Politics & The Web
-Gingrey, GOP plan 12-hour Web cast focusing on Pelosi, healthcare: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey is among the Republicans taking part in the series. Says The Hill: "House Republicans will launch a 12-hour online town hall meeting to discuss health reform legislation." Questions are welcome via text, Facebook, Twitter> GOP
-Gingrey amendment puts Congress on 'public option' plan: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey and several other House members have added an amendment to the healthcare bill that would automatically enroll all members of Congress in the public option, making them ineligible for benefits relating to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program> Gingrey
-Deal uses Web site to 'talk' to voters: U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal, a Republcian gubernatorial candidate, is using www.asknathandeal.com to solicit questions from voters today from 9 to 10 a.m. You'll need to register first to ask the veteran North Georgia congressman--whose district includes parts of Gordon County-- about sate and campaign issues. Click here
>As for WRGA: On Monday, the station updates its news/talk format to focus more on a constant flow of information and updates. David Crowder and Eric Jens -- and Walker most of this week-- have adopted a "double anchor" format focused on news/weather delivery. Gone is the single-focus format on the morning anchor and some of the local call-ins. Look for additional changes in coming days.
Today's Buzz:
-'Road to Rome' for NAIA's top two teams begins Nov. 15 via Web cast: The pairings for the first round of the NAIA Football Championship Series will be telecast live by College Fanz Sports Network beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 15. The "College Fanz NAIA Football Selection Sunday Show" from the campus of Azuza Pacific University in California. Rome hosts the championship game at Barron Stadium on Dec. 19. Rome also will be the host of the 2010 game. For more, click NAIA / For more on the 2009 game, click Rome
-Berry College: Is there an 'app' for that? You bet: The fall 2009 edition of Berry features a piece on Berry Information Technology student Whit Marbut decided to create an iPhone/iTouch "app" for the college after reading about Duke University having one. A visit to the iTunes Store is all you need to get the free Berry Mobile update. What we like about it: A timely events calendar, overall campus updates, the campus map and facility hours.
-Also in the fall Berry--tennis complex update: A 30-acre slice of Berry College's "river farm" area near Mount Berry Square is the focus of continuing attention for what is now being called "one of the largest tennis facilities in the world." An article in the fall edition says the most recent design would feature up to 56 full-size courts as well as 14 "quick start" courts for youth development. That's a change from the original announcement (click). With work on the Armuchee Connector due to begin this month, look for this project to gain some steam.
-$19.5 million profit for Towne West developer: Forestar Group Inc., which has plans to develop 2,674 lots in Towne West near Adairsville as well as 121 commercial acres, posted $19.5 million in earnings Wednesday vs. $900,000 for the same period a year earlier. A big factor was the sale of 20,000 acres for $39.5 million during the quarter> Details
-Rome/Floyd Planning Commission meets at 2:30 this afternoon: Light agenda> Details
-Work Ready Awards honor GNTC employee, EVCO Plastic> Click
-Child ID program to be available at Optimist Pancake Breakfast Nov. 21: The Floyd County Sheriff's Office and the Sheriff's Community Posse will be administering a fingerprinting and child identification session during the annual Noon Optimist Club Pancake Breakfast on Nov. 21 at the Rome Civic Center. Crews will be on hand from 8 a.m. until noon working with parents, guardians and the kids.
-Shorter hits the road to face Belhaven Saturday> Details
-Saint Mary's open house is Nov. 15: Saint Mary's Catholic School will be hosting an Open House on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 3-5 p.m.. Personal tours of the school will be given, complete with special activities for the children. Information about financial aid and the new G.R.A.C.E. Scholarship program will be available.
No RSVP necessary. Contact Admissions Director Christa Jackson at 706-234-4953 for more or go to www.smsrome.org or click Facebook.
-Nov. 6-7/Two arts and crafts festivals set for Berry College> Details
- Free swine flu vaccine available Thursday for children, pregnant women, healthcare workers, those 25 to 64 with existing medical conditions> Health
Your latest forecast:
-Thursday: More sun, high of 68, low of 35.
-Friday: Sunny, high of 69, low of 37.
-Latest weather: Extended forecast / Local radar / Regional radar
John McClellan's football picks> Football Report
-Armuchee, Darlington in playoffs; Pepperell, Calhoun, Cartersville look for wins.
Georgia High School Football Daily> Click
-Web site looks at AA playoff scenarios, forecasting Westminster vs. Armuchee, Chattooga at Buford, Pepperell at Lovett, Avondale at Calhoun.
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable>Arey
- Should all U.S. politicians have to wear NASCAR suit? Not a bad idea at all
Shorter: At Belhaven (Jackson, Miss!) 12:30 p.m. ET Saturday > Click
Upcoming events at Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium> Sports
-Braves' first Celebrity Shootout with Rocket Wheeler, Frog Smith.
-First annual Wing Ding due Nov. 21.
-Links to winter baseball leagues.
Downtown Headlines> Click
-What's ahead in downtown Rome: Chamber expo Friday, Saturday.
-MullinsMania: Entertainment updates for downtown Rome from Bryan Mullins.
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