Latest legislative campaign finance reports trickling in
-Incomplete state House, Senate candidate reports show few surprises: Former House candidate Bob Puckett is backing Katie Dempsey's opponent, Bonny Askew;House Speaker David Ralston is helping House District 14 hopeful Christian Coomer. The grace period to file reports due Sept. 30 is Thursday. Next filing: Oct. 25, just before Nov. 2 general election. Click Finance Reports
National TV, fanatic Friday webcast part of NAIA's big week in Rome
-Tuesday's news was the extension of the NAIA'scontract with Rome/Floyd to bring its national football championship to Barron Stadium through December 2015. It is expected to generate $10 million in economic impact, on top of the $5 million from the '08-10 games here ($1.5 million in '08, $1.8 million in '09).
-Also big: Securing Russell Athletics are title sponsor for the length of the NAIA contract and game-day contract with Dr. Pepper. NAIA
-This year's game is being moved to 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 18, giving Rome/Floyd a day-night appearance on national television. It also should mean visitors will stay in town a day longer with the game ending at 7:30 or later. This year's events:
- Dec. 16: Fellowship of Christian Athletes Champions of Character Breakfast, 8 a.m., The Forum.
- Dec. 17: Banquet of Champions, 6:30 p.m., The Forum.
- Dec. 17: Fans party and Victory Sports Network live webcast at Town Green immediately after the banquet. Expect an ESPN "Game Day" setting
- Dec. 18: The 2010 NAIA National Championship Game, 4:30 p.m.
- More details: www.naianationalchampionship.com
-Visitors Bureau's Chris Cannon, Ann Hortman publish article about economic impact evaluation in latest Sports Management Destination. Click
Floyd Medical Center adds two Twitter accounts:
-You can get the latest medical updates via Twitter from Floyd Medical Center.
-For overall updates, go to twitter.com/Floydmedical.
-For news from The Breast Center, go to twitter.com/thebreastcenter.
Wednesday's Buzz:
-Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities begin today. Schedule. Click
-'Fish to Reel in the Cure' raises over $20,000 for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society in honor of Darlington student. Darlington.
Coosa Valley Fair
-The fair continues today with kids' day, gates open at 1 p.m. Free admission for all students, 1-3 p.m. Click CVF
-Sheriff's Office enrolling for 'Are You OK?' program during Fair. Details
-Check weather at the fairgrounds. Click
-Get fair updates via Facebook or Twitter.
Your latest forecast:
-Wednesday: Sunny and 75, low of 43.
-Thursday: Back to 82, low of 50.
-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click
Norman Arey's sports commentary. Click
-Is there such a thing as the 10-year Itch in college football coaching?
John McClellan's high school picks for week seven. Click
-Rockmart at Pepperell: Dragons wins by 10.
-Adairsville at Armuchee: Adairsville wins by 6.
-Northwest Whitfield at Rome: Wolves win by 2.
-Darlington at Mt. Zion: Tigers cruise to 30-plus point win.
-Unity Christian at Georgia Force: Lions fall by 21.
-John's regional, state picks: Click
Shorter Hawks football. Hawks
-Oct. 9: Hawks (3-2) at Cumberland, 2:30 p.m.
Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports
-Oct. 16-17: Second Annual Softball Slam.
-Oct. 23: Montgomery Gentry concert.
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