. Also planned: live music, food, inflatables. For details, contact the Braves at 706-378-5144.
WRGA without Paul Harvey: Last May, WRGA's Doug Walker was talking about the passing of Lynne Harvey, producer and bride of radio legend Paul Harvey. Walker, in very respectful terms, said he doubted Paul Harvey would last a year without her. Harvey died Saturday at age 90, 10 months after the passing of his wife. WRGA and many other news/talk stations have decisions to make in the wake of Harvey's death. You can bet listenership will rock at 8:30 this morning, Harvey's normal time slot, even though his on-air appearances have been infrequent in recent months.
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What next for Forestar, Adairsville?: The company planning to build the Town West community west of Adairsville is back in the news after rejecting a $535 million buyout bid from board member/investor Holland Ware. The company called the bid inadequate and took a few internal steps to boost share value. The 2,550 residences and related projects remain on hold off Ga. 140.
Keep an eye on 239 spot: The bistros and bridges may be gone or close to it but keep a sharp eye on the site/building itself. There is interest in other ventures there.
Sixth annual Cowboy Gathering begins March 12: Downtown Cartersville will get a significant boost as the Sixth Annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering, brought to you by Booth Western Art Museum, gets under way. Events stretch from Thursday, March 12, through Sunday, March 14. An artist reception, the End of the Trail Supper and Concert, chuck wagon cookoff, cowboy church and other events will fill the weekend. Some events are at The Grand Theatre as well> Details
Buzz Spotlight
Time to start planning summer camps: Even as spring break gets closer, parents are thinking more long-term -- as in summer camps across Northwest Georgia. Natalie Simms has created a special Hometown Kids' camp directory that showcases many of the camps in our area. The Camp Guide will remain online throughout the summer. For more, click Summer Camps
Colleges, chamber get creative by helping jobless stay in the hunt
Northwest Georgia is bracing for the January jobless rate due later this week. The state count already is in record territory at 8.6 percent and the county-by-county numbers in this market are expected to be higher.
Area colleges and chambers are scrambling to present both job fairs and career expos to help idled workers find new employment. Staff options are limited so some of the career counseling skews toward ways to improve your chances of getting that elusive job.
Bartow Together: Re-Employment Resources Expo is March 17
Just announced is the Bartow Together: Re-Employment Resources Expo set for March 17. The Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce and several community groups make it clear that this is not a job fair. Instead, it is designed to help those without jobs fine tune "job search skills and development new ones."
The Expo is from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Cartersville First Baptist Church. There is no charge for the event, which is open to all Bartow job seekers.
Please note: This is not a job fair.
Workshops include:
-Resume writing and enhancement
-The art of interviewing
-The importance of networking
-Utilizing internet resources
-Career transition
-How to stay positive during your hunt for new employment.
Among those offering advice: Bartow County Health Department, United Way, Tallatoona CAP, the Bartow County Library and the state Department of Labor. Georgia Highlands College and North Metro Technical College representatives will outline continuing ed options.
Additional details: Tara Currier at the chamber, 770-382-1466.
CVTC hosts 'Finding a job in this troubled economy' on Tuesday
Coosa Valley Technical College's Economic Development Division and Office of New Connections and Special Populations hosts "Finding a Job in this Troubled Economy" Workshop from 9 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. in the auditorium at the Floyd campus. The work shop is free and open to all. The schedule:
-Otis Collier, Personal Success Coach of Collier Management Services, will present the bulk of the workshop.
-Are You Work Ready? by Jim Powell, director, Business and Industry, CVTC
-Making Your Money Stretch and Reach Further, Fran Preiss, vice president, United Community Bank.
-Discovering Untapped Resources, Patricia Harris, Counselor, Appalachian Housing Counseling Agency
-The workshop will offer ideas, suggestions and ways to better "brand" talents and skills and help prepare you for the job market. Reservations required. Call 706-802-5040 or cslaton@coosavalleytech.edu
-Expanded details on the program. Click Find Jobs
Career Fair/Expo set for Tuesday, Wednesday at North Metro Tech
North Metro Technical College is holding a two-day Career Fair on Tuesday and Wednesday that is free and open to all. The schedule:
>Tuesday: From 10 a.m. until noon, presentations on two new job search tools-- eRecruiting and Optimal Resume -- will be held in the 100 building auditorium.
>Wednesday: The Expo concludes with a job fair in the NMTC Building 400 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
>The Expo is sponsored by North Metro Technical College Career Services, Education & Career Partnership Grant/Dual Enrollment, Special Populations, Retention Services and Georgia Work Ready Initiative. Details: Mike Carroll, Career Services Coordinator: (770) 975-4063.
PEAKS & VALLEYS: The highs and lows of Northwest Georgia
Valley to the surge in gas prices:
Forget all the chatter about supply and demand, Middle East tensions, Hugo Chavez, etc. It becomes a bit obvious that gas prices seem to spike around key travel holidays such as the arrival of spring break for colleges and schools. Just check the chart above from Georgia Gas Prices. Notice how the increase starts around March 2006, March 2007, March 2008 and now this year. They can't blame Dick Cheney for this one.
Peak to the local chapter of Ducks Unlimited: The President's Top 100 are among Ducks Unlimited's elite chapters throughout the nation and the Rome chapter has broken into the elite by being among the best at fundraising to help DU causes. There are 3,500 chapters in the country so a top 100 finish is especially impressive.
Peak to Paul Harvey: The broadcast pioneer died Saturday night, less than a year after the passing of his beloved "Angel" and longtime producer, Lynne Harvey. His passing was predicted by a local radio talent soon after Angel's death. The Harveys were trailblazers, especially Paul and his unique stylings and key word catch phrases such as "stand by for news!" and "and now you know the rest of the story." All we can add is Paul Harvey.... good job!
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