Land for LakePoint mega sports complex purchased. Sept. 26 opening for Dollar Tree as Etowah Crossing rehab picks up. Rome couple buys SmartER Clinix. Mid-90s all weekend.

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As land deal closes, more updates on LakePoint Sports community:

-In addition to more than 300 acres of outdoor and indoor sports facilities, look for 20 restaurant, 1,500 hotel rooms, retail.

 -And most important: 2,600 jobs.

 -Opening now set for 2013.

 

 Partnership 'aggressively' marketing reborn Etowah Crossing.

 -Dollar Tree now due in late September.

 -Center getting a complete refit.

 -$3 million rehab of Goodwill should be done by December.

   

Rome couple buys SmartER Clinix at Riverbend Center.

 -Services expanding to include weight control.

What's ahead this weekend:
-Tonight: Darlington opens the football season by hosting Sonoraville.
-Saturday: Health Initiative for Men, Gary Tillman Clocktower race and walk, River Revelry.

 

Your latest forecast:

-Friday: 30% rain chance, high of 95, low of 67. Heat index: 98.
-Saturday: 20% rain chance, high of 96, low of 70. Heat index: 102.
-Sunday: 30% rain chance, high of 94, low of 78.

 

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