Bids due Monday on Kroger expansion, refit; hints of what's to come. Local business updates. Campaign 2012. Wet Wednesday ahead. Latest Dining Guide profile.

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Closer look at Kroger's expansion, remodeling plans.

-Call for bids (due Monday) tells of demolition, remodeling and potential store layout as Kroger grows since opening 2003.

 

Business briefly:

-Downtown Rome gets another spin with Clocktower Classic handcycling competition.

-Rezoning sought for Armuchee area flea market.

-Adairsville-based company expands partnership.

-Cartersville company gets larger facilities.

 

Headlines:

-Another environmental red flag in 411 Connector route debate.

-Conservative New York Times columnist Ross Douthat at Berry Feb. 16.

-Shorter signing football players for first team in NCAA league.

 

Rome Dining Guide:

-Our advertorial restaurant section takes a closer look at Steak 'n Shake.

Tonight's PowerBall jackpot worth $170 million.  

 

 Weather: Up to an inch of rain possible:
-Wednesday: 80% rain chance, high of 60, low of 49.
-Thursday: Some clouds, high of 68, low of 39.
-Friday: 30-60% rain chance, high of 68, low of 44.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition,  7-9 a.m. weekdays
-On Rome's News Talk WRGA 1470 AM; click to listen online.
-Please join our guests today including including Rome City Manager John Bennett and County Manager Blaine Williams discussing the March 6 SPLOST extension vote, and Dr. Peter Lawler of Berry College on the Florida Primary results and where Campaign 2012 moves next.

 

Highlights from the Jan. 30 Hot Stove Gathering.
-Gonzalez on LakePoint project.
-Ingle on what's new with Rome Braves.
-10th season home-opener is April 12 at State Mutual Stadium.
-Miracle Field opening is April 14.