175th celebration begins: Town Green ready for phase 1 debut
Crews spent part of Thursday cleaning up and putting the finishing touches on the first phase of the new Town Green between the Third Avenue parking deck and The Forum on Thursday. Photo by Ernie 'The K-Man' Studard
Rome's 175th Anniversary celebration begins today at 10:30 a.m. with the dedication of Town Green and Third Avenue Parking Deck. Students from East Central Elementary's kindergarten class will be singing a song and will be among the first to play in the fountain. Workers from the Parks and Recreation Authority, Rome Public Works and Floyd County Public Works will be recognized for their efforts in completing Town Green. (Updates later today)
-Tonight at 7: Final First Friday concert of the season: Scott Thompson and Peachtree Station, Bridgepoint Plaza.
-Sept. 4-7/Rome's 175th Anniversary celebration. Complete details are now posted at Downtown Headlines.
Business
-Chamber plans 'Innovation Conference' on alternative energy, angel investing for Nov. 12: Following on last fall's success, the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce is assembling a new Innovation Conference Nov. 12 to be held at Berry College's Science Auditorium on Nov. 12. Following a keynote speech by Jill Stuckey, director of alternative fuels with the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority, attendees will choose breakout sessions on angel investing or alternative fuels. Hours: 9-11:30 a.m. Details> Chamber
-New stores join Prime Outlets in Calhoun: As Labor Day sales begin, Prime Outlets in Calhoun has several new stores opening or else on the way. They are:
- Rak Outfitters: North Face and Patagonia apparel and outerwear; high-end camping and kayaking equipment and accessories.
- Carol's Fashions: Specializing in ladies apparel & accessories!
- Pricebusters: Discounts on family apparel and linens!
- As Seen On TV: Coming Soon next to Java Junction.
Friday's Buzz:
-Floyd Schools' plans for president's address to children Sept. 8> Click
-Unity Christian sets Lions Run fund-raiser for Sept. 10> Unity
-Emergency Preparedness Night observed tonight at Braves game> Sports
High School Football Report (click)
-John McClellan's football picks: who will win tonight's games? Plus: Follow the scores courtesy of Georgia Prep Country>
-Kickoff forecast: 80 degrees, clear skies.
-Radio and Web casts: We have you media guide.
-Tonight's scores: Links to Georgia Prep Country.
-Plus: Football Report says Hillgrove over Rome> Details
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable (click)
-The return of Norman's No-No's, Norman Arey's 'locks' to lose this weekend. Georgia, Alabama lose; Georgia Tech, LSU take easy wins
Dining & Drink
-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores> Dining
-Latest updates from North Georgia's wine country: Click Wine News Vine
-Free Chick-Fil-A Monday if . . .: Wear your team's logo (shirt, etc.) to Chick-Fil-A from 10:30 a.m. until closing and you'll get a free Original Chicken Sandwich.
-Huge weekend starts Friday morning in downtown Rome.
-Bryan Mullins of MullinsMania.com on the weekend ahead.
Your latest weather:
-Friday: Mostly sunny, high of 87, low of 62.
-Saturday: Sunny again, high of 86, low of 63.
-Sunday: 20 to 40% chance, high of 86, low of 65.
-Labor Day: 40 to 20% rain chance, high of 82, low of 62.
-Your extended forecast> Weather / Local radar > Radar
-GreenJackets edge Braves, 1-0
-Tonight: Home season finale, 7 p.m. vs. Augusta
-Mills Fitzner's latest game pictures> Gallery
-'Softball Slam' coming to State Mutual Stadium Oct. 23-25> Sports
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