Wednesday, June 22, 2011

411 Connector background work continues; Lewis says federal suit expected soon. 80% chance of storms after 2 p.m., high of 86. Hollywood takes over Cedartown. Busy summer for Floyd GOP. Arey on Sports.

 

Lewis: 411 Connector coming together; court challenge likely

-With environmental concerns about a mine found on the Rollins' property just about settled, Jeff Lewis of the State Transportation Board says the 411 Connector is "going forth as planned." But he also expects a federal court battle with the Rollins' family as their efforts continue to push the path from their land.


Your forecast: We'll post storm updates as needed today.

-Wednesday: 80% rain chance, beginning after 2 p.m., with a high of 86, a low of 69; and up to a half inch of rain.

-Thursday: 40% rain chance, high of 90, low of 68.

-Friday: 40% rain chance, high of 91, low of 69.


Cedartown's return to Hollywood continues as WXIA reports on the filming of Jane Mansfield's Car. WXIA (video and text)

-Also:  schedule of closed streets (and likely filming times) if you want to visit.


Mark that 'Berry' fresh

-Berry Enterprises, the student-run and -operated ventures based on the Berry College campus, has two events of community interest coming up soon:
-June 24: Berry Farms Angus Beef sale,
-July 23: The next Farmer's Market,
 

June 25: Floyd County Republicans to hear from state party chief.

-Coming Aug. 13: GOP's annual rally at the airport with state, local Republican leaders.


Today's buzz:

-Floyd County Schools will open a learning center in August to provide an alternative path to graduation for high schoolers. Learning center

-The 2011-2012 Officers of the Exchange Club of Rome have been inducted. The new president is Buzz Wachsteter. Exchange Club

-June 30: Poetry Night--Speaking of Tuscaloosa, Schroeder's New Deli, Broad Street. Details

 

Today's Hometown Headlines Radio Edition 7-9 a.m. on WRGA 1470 AM.

-7:10: The Buzz of Northwest Georgia.

-7:40: Dr. Melinda Strickland, Floyd County schools, on new learning center.

-8:10: Update on the filming of Jane Mansfield's Car in Cedartown.

-8:40: Dr. John Grout, Dean of Berry College's Campbell School of Business.

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

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey

--Buckeye recruiting is hurting; commissioners are overpaid.


Rome Braves: Sports

-'Second' season starts Thursday in Asheville. 

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