Weather/aftermatch
-Rain shouldn't trigger mosquito outbreak but West Nile season almost here: Unlike South Georgia, we're not facing a mosquito outbreak. But people need to be prepared as West Nile season approaches, says health spokesman> Health
-Oostanaula crests at 18.8 feet, already down to 17.44 feet: The Oostanaula River was at 17.44 feet this morning as runoff slows from the recent rain in Northwest Georgia. The river was expected to peak at 19.8 feet but crested a foot under that. Flood stage is 25 feet. Track the Oostanaula> Click
-Rain possible Saturday, Sunday: Complete weekend forecast> WeatherCenter
Business Buzz
-Three major banks ordered to raise more capital following 'stress test': Among those on the government's list with local offices/holdings are SunTrust, Regions and Wells Fargo> Journal
-Huge first quarter for Anheuser-Busch InBev: The now-international brewer saw profits jump 92 percent. The company owns the brewery in Cartersville that employs around 600 as well as Metal Container Corp. in Rome> MarketWatch
Weekend
Downtown's Art Walk set for Saturday: From 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., more than 25 sidewalks in front of downtown Rome shops and restaurants will be home to the 2009 edition of Art Walk. Businesses are sponsoring artists at each location. For expanded details and maps, click Downtown Headlines
Graduation weekend here for Berry, Shorter colleges
>For details on Berry's graduation ceremonies, click Berry
>Also: Watch live Web cast of Berry's graduation, Web cast
>For details on Shorter's graduation ceremonies, click Shorter
Dining & Drink
-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores> Dining
-North Georgia wineries go heavy on Mother's Day brunches: Also, a UGA study profiles the average winery visitors (late 40s, earns $100K)> Wine Tours
-Make that Mother's Day weekend: Area restaurants are gearing up for the Mother's Day rush. At Sassafras Grill, an expanded menu and complimentary roses are planned for Friday and Saturday nights.
South Rome Redevelopment meeting could get interesting Tuesday: The redevelopment agency and redevelopment corporation board meets at 4:30 p.m. at 119 S. Broad St. Expect to hear about the suit filed in curcuit court over the plans and progress of Etowah Terrace. The massive, 103-page complaint is brought by Save Etowah Terrace, Randolph and Wanda Michael, and the Mount Aventine Community Association. It targets the redevelopment agencies, the city of Rome and Mercy Housing. At issue: whether the City Commission's rezoning of the five acres for the senior housing project was legal. Despite a unanimous rejection by the planning commission, Rome city commissioners approved it.
Floyd sets two stroke health fairs this month> Health
Putting more social in Rome/Floyd's social media: We've launched a new group for Twitter users, designed to be something of an index or registry of local Twitter users. To join, go to Tweetworks.com, sign in and join the group, Tweets-of-Rome. For a direct link, click RomeTweets
WeatherCenter/brought to you by Roman Court
-Friday: 30% chance of showers, thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. High of 86.
-Friday night: 20% chance of showers, thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Low of 65.
-Saturday: 40% chance of showers, thunderstorms. High of 85.
-Saturday night: 30% chance of showers, thunderstorms, after 2 a.m. Low of 61.
-Sunday: 30% chance of showers, thunderstorms. High of 76.
-Sunday night: 40% chance of showers, thunderstorms. Low of 58.
-Live radar views: Click The State or The Region
-For more, click WeatherCenter
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable / brought to you by Riverside Toyota
-You know you're a super star when ... women's underwear 'bares' your name
> Arey
Rome Braves updates> Click sports
-Braves earn 1-0 win over Legends on Thursday
-Lexington at Rome Friday, Saturday nights at 7
-Mills Fitzner's latest game photos> Click
Downtown Headlines
-2009 Art Walk headlines big weekend in downtown Rome> Downtown
-Map shows where artists will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
-'The lowdown on the downtown' from Bryan Mullins/ MullinsMania.com.
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