Georgia Northwestern's new Catoosa project aimed at 'auto alley' needs: A $20 million, 65,000-square-foot complex is planned by the merging Georgia Northwestern Technical College to serve both "tier one" and "tier two" suppliers for the new VW and KIA plants, says college president Dr. Craig McDaniel. The 36-acre site, just 10 miles from the billion-dollar VW plant rising near Chattanooga, was donated by Catoosa County. Georgia Northwestern is forming from the merger of Coosa Valley Technical College and Northwestern Technical College.
NAIA says listen for decision on 2010 football championship in late July: That's from Dennis Green of the NAIA staff when asked about the status of communities that applied to host the game after Rome's two-year contract expires with this Dec. 19's game at Barron Stadium. Local organizers are hoping to extend the contract> 2009 Championship
Number of the day: 2,000. That's how many people took part in last week's two-day job fair for Bentley Dye, hosted at Coosa Valley Technical College's Gordon campus. Some 300 were available--some now, most down the road.
-June 30, July 2: Gingrey to host job retraining workshops> Business
Magnolia Market begins selling Berry beef next week: Look for "Berry Farms" beef to be on sale at Magnolia Market on Kingston Highway beginning next Monday. The market's weekly newsletter includes a teaser about the Jersey beef sale, one of several new enterprise projects by Berry and its students. Magnolia already has been selling milk products produced from Berry cattle> Background
>Berry's Rufus Massey will discuss the enterprise projects at 9 a.m. Thursday on WRGA's Talk of the Town.
Cave Spring prepares for 25th Independence Day Parade: One of our favorite July 4th traditions is the parade around the Cave Spring square each July 4th morning. This year marks the parade's 25th year. Organizer Christa Jackson says line up starts at 8 a.m. that Saturday morning with walkers, strollers, etc., at the Old Depot on Alabama Street. Vehicles with wheels meet at Perry Farm Road. Also, all children must be accompanied by an adult and the use of bicycles and roller skates by older children is discouraged. The parade leaves from the depot at 9 a.m. sharp with the prime viewing area remains on the square. Traditional extras are planned again, including homemade ice cream sales by the Methodist Church on Alabama Street about a block from the square. Other Cave Spring activities include:
-Fireworks on Friday night, July 3, as well as the annual barbecue (click Events).
-The patriotic program at First Baptist Church set for 6 p.m. (the eighth year).
More community Fourth of July events:
-Rome Braves/Salute to America, post-game fireworks following the Braves-Bowling Green game> Details
-Rome: Parks & Rec holiday celebration, Ridge Ferry Park. Events begin 1 p.m., continue through 10:30 p.m.> Details
-Cartersville: Stars, Stripes & Cartersville: The day begins with the parade in downtown Cartersville at 9 a.m. and continues with arts and crafts, a concert and fireworks> Details
-Calhoun: Star-spangled Celebration, beginning at 5 p.m., Cherokee Capital Fairgrounds. Free fireworks, live music> Details
-Send your event> Click E-mail
Out with the old . . .
Darlington's Jim Van Es helps prepare to take a whack out of what once was known as Darlington Junior School Monday evening in a special ceremony marking the end of one era and the beginning of the new middle school. This photo, by Hal Storey, and others can be found on his Facebook page. Click Storey.
Tuesday's Buzz:
-Chattooga among latest Wold Ready communities: Gov. Sonny Perdue on Monday announced Chattooga, Cook, Grady and Jenkins counties were named new Certified Work Ready Communities. That means the county has the skilled workforce that business demands and the educational infrastructure to drive economic growth and prosperity> Click GAworkready
-'Front Porch Prophet' writer Ray Atkins state author of the year> Click
-Latest list of potential projects for the 2009 SPLOST vote: The SPLOST Citizens Advisory Committee created a short-list of projects to continue to be considered. The panel meets Thursday at 5 p.m. at The Forum> Short list
-Johnson, Bevels get Georgia School Boards Association spots> Floyd
-Rains named heart failure accreditation coordiantor at Redmond> Health
-Farmers Market moves: The Parks and Recreation Authority Farmers Market has moved to the north end of Ridge Ferry Park. It is open on Wednesday and Saturday 7 to 10 a.m.> rfpra.com
Weather:
-Tuesday: 20% chance of showers, thunderstorms. High of 92.
-Tuesday night: 20% chance of rain, low of 69.
-Wednesday: 30% chance of rain, high of 91.
-Latest local Radar / Latest regional Radar
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable:
-Georgia Tech gets good news in basketball; Kentucky isn't as fortunate.
Rome Braves updates:
-Braves shut out Savannah, 4-0, but Charleston, Greenville win, too.
-Up next: Tonight, home vs. Savannah.
-Latest Mills Fitzner game photos> Gallery
Downtown Headlines:
-3,000 due each day at Jehovah's Witness convention at The Forum.
-What's ahead this week in downtown Rome.
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