Wednesday updates

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New spin on Goody's in Calhoun sets grand opening for Thursday:

Earlier this year, the Knoxville-based Goody's chain closed its remaining stores and sold off its assets. Rome, Cartersville and Calhoun all lost local retailers. Specialty Retailers bought the Goody's name and other assets and planned to open a Peebles store in the former Calhoun location (there's a Peebles in LaFayette). But weeks later, company executives opted to bring back the Goody's name at the Ga. 53 and now a grand opening is set for Thursday. The company is opening eight stores now through November with six of them carrying the Goody's name, including Calhoun. But don't look for others in our market, at least yet. Former Goody's locations in Rome and Cartersville remain vacant; there is talk of some activity at the Bartow site> Details

Gingrey, Deal vote 'no' in reprimanding Rep. Joe Wilson for 'You lie' comment: U.S. representatives Phil Gingrey and Nathan Deal, both Republicans, voted with the minority in a 240-to-179 slap at Wilson following his outburst during President Obama's address to Congress last week> The Vote

More updates from Harvest Moon: In addition to resuming Sunday brunch, the Broad Street magnet also is opening the Moon Roof for Sunday afternoon football (two flat screens) plus a new Web site is now up at www.myharvestmooncafe.com.

-Look for Portobello's Italian restaurant to open soon in Cedartown: Some signage already is up as renovations continue at the site off Main Street just above Zorba's... The city's new El Nopal offers kids-eat-free on Tuesdays.

Change for the arts: Times are tough for businesses and non-profits. Just ask the folks at the Rome Area Council for the Arts. To keep things afloat, RACA has added a donation box near the gift shop. Give a little or give a lot. RACA also is the beneficiary of Thursday's "A Tasting of Downtown" and Saturday's second Rome Beer Festival. Details> Downtown

Mount Berry Square, sponsors launch 'Rome's Biggest Weight Loss challenge': The mall, joined by partners Q-102 and Pro Performance, are sponsoring the free challenge. Applications are available at the mall Web site and the deadline to enter is Friday. Click Details

That's Just Peachy--consider it Drudge with a drawl: A newer Web site, That's Just Peachy, ties together state stories, links,  more. The look is familiar to those who follow Matt Drudge> Click

Wednesday's Buzz:

-Darlington's Briggs, White National Merit Scholarship semifinalists> Buzz

-HCA, parent of 3 area hospitals, named to Information Week 500> Health

-Berry's Constitution, Citizenship Day to focus on Lincoln Sept. 17> Campus

-Exchange Club to honor Daley, in Iraq; will connect via Internet> Details

Sept. 26-27/Rome's Sixth Celtic Weekend hosted by Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Lochs and Hills Celtic Association, at the church, 1941 Shorter Ave. Some of the events include:

-Sept. 26, 3-4:30 p.m., Celtic Concert and Tea Party, featuring music by Ceilidh Celtic Ensemble (Sam and Janet Baltzer, Beth Blackburn, Jim Burdick and Matt Fearing); Joe Dunaway, bagpiper; and performances by students from Claddagh School of Irish Dance of Rome, and Scottish Highland Dancer Lauren Reilly, a Shorter College student from Edinburgh. Refreshments served (tea, punch, scones, sandwiches, and sweets). Tickets:  $5 per person.  Contact Janet Baltzer at 706-234-6317 or sbaltzer@shorter.edu

-Sept. 27, 11 a.m., Kirkin' of the Tartans Scottish Worship Service. Special music by Rome Fire Pipes and Drums, and Chamber Celts. World communion; all faiths welcome.  Luncheon following the service, $7 per person.  Call the church, 706-235-8561, for reservations by Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Your latest forecast:

-Wednesday: High of 81, low of 68. Rain chance: 70 to 80%.
-Thursday:  High near 80, lows of 67. Rain chance: 40 to 60%.
-Your extended forecast> Weather / Local radar> Radar

High School Football:

-John McClellan's picks for Friday> Football Report
-Armuchee, Gordon Central, Chattooga to stay perfect.
-Rome, Darlington, Rockmart, Sonoraville all looking at wins.
-Coosa, Cartersville, Cedartown, Woodland  have tough nights ahead.

Latest updates from Georgia High School Football Daily> Details

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable:

-Missing the Florida-Tennessee rivalry; Pac-10 is busy improving its national image> Click

Rome Braves/baseball updates> Sports:

-2009, former Rome Braves to be honored by Atlanta club Friday
-Upcoming events at State Mutual Stadium.
-Greenville vs. Lakewood for SAL crown this year.

-Mills Fitzner's pictures from the 2009 season> Gallery