Politics
Gingrey re-election war chest nears $1 million mark: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey had $959,530 in the bank for his 2010 re-election bid as of June 30, according to C-SPAN. Gingrey, a Republican, is seeking his fifth term representing Northwest Georgia. His report shows nearly $321,000 in contributions since Jan. 1, including $171,000 from individuals and $140,000 from political action committees. Expenditures for the previous six months were around $186,000> CSPAN
-Gingrey talks of 'bitter pill' healthcare reform package; works to save West Georgia small business operation> House
-Number of the day: 67. As in dollars saved by monthly furlough by state senators as planned now through Dec. 31. That's $67 per month per senator.
Employment:
Job fair set for 'long-term' temp posts at CCH: Kelly Services and CCH (Universal Tax) are conducting a job fair Wednesday to recruit 200 "long-term temporary customer service" tech support positions. Employment would last from September through next April with pay scales from $8.50 to $11.75 an hour. The job fair is at the Rome Career Center of the state Department of Labor, 462 Riverside Parkway. Hours: 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Business
We're checking reports of another downtown Rome closing. Phone service has been suspended. More later today.
-Carmike Cinemas earnings due Aug. 3: The Columbus-based company, which owns the Carmike 12 in Cartersville and Martin 3 in Calhoun, will release second quarter results after 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3. A conference call/Web cast is set for 5 that afternoon> Carmike
Friday's Buzz
Cason to lead Floyd's Pediatric, Neonatal Mobile Intensive Care> Health
-Redmond offers free joint wellness/injury prevention seminar> Health
-July 21/Red Cross annual meeting, volunteer recognition set: The Coosa Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting and volunteer recognition Tuesday beginning at 6 p.m. at Coosa Valley Federal Credit Union, 2010 Redmond Circle. The meeting is at 6 p.m., the dinner and volunteer recognition is set for 6:30 p.m.
Updates from social media (Facebook, Twitter)
-New look coming for Shorter's dining hall> Click
-Latest images from Darlington's new middle school> Click
-Historic first Tweet from outer space: Twitter fans following Shuttle Commander Mark Polansky (right) received this first Tweet from orbit Thursday: "This was so worth the wait. What a spectacular launch. Earth is breathtaking. Time for bed now." Not exactly "one small step for man" but . . . Follow Polansky at: www.twitter.com/astro_127
Dining & Drink
-Latest public health restaurant scores for region now posted> Dining
-Food gets co-star status at North Georgia wineries this month> Wine
Georgia High School Football Daily
-Today: Darlington's Alex Sentell on preseason all-state list; Tigers picked to exit playoffs after first round.
-Latest updates on downtown entertainment from Bryan Mullins
-'Fixer Upper' at DeSoto to help Free Clinic Friday night.
Weather:
-Friday: 40% rain chance, high of 90, low of 61.
-Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 86, low of 57.
-Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 87, low of 59.
-Your extended forecast> Weather / Local radar > Radar
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable
-Big XII talks a good game but doesn't play one on the defensive side of the ball
Rome Braves' updates-Grasshoppers close series with 5-2 win over the Braves.
-Tonight: Rome hosts West Virginia, 7 p.m.
-Saturday: Rome hosts West Virginia, 7 p.m.
-Sunday: Rome hosts West Virginia, 2 p.m.
-Latest Braves' photos by Mills Fitzner> Gallery
<Mills captures Roxie in a tender moment with a young fan at Thursday night's game.
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