Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Tuesday's updates

 

As final preparations begin for 2009 NAIA game, negotiations are about to start on extending Rome's contract to host the showdown each year> Click

-Latest comments on the 2009 showdown; schedule of events.

Loudermilk's name again in play as another turn in House speaker story: -With Mark Burkhalter saying he won't seek election as speaker next month, look for a scramble to replace the resigning Glenn Richardson. Once again, state Rep. Barry Loudermilk is getting some "run" as a potential candidate. The Cassville Republican represents Bartow County and eastern Floyd in the House.

-Loudermilk to AJC: Says today's editions: Loudermilk "said has been encouraged to run by several members, but he said he has not yet made a decision.

'Am I planning to run for speaker? No. But I'll leave the option open.' "> AJC

-Rome city leaders are scheduled to meet with the local legislative delegation this morning at 8 in the Sam King Room at City Hall.

-The chamber's prelegislative breakfast is at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday> Details

Christmas travel: Gas prices up 84 cents a gallon since year ago

A year ago, motorists were seeing unleaded gas prices approach the lowest levels in four years. Twelve months later, prices are up by 84 cents a gallon and could match or pass the most we've paid for gas in a year. The Web site Georgia Gas Price shows we're paying 84 cents more per gallon than we did last December. And at nearly $2.50 a gallon, we're within seven cents of matching the year's highest average price. What's odd: we historically see gas prices fall this time of year.

Tuesday's Buzz:

-Rainy day ahead: Chance of showers: 100%. Details below.

-Tonight's Christmas Candlelight Concert has been canceled because of the rain threat. The free concert is 7 p.m. in the Forum. Click Concert

-VW's Chattanooga plant to produce new version of Jetta: Code-named NMS for new midsized sedan, the Jetta is part of the automaker's massive push set for the U.S.> Details

-WSB TV, radio adds 'apps' for iPhone users:  Atlanta's leading television station, WSB Channel 2, and WSB 750 AM radio have added "apps" allowing iPhone customers to access their broadcasts with ease. The radio link takes you right to whatever is being broadcast at that minute. The WSB TV link gives you the station's latest headlines. You'll find both in the "App Store" on your phones.

-Georgia Northwestern's health programs achieve success:> CH

-Berry Alumnus and Trustee Cecil B. "Buster" Wright III will be the featured speaker Saturday, Dec. 12, as Berry College celebrates its 2009 fall commencement. Approximately 100 students are expected to receive either bachelor's or master's degrees during the 2:30 p.m. ceremony, which will be held in the performance arena of the Steven J. Cage Athletic and Recreation Center. The event will be streamed live at www.berry.edu/webcast. A baccalaureate service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. in the Berry College Chapel> Click

-Unity students 'celebrate' their mission> Click

Your latest forecast:

-Tuesday: 100% chance of rain. A high of 52, overnight low: 48.
-Wednesday: High of 59, low of 31. 30% rain chance.

-Extended forecast> Click  /  Local radar  / regional radar

Downtown Headlines: (click)

-Concert, Babes in Toyland, dinner theater highlight upcoming weekend.

Dining & Drink:

-Dining updates: Dinner theater at 333 on Broad Dec. 11, 12, 18, 19> Dining

-Weekly public health restaurant inspection scores> Scores

-Wine News Vine: preparing for Wine Highway celebration> Wine News Vine

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable> Arey

- -The BCS simply doesn't get it and it's for sure that Alabama's Saban doesn't, either.

John McClellan's state championship picks for Friday, Saturday:

-Buford by 4 over Calhoun. Plus: John's picks on all high school divisions> Football Report

-Can't get to the Dome? Watch the game live on GPB at 4:30 p.m.

-Georgia High School Football Daily> Details

Day-by-day scheduled for the NAIA National Championship events in Rome: The game is Dec. 19 but events start days earlier> Details

-NAIA title game contestants set: Defending champ Sioux Falls takes on Lindenwood, Mo. Semi-final results> Click

Sports/Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium> Sports

-Ingle, Moore, Czajkowski, Chase return to Rome Braves in '10

-Rome Braves offer new 12-pack flex ticket plans.

-Registration, training begin for 3rd Berry Half Marathon March 6.

 

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