Updates on region's biggest projects. Fabulous weekend forecast; events list. Rome couple marks seven decades together. Rome ref going to basketball's big dance

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Building buzz:

-With fence gone at Publix site,perhaps signs of things to come?

-Senior housing at Etowah Terrace under way, 15 months away.

-T-minus two weeks on cancer center opening? Public open house April 10.

-Zoning moves in Emerson for Dream Parks at LakePoint project.

 

Census shows Bartow home to 100,000-plus; Floyd around 4,000 behind. 

 

After 70 years, Sam and Rose Peller of Rome still together, as durable as the diamonds he once sold. Their secret? See MIchelle Picon's story. 

 

Official from Rome to call games at Charlotte in NCAA Tournament

-Doug Shows among officials as college basketball playoffs continue.

Weekend watch:

-St. Petrick's Day returns to downtown Rome.

-Latest public health restaurant scores.

-Bryan Mullins' entertainment report.

 -Huge weekend for North Georgia wineries -- and for visitors. 

 

Your weekend weather: drop dead gorgeous:
-Friday: Sunny, high of 80, low of 49.
-Saturday: High of 79, low of 54.
-Sunday: Some clouds, high of 73, low of 52. 

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey.

-UT basketball coach in troubled waters; NFL coaches' salary hit.

 

Atlanta Braves' legend Bruce Benedict to throw out first pitch on opening night for Rome Braves