More talk about Broad Street changes:
-Beer, wine at The Dock? The new barbecue shop at 1 Broad St. has applied for a beer and wine permit. It still has to go through Alcohol Control Commission review and then City Commission approval, which could take several months. But that would be perfect timing for spring and summer service at The Dock, especially prior to First Friday concerts (season opener is May 7).
-Return of an old 'friend': A former downtown business owner seeks investors for a new venture or perhaps a new spin on his old shop. More soon.
-Also making a comeback: Another one-time downtown business operator has been spotted on and off Broad in recent days, and could be interested in another "shot." Early word is that he'd be a silent, if not invisible, partner.
Media
-More 'local' returning to WGPB? That's the word from an advisory board meeting Thursday attended by Teya Ryan, who's ending her first year as president and executive director of Georgia Public Broadcasting. Among the ideas considered: More local reports and perhaps a local "host" on WGPB 97.7 FM (formerly K98). Ryan also was at Rome Rotary's Thursday meeting at Coosa Country Club.
Politics
-Floyd GOP meets Saturday morning: The breakfast meeting is at River City Bank on Second Avenue. Guest speaker: Ray McBerry, a Republican candidate for governor, and Max Wood, a candidate for attorney general. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. A Chick-Fil-A breakfast is available for $5 starting at 8:30 a.m. As for McBerry: He's due at the Bartow GOP meeting Saturday morning, too> Floyd GOP
-March 2/Floyd County Republican Women, 11:30 a.m. lunch, noon meeting, Red Lobster, Shorter Avenue. Guest: Sam Olens, candidate for attorney general.
-Gingrey on Obama's healthcare summit--'missed opportunity'> Details
Dining & Drink
-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores.> Click
-What's new at local restaurants and what's on the way> Click
Friday's Buzz
-Coosa High School's Academic Decathlon team will be one of 24 teams will compete in the 24th annual Georgia Academic Decathlon. The state academic competition will be held Feb. 26-27 at Berkmar High School> Coosa
-Barron Stadium, track closing as of Monday: The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is closing Barron Stadium and Maddox Track starting Monday. The facilities will be closed for SPLOST-funded renovations until the work is completed for the 2010 football season. The authority apologizes for any inconvenience and and welcomes the public to visit http://rfpra.com/trails.htm for alternate walking trails.
-Feb. 27/Annual Heart of the Community Walk kicks off at 10 a.m. with pre-walk festivities at 9:30 a.m. at Citizens First Bank> Details
-Shorter awarded $125,000 grant; will help nursing program; Georgia Northwestern student wins scholarship> Campus Headlines
Your latest forecast:
-Friday: Mostly sunny, high of 51. Gusts to 25 mph.
-Friday night: Mostly clear, low of 23.
-Saturday: Sunny with a high of 52.
-Saturday night: Clear with a low of 24.
-Sunday: Mostly clear with a high of 55.
-Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, low of 31.
-Extended forecast> Click / Regional radar
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable> Arey
-Make no mistake. Tiger needs help; where have you gone, Major League Baseball?
Sports/Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium> Sports
-Registration, training begin for 3rd Berry Half Marathon March 6.
-Braves announced 2010 promotional schedule.
-Redneck Rummage Sale at State Mutual Stadium March 20> Click
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-Saint Mary's School sixth grader Gabriela Lumpkin has won the Independent School Spelling Bee for the second consecutive year. Last year, she competed as a fifth grader in the elementary level of the bee; this year, in the middle school bee. Gabriela's winning word: residue. The Elementary Independent School Spelling Bee will be held on Thursday at Excel Christian Academy. 
-The second Cartersville creation of Appalachian Grill's Jackie Wallace, 
-And while at H & H, check the storefront signs in the throw-back development for lots of changes. Bill's New York Style Pizza and Barbecue Street greet you as you enter. Beyond that, there's a collection of shops but also a heavy "health park" presence, from Gold's Gym to Diva Fitness to martial arts to skin care and "hormone solutions for men and women." The health-oriented shops make for an interesting mix of tenants, one we haven't seen before> 
"The GCP is not a split from the Republican Party," says Kirk Spears, right, a member of the GCP Board of Directors. "While our party does attract some disaffected Republicans, we are also attracting Libertarians, conservative-leaning Independents and 'blue-dog' Democrats. We are the new home for many conservatives who are looking for a fresh way to have a positive impact on their local, state and federal government."
-The second Cartersville creation of Appalachian Grill's Jackie Wallace, 
-And while at H & H, check the storefront signs in the throw-back development for lots of changes. Bill's New York Style Pizza and Barbecue Street greet you as you enter. Beyond that, there's a collection of shops but also a heavy "health park" presence, from Gold's Gym to Diva Fitness to martial arts to skin care and "hormone solutions for men and women." The health-oriented shops make for an interesting mix of tenants, one we haven't seen before> 
"The GCP is not a split from the Republican Party," says Kirk Spears, right, a member of the GCP Board of Directors. "While our party does attract some disaffected Republicans, we are also attracting Libertarians, conservative-leaning Independents and 'blue-dog' Democrats. We are the new home for many conservatives who are looking for a fresh way to have a positive impact on their local, state and federal government."
