Business
-Work continues on regional 'angel investor network': During Monday's Greater Rome chamber briefing on expanded small business services, the phrase "angel investors" came up several times. The chamber continues to work to form an independent, regional group that would provide some funding for promising start-ups. "This network will offer a new source of capital for worthy ventures, and it has already gained the interest of several prospective employers," says David Newby, chamber chairman. The angel investor group would be separate from the chamber but would be linked to the business group, says Lowell Pratt, the chamber's Small Business Development Coordinator. Chamber members have been talking about an angel investor network since before the group's Symposium on Technology last November. Expanded small business services> Chamber
-May 28/Chamber membership drive celebration/business after hours, 5:30-7 p.m., State Mutual Stadium. Sponsored by Purchasing Alliance Solutions & Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Georgia. Free but reservations required: 706-291-7663.
Dining
China Lin II closes at Etowah Crossing: Just months after some major changes, China Lin at 146 Hicks Drive appears closed. The phone has been disconnected and the business is dark inside. It is the latest in a string of closings at the shopping center once anchored by Kroger and Hooters, both now gone. The complex, once controlled by the Ledbetters, was auctioned in February. For the latest listings on the project, click Colliers Cauble
Politics
Gingrey endorses Deal's bid for governor: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey is among Georgia's congressional delegation endorsing fellow Rep. Nathan Deal's bid for the Republican nomination for governor. Gingrey was considered a long-shot candidate for governor but decided to stay with the House. Deal entered the GOP sweepstakes after Casey Cagle -- who, like Deal, lives in Hall County--exited the race.
-Graves to seek Deal's congressional seat? The Northwest Georgia legislative delegation could see some ripple effect from the Deal candidacy. Peach Pundit is posting that state Rep. Tom Graves, R-Ranger, will be a candidate for Congress.
-June 15/Chamber post-legislative luncheon, noon, The Palladium, $10 each.
Braves
-Rome Braves in first place in division; have most wins in the SAL: The torrid Rome Braves, winners of nine of their past 10 games, are now in first place in the South Atlantic League's southern division and sport the most wins (22) in the league. The teams with the best records at the season's midpoint (70 games) and second half (70 more games) advance to the SAL playoffs in September> Sports
Community
-Darlington honors students, faculty> Awards
-Floyd group graduations from economic development training> Business
WeatherCenter: Dangerous fire conditions today
-Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Winds could gust to 15 mph.
-Tuesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
-Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Gusts to 15 mph.
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable/brought to you by Riverside Toyota
-Hey folks, get the dogs in: Vick is being released this week; no 'superstar' status likely.
-Braves take four straight vs. Greenville, now in first place.
-Team off today, will be home vs. Asheville starting Wednesday.
-Mills Fitzner's latest game photos> Click
Berry College coach Clay Hightower was named the NAIA National Women's Tennis Coach of the year and topped a list of Berry tennis award winners announced by the NAIA> Details
Downtown Headlines
-What's ahead this week in downtown Rome including high school graduations
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