Talk of the town: 'The Boulevard,' 12th & Maple redevelopment
Topic A: If nothing else, the developers of The Boulevard at State Mutual Stadium and planners proposing a remake of key areas off 12th Street and Maple Avenue have done one thing: provide conversation topics beyond the economy and stimulus package(s). But that detour doesn't last long as the first question that pops up about the Yancey/Kibler/Bogle Boulevard concept is: Who are the deep-pocketed, creditor-safe, stable anchor retailers projected to fill the big stores as well as the restaurants and shops? And the next question: Which hotel chain is interested, given the three new players just opening on U.S. 411? Another nail salon and cell phone store won't cut it, observers say. All that said, there is optimism about the mixed retail center that would surround the home of the Braves> Project site: Boulevard
Topic B: The southwest Rome redevelopment project, spotted along and off parts of Maple Avenue and 12th Street, will get a closer look, especially if federal funds are available to make much of it happen.(Official release follows)
City of Rome rendering shows project sites with Maple Avenue down the middle and 12th Street running east to west toward the top of the image.For a larger view, click 12th street
(From a media release) The East Rome Redevelopment Plan area rendering that was discussed by Rome's Community Development committee Wednesday morning. The comprehensive redevelopment plan is still in draft form, according to a city release. City staff and the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority staff are reviewing the document and will discuss with the planning department before a complete draft is available for public comment. The document should be ready around mid-April and will be available on the city's web site. For more, please contact Ron Sitterding, Community Development at 706-236-4474 or 706-252-4154, or e-mail: rsitterding@romega.us.
Today/Undefeated Model girls in Final Four in Macon:
Model takes on Henry County at the Macon Centreplex at 4 this afternoon with the winner meeting the victor of the Laney-Buford showdown. The AA final is set for 3 p.m. Saturday> Brackets
-Game coverage on The Ridge 95.7 FM and the Web: Matt Davis and Randy Davis will have coverage of both games.
-Pregame show airs at 3 p.m. > The Ridge
-Track the Blue Devils' season> Georgia Prep Country
-Closer look at the Henry County Warhawks> Georgia Prep Country
Thursday's Buzz
-Today-Sunday: Sixth annual Cowboy Gathering: 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 through Sunday. An artist reception, the End of the Trail Supper and Concert, chuck wagon cookoff, cowboy church and other events will fill the weekend. Day-by-day schedule> Click Booth
-Special truck to help local law enforcement agencies> Buzz
-Opening your doors to a foster child> Buzz
-Big honors for Berry tenor Stephen Santana> Campus Headlines
Dining & Drink
--First updates on what's happening in Northwest Georgia to celebrate St. Patrick's Day (Tuesday). The deadline for sending items is Friday afternoon.
-Dahlonega wine series continues: This fourth snapshot is of Wolf Mountain, perhaps our favorite of Dahlonega's five wineries.
-Coming Friday: Regional public health inspection scores
Latest updates from the Rome/Floyd Library> Click
WeatherCenter, brought to you by Roman Court
-Thursday: 30% rain chance. High near 57. Gusts as high as 15 mph.
-Thursday night: 60% rain chance, quarter inch of rain possible. Low of 43.
-Friday: 70% chance of rain, high near 51. Half-inch of rain possible.
-Weekend: Rainy, highs in the lows 60s, lows in the upper 40s.
-For more, click Weather Center
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable / brought to you by Riverside Toyota
-Do you believe in 'honk ball'? Miracle Dutch team dumps Dominican Republican. Click Arey
Sports
-Rome Braves' 2-for-1 Tuesday tickets includes Opening Night> Braves
-Former Braves catcher Javy Lopez to throw first pitch Opening Night> RB
Downtown Headlines
-Run for the World returns; DDA meeting. Click Downtown
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