Tuesday, February 8, 2011

1-2 inches of snow overnight Wednesday? Publix site drawing 'returning' retailer? 'Donut' hunt. Job boom downtown.

 

Charles Hight Square already building some development buzz.

-'Returning retailer' said to be considering a site. The Gap, perhaps?

 

Dunkin Donuts also scouting sites for a possible return to Rome.

 

Big January for downtown Rome: 89 net new jobs as Mellow Mushroom, Cups & Mugs opens; Greener Burger closes. 

 

Rome joins Crime Mapping website, showcasing latest crime reports around the city. Also: Site offers e-mail alerts on crimes reported near your home or office.

 

Buzz:

-ServiceMaster by Twins helping with Texas-sized storm cleanup.

-'Blind wine tasting' set for Feb. 18 at Riverside Gourmet.

-Community updates.

 

Weather

-Snow, sleet, rain expected Wednesday night, Thursday: The latest forecast calls for one to two inches in northern Georgia counties with wintry precipitation as far south as Harris and Warren counties. Details.

-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 43, low of 24.

-Wednesday: High of 48, low of 27: 70% chance of overnight rain/snow.

-Thursday: High of 42, low of 21; 30% chance of daytime snow.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 
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The game was better than the ads; my vote for top QB still goes to Peyton Manning.
 
  
Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports
-First pitch for 2011 at 7 p.m. April 7 vs. Hagerstown. 

 

Dining Guide. Click
-Latest updates on restaurant changes, health inspection scores.


 
Downtown Headlines. Downtown
-What's ahead in downtown Rome. 

Wine News Vine.  Wine 
-Upcoming events at the North Georgia wineries. 

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