County files for regional review of 'Project River' distribution center at Ga. 140/53. Georgia Northwest plans staff cuts; McDaniel: No impact on students, instruction. Weather: 90 today, Wednesday.

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'Project River' application filed by Floyd for 'distribution center for storage and handling of products.'

-The vague application to regional reviewers adds to speculation as do a series of items on today's county commission agenda, recent action by the planning commission.

-Whatever it is -- and we'll know later today -- look for an opening by April 2013. This will refuel those Wal-Mart distribution center rumors that hung over Armuchee for several years.

-Continuing updates all day on Hometown Headlines.

 

Staffing cuts coming to Georgia Northwestern Technical College:

-Projected $1.1 million budget short fall means a reduction of eight to nine positions and contract changes for 14 to 15 12-month employees.

-Dr. Craig McDaniel, GNTC president, says the cuts will not impact the students or instruction.

 

Rome/Floyd's Disaster Recovery Center closing Thursday night:

-Operations continue at 300 W. Third until 6 p.m. that evening.

 

Fund started to replace more than 500 trees lost at Berry during April 27 storms. 

 

Today's buzz from across the region.

 

Your latest forecast:

-Tuesday: High of 90, low of 63.

-Wednesday: 20% rain chance, high of 91, low of 64.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. on WRGA 1470 AM:

-Today's guests include Dr. Craig McDaniel, president of Georgia Northwestern Technical College, on cuts on the way.

-Also, Chris Giddens, minister of children and college services, on today's Vacation Bible School.

-Listen online: http://wrga.streamon.fm/ 

 

Norman Arey on Sports:

-Big East to go to 12 teams? Hewitt loses one; Irvin loses weight?

 

Rome Braves:

-Hickory spanks Braves, 15-5.

-Off Tuesday; in Lexington through Saturday.