500-plus pack Gingrey healthcare town hall in Rome
-Lots of comments, and a few statements masked as questions about healthcare reform, dominated the 90-minute town hall session. The turnout surprised U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey and others, and the congressman said more would be held at larger venues. Four others are on the calendar in our region this month.
-Expanded coverage on Thursday's town hall can by found by clicking> Buzz
-The crowd: Very orderly with only one round of booing after one young man's unpopular comments. At least four officers were on hand Thursday.
-The comments: Speakers are worried about healthcare overall, including access, insurance and cost. They want change but perhaps not the current proposal.
-Coverage: Let us know if our almost-live "Tweets" worked for you> E-mail
-Closer look at healthcare reform: The link at the end of this item takes you to C-SPAN's "healthcare hub" for extended coverage of the issue> C-SPAN
-Forecast at race/walk time: Partly cloudy, 71 degrees, 10 percent rain chance, humidity: 87%. Click Weather Channel
-Site: Barron Stadium, West Third and Second Avenue.
-Onsite registration 7-7:45 a.m. $20 for the 5K, $15 for the two-mile health walk.
-If already registered: Avoid the crowds. Pre-registered runners may pick up race packets and numbers today from 4 to 6 p.m. at Pro Performance, 314 E. First Ave. (no registrations there Friday)
-'Tillman Clocktower Supporter' shirts will be available at the race thanks to PrintWorks mobile screening services.
-The Clocktower will be open for tours from 10 a.m. until noon.
Friday's Buzz:
-MegaMillions jackpot: $124 million tonight: Chances of winning: 1 in 176 million.
-Ticket purchased at Calhoun store worth $117,000 to Dalton woman> Ticket
-MJ's to go: The new MJ's Grill at the Prime Outlets in Calhoun is launching delivery service. They've also added a new $5 dine-in menu.
-Calhoun-based FieldTurf on a real roll this football season with new coating, new installations> Details
-Weekly public health restaurant scores: The Catering Company got a perfect 100 followed by a 95 for Burnt Hickory Barbecue> Dining
-Berry dean Dr. Bruce Conn to oversee Worldwide Meeting of American Society of Parasitologists in Knoxville this weekend> Click
-'Steel Magnolias' casting set: Rome Little Theatre will hold auditions for Steel Magnolias on Sunday, Aug. 30, and Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. at the historic DeSoto Theatre on Broad Street> Click RLT
--Latest updates on downtown Rome: Parking study, events update, 175th anniversary planning--and more restaurants?
-Plus: This week's entertainment guide from Bryan Mullins.
Latest forecast:
-Friday: High of 92; low of 68.
-Saturday: High of 92; low of 68; 20% chance of rain.
-Sunday: 40% rain chance; high of 90; low of 73.
-Your extended forecast> Weather / Local radar > Radar
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable
-Countown to Kickoff 2009: Lack of even a semblance of defense makes the Big XII difficult to take seriously
-Braves' win streak at seven straight after 16-inning victory over Suns, 10-6.
-Braves at Lake County, Ohio, for four games.
-Latest Braves' photos by Mills Fitzner> Gallery
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