2010 Census and what's ahead
-Georgia's U.S. House delegation to increase to 14 seats?
A report highlighted on the Campaigns & Elections Web site shows Georgia will add a 14th seat in the House during reapportionment following the 2010 Census. The question is: where will it go? There's talk of a "north metro" push, perhaps drawing counties from the 11th and Ninth congressional districts. Floyd, Bartow, Chattooga and Polk counties are in the 11th district as is part of Gordon, all represented by Phil Gingrey. The remainder is in Republican Nathan Deal's Ninth District> Report
-Speaking of the Census, t-minus a year or so: With Census Day set for April 1, 2010, some 140,000 census workers will soon be "walking every street in the nation to make sure all living quarters are in the Census Bureau address database," according to the 2010 Census Web site.
-Even the Census goes green on St. Patrick's Day: Irish population info
Business Online:
-Stressing the 'E' in Northwest Georgia Credit Union: You've seeing more and more businesses embrace the Web for communication and information purposes, including e-newsletters. Northwest Georgia Credit Union, one of the first in this market with an e-newsletter, has now added a blog, "think northwest." The credit union also is on Facebook and Twitter, and on Monday, added e-statement services for customers as well.
-Does your business have a Facebook page? Or does it keep customers in the loop via Twitter? Let us know> E-mail
-Rome, Ga., Facebook Directory to top 1,500 members today> Facebook
Regional Business:
-Carmike Cinemas cuts losses in 2008: The company, which owns the Carmike 12 in Cartersville and Martin 3 in Calhoun, posted losses of $41.4 million in 2008 vs. a loss of $126.9 million in 2007, the Business Chronicle reports. That's with a 10 percent drop in attendance year over year> Click
-Bartow 're-employment expo' today from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.> Click
-Coosa Valley Credit Union earns 'diamond' for kids' Savings Crew> Click
Dining & Drink
-Quick look at who's celebrating St. Patrick's Day: Menus, music.
-Dahlonega wine series: This final snapshot: Montaluce.
-Regional public health inspection scores for local restaurants.
Tuesday's Buzz:
-Siren tests set for Georgia Highlands' Rome campus Wednesday: Georgia Highlands College will be testing the Whelen Emergency Alert System, a combination voice and siren system, so it will be very loud. County emergency officials have been notified that the test will take place. The test should last around 15 minutes, with only a short blast or two from the siren.
-Expanded details on Redmond's EMS crew, honors> Health
-RSO concert March 28 is free for those who have lost their jobs> Arts
-Floyd County Republicans elect new leadership team> Politics
-2009 SPLOST committee seeks project ideas starting today: The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Citizens Advisory Committee is accepting applications for proposed projects now through 5 p.m. Thursday, April 30. All projects must meet the standards of Georgia Law for SPLOST funding> Details
-County leaf pickup ends March 31: That's the last day for regular leaf pick up this season. The vacuum trucks collect loose leaves from curbs and gutters in subdivisions. After that, leaves must be bagged for pickup.
WeatherCenter/brought to you by Roman Court
-Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high of 74.
-Tuesday night: Mostly clear, low of 44.
-Wednesday: Sunny, high of 74.
-For more, click WeatherCenter
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable / brought to you by Riverside Toyota
--Which state has the most Madness teams this year: Tennessee or N. Carolina? Click Arey
Rome Braves preseason updates
-Former Braves catcher Javy Lopez to throw first pitch Opening Night.
-Single ticket sales under way at State Mutual Stadium
Downtown Headlines
-What's ahead in downtown Rome. Click Downtown
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