New name, new owner for outlets:
-Make that Calhoun Prime Outlets when referring to the more than 50-store-strong off-price retail center just off Interstate 75 and Ga. 53. Prime Outlets has been purchased by Simon Property Group in a $2.3 billion deal. Twenty other properties were included in the deal. A Simon representative says the company is "very excited to be the new owners as the center has a terrific mix of stores and a strong loyal following." The purchase increases Simon's hold on Georgia retail centers, including Town Center in Kennesaw, Phipps Plaza, the Mall of Georgia, Discover Mills and North Georgia Premium Outlets. Media release
Changes continuing along Broad Street:
-The Partridge on Broad grows--and glows: The "signs" of change at The Partridge restaurant at 330 Broad St. start with the flashing neon signs outside. Inside, things also changing. The expanded dinner menu is being served Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with a lot of owner/chef Andre Rodriguez's Sassafras Grille favorites: Steaks, seafood and even larger "blue plate specials" from lunch time are available those nights. Alcohol service is on the way, now that the restaurant has been approved by the city to begin pouring. Until then, customers are invited to bring their own, says Rodriguez.
-J.L. Todd Auction Co. moving to Bale Street:
Rome attorney Joe Marion has the auction company's 531 Broad St. office under contract. The building was part of the sale of the estate of the late J.L. Todd. The company will move to the former home of Vision Graphics at 28 Bale St., behind the former home of K-98, in around 45 days, says Frank Coker. Remodeling is scheduled
to start today and, once done, J.L. Todd will
have "twice as much space as we have now," says Coker, the company's president and CEO. While the move takes away some of the company's visibility, is shouldn't touch overall operations because there isn't much walk-in business, says Coker. JL Todd
Provino's taking part in The Great American Dine Out to help eliminate childhood hunger: The Shorter Avenue Italian restaurant is offering a $5 gift certificate to those joining the fight to eliminate childhood hunger in America. The Dine Out is Sunday through Saturday, Sept. 25. Also taking part: The Captain D's restaurant in Cartersville. National sponsors include American Express, USA Today, Ecolab and others. For more: www.strength.org
Darlington's Kehl named a National Merit semifinalist. Click
Wednesday's Buzz:
-Three finalists named for Floyd County Teacher of the Year: Dr. Amy Tilley-Allee of the Floyd County Education Center; Deanna L. Hackney of Coosa Middle School; and Michelle Plemons Sanders of Garden Lakes Elementary School are the nominees. Click
-Sept. 16/Georgia Northwestern Technical College will hold the 31st annual GED Graduation ceremony and reception for the Floyd County Campus Class of 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Forum. GNTC President Dr. Craig McDaniel will address the graduates and present commemorative certificates.
-Sept. 20 deadline for the 2010 Surviving to Share contest. Surviving to Share
-Sept. 16/Chamber's Business After Hours, 5:30-7 p.m., hosts: Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology Center, 10 Medical Drive. click here
-Sept. 25/Redmond to Host Medication Drop-Off Events. Click
-Darlington awards 38 merit scholarships. Click
Your latest forecast:
-Wednesday: High of 93, low of 59.
-Thursday: High of 91, low of 61.
-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click
John McClellan's High School picks for week four. McClellan
-Darlington wins by 3 over Bremen.
-Rome wins by 24 over Forsyth Central.
-Armuchee by 2 over Dade County.
-Model gets win no. 2 vs. River Ridge.
-Heard County over Coosa by 12.
-Pepperell by 11 over Central of Carrollton.
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey
-Dan Houston subs for Norman today through Thursday; Norman's No-Nos return Friday.
-Today's column: Time to hit all these 'Bush-league' athletes where it hurts the most: In the bank account.
AP Top 25 College Football. Click
Shorter Hawks football. Hawks
-Hawks travel to Pikeville Saturday for 1:30 p.m. game.
-Home opener is Sept. 25 vs. Georgetown, Ky., 1:30 p.m., Barron Stadium.
Rome Braves. Click Sports
-Next: April 7 vs. Hagerstown. Check for events at State Mutual Stadium.
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