Look for word next week on 2010 NAIA football bid: We hear that Rome/Floyd's efforts to extend the contract for the NAIA's national championship football game at Barron Stadium could be resolved by late next week. Rome/Floyd won a two-year deal, with the second national title game and the second edition is set for Dec. 19 at Barron. Even amid a downpour, the game was deemed a success. But artificial turf could be an issue in deciding a longer-term contract with the NAIA and new turf -- as well as other enhancements to Barron -- are included in the $42.3 million SPLOST package going before voters Nov. 3.
-AJC: College Football Hall of Fame moving to Atlanta> Details
Armuchee Connector a 'go,' is tennis next? A few months back, Berry College joined community colleagues in announcing the study of a 55-court tennis center on Berry property near Mount Berry Square and the route of the proposed Amurchee Connector. With the two-lane road now under contract, what's new with the center? The official word: Discussions continue with Berry College officials, local tennis enthusiasts and outside groups such as the United States Tennis Association. "We have a great deal of enthusiasm for the project and hope to see it come to fruition," says Berry spokesman Rick Woodall. Our guess: Look for updates late in the year or early next year.
Rain, flooding aftermath:
-Etowah River: 7.22 feet in Cartersville; 21.05 feet in Rome> Details
-Oostanaula River: 18.43 feet, has crested> Track level
-Quick forecast: 20% rain chance today, tonight; 40% Thursday.
-Commuting around the state: Latest from DOT> Detours
-Closings: Only Georgia Highlands' Douglasville site so far today.
-We'll have updates as needed throughout the day.
Wednesday's Buzz:
-Update on Shorter/Labor Department career fair on Thursday> Business
-Loy returns to Adairsville as Clinic Director for Advance Rehabilitation; Owens named Clinic Director in Cedartown> Health
-United Community Banks plans $300 million stock offering> AJC
Road closing in Floyd County: Windrush Drive, in Northwoods subdivision off U.S. 27 North, will be closed to through traffic Wednesday and Thursday allow Floyd County Public Works to replace a cross drain and make road repairs. Hours:
From 8:30 a.m. Wednesday until 4 p.m. Thursday. Use Bent Oak Trail or Ashley Oaks Trail to avoid the construction area.
Some changes to Hometown Headlines: We're tweaking a few things:
-Both our dining guide and our kids page now resemble our other pages. The idea is to better tie those reports to Hometown. Next up: Downtown Headlines.
-Our "mast" or nameplate also has a new look, courtesy of our son Jack's great painting of Rome's landmark Clock Tower (top left).
-We've also changed our wine site to the Wine News Vine. The name gives the site broader appeal; also, some thought we were providing tour packages.
-Please look for additional changes in coming weeks. As always, we appreciate your feedback and suggestions> Click E-mail.
Your latest forecast:
-Wednesday: 20%, then 20% chance of showers; high, 86; low, 67.
-Thursday: 40%, then 30% chance of rain; high, 88; low, 67.
-Your extended forecast> Weather / Local radar> Radar
High School Football> Football Report
-John McClellan's high school picks for this Friday.
-Unbeatens face off: Chattooga at Armuchee.
-Pepperell gets easy win over Gordon Central; Calhoun cruises past Coosa.
-Rome faces tight road game; more woes for Darlington.
-Adairsville by 13 over Model; rough night for Woodland.
-Cartersville gets back in W column; Cedartown could drop fourth game
Georgia High School Football Daily> Click
Norman Arey's Sports
-Stay sober or stay away in Minnesota; Bulldogs absolutely must play some defense> Arey
Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium updates> Sports:
-Upcoming events at State Mutual Stadium: Rummage sale Saturday.
-Mills Fitzner's pictures from the 2009 season> Gallery
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