The Buzz of Northwest Georgia: (please click)
-First & goal: Talks to extend NAIA football contract off to great start.
-Georgia's original C.S.I. Jay Jarvis writes about 'Georgia's Crime Doctor.'
-Three-Dot Buzz: The news updates you need--in a sentence or two.
-Focus: Inside The Greener Burger. Behind the name, what's on the menu.
Your latest forecast: More rain tonight, later in the week. -Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. -Monday night: 60% rain chance, low around 37. -Tuesday: 30%t chance of rain. High near 50. -Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30
-Extended forecast> Click / Regional radar
-Severe Weather Awareness Week: Feb. 1-5. Click Details
Politics
-Latest newsletter from Rep. Barry Loudermilk> Click
-Below: Floyd County Republican Women meet Tuesday.
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable> Arey
-Wonder if President Obama's Secret Service guys put in for overtime?
Sports/Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium> Sports
-2010 Braves Brigade tryouts set for Feb. 20.
-Rome, Atlanta Braves fire up Hot Stove for local baseball fans: Atlanta pitcher Tommy Hanson, a 2007 Rome player, was the main attraction.
-Registration, training begin for 3rd Berry Half Marathon March 6.
Tickets on sale for the Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame dinner> Click
Georgia High School Football Daily:
-Now an online weekly, the football publication looks at coaching changes, including Rome High--and speculates on a new coach, too. Details
First & goal for NAIA championship game contract extension
-So far, so good on the talks between Rome/Floyd County interests and the NAIA when it comes to extending Rome's contract to host the national championship football game each December. Members of Rome's host committee had initial renewal talks with the NAIA last week and more discussions are planned. Dawn Tolbert, Shorter College's vice president of public relations, says the local group was very encouraged by what they heard last week. The current contract, already extended one year, expires following Dec. 18's title game. One factor in all this was whether Barron Stadium would add artificial turf. Rome/Floyd voters approved a SPLOST package in November that calls for more than $3.4 million in stadium enhancements, including artificial turf. The 2008 game had a $1.5 million economic impact here while last year's game left $1.8 million in its wake.
Local author investigates 'Georgia's Crime Doctor'
-Television fans are familiar with the work of the casts of CBS' CSI franchise. Older viewers remember Jack Klugman's spin as "Quincy, M.E."
Local author Jay Jarvis has written a self-published book about the state's pioneer in forensics, Herman "Doc" Jones. Autographed copies of "Georgia's Crime Doctor" are on sale at Dogwood Books and Antiques, 240 Broad St.
We asked Jay (lower, right) to write a few words about "Georgia's Crime Doctor." They follow:
"In the 1920's and 1930's, forensic science was an emerging field in the United States with crime laboratories only in the largest cities. In 1935, the first statewide crime laboratory was created in Auburn, Ala., initially delivering only toxicology services to the entire state.
"In 1947, Jones accepted an offer to become director of the Fulton County Scientific Crime Laboratory, a position he held until the laboratory was transferred by legislation to the state of Georgia in 1952.
"Jones and his small group of dedicated scientists, travelling up and down the back roads of Georgia day and night to perform autopsies and lend their expertise at crime scenes or in court, laid the groundwork for modern day forensic science in Georgia. Georgia's Crime Doctor also takes a look at some of the most famous and interesting cases that took place during the careers of Doc and June Jones."
Three-Dot Buzz . . . news in a sentence or two:
Broad Street Shuffle continues: It might be easier to list who isn't moving on Broad. The latest is disABILITY link which now has a storefront along Tribune Street on the back side of its former office . . .
Something to laugh about: MB's brings back comedy for a three-month run at Village Theatres beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday. Kier and Clay Miles headline . . .
Call it 'retro' Relay this year: The 2010 edition of Relay for Life is back in April (9 and 10) at Ridge Ferry Park. Also back this year: the survivors' banquet. Relay . . .
Mardi Gras theme for 'A Night at the Movies' fund-raiser: The Exchange Club Family Resource Center's annual fund-raiser at Rome Cinemas is on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 16, this year. Details . . .
Tuesday's Buzz: Natalie Simms profiles a new business in town brought to you by some old friends. . . .
And we thank you for a record-setting January: Hit counts. Daily site visitors. One-day records. Hometown Headlines shattered every benchmark we track in January thanks to you. It is a great way to start our sixth year serving as your Northwest Georgia news connection . . .
Monday Focus
Greener Burger puts a new flip on the American classic. The plan: To build 'a gourmet, healthy version of the hamburger restaurant'
By Natalie Simms
In just a few short months, a new spin on the traditional hamburger joint comes to Rome as The Greener Burger Co. opens on Broad Street. While the name itself sounds like an environmentally-friendly place, owner Michael Landers believes the food will be good for the body.
Slated to open in early April, The Greener Burger will be in the old Krystal Building at 315 Broad St. Currently undergoing extensive renovations, the restaurant will encompass the entire building with seating for 72 inside and a deck seating another 65 with additional café seating out front.
The centerpiece of the menu is beef and not just any beef, it's the "best you can make," says Landers.
"We are raising our beef with co-op growers and will take it straight to the plate. There are no chemicals, hormones used … it's the leanest, cleanest beef you can eat," he says.
"We're using the whole cow with all cuts going into the burger. Generally, the hamburger is made as by-product of leftover meat but we're doing it the opposite way, using the whole cow with the beef dry-aged at least 21 days or more … it's the best you can make."
Landers is building a cooperative of farmers from Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida to supply the beef. The cattle are 95 percent grass-fed with a small corn supplement feed.
The menu also will feature all seasonal foods, including fruit and vegetables in summer and spiced cakes in fall and winter. Chili, soups and salads with ties to the beef will be available.
"Everything is built around beef and no chicken. If you love chicken, go to Chick-Fil-A … I love Truett Cathy," says Landers of that chain's founder. "Everything that we serve will be organic and natural. No sodas and only fruit juices and natural teas.
"We are a very family oriented restaurant. There will be no liquor served but we will have organic and natural beer and wine that are seasonal," he adds. Landers has applied for a beer and wine pouring permit from the city (see window in upper right photo).
Photo:The above photo also shows some of the extensive work under way on the Broad Street storefront just down from Legends comic book store.
To go along with the unique menu will be "turn-of-the-century" décor to take customers back to an early 1900s' dining experience.
"We're going for a look from 1910 to 1920 with craftsman feel and all stainless steel … very high-end décor with white napkins and tablecloths, plus lots of painted murals," Landers says.
He believes the look and feel of the restaurant will fit right in with Rome's downtown atmosphere, the reason he chose to open his first restaurant here.
"I came to Rome a few years ago to develop a medical facility but the economy tanked and so did that development," Landers says, referring to the project planned at the corner of the Bypass and Riverside Parkway. "I then took a spiritual assignment at our church and we stuck with Rome for my family. I just love downtown … it screams of the 1900s with its architecture.
"We have a beautiful, vibrant hometown and that's why we chose to see if it (restaurant) works in Rome, small town America," he said. And if it does click here, "it will work anywhere."
Landers has plans to open up at least two other restaurants within 24 months in Smyrna and Huntsville.
"Rome is our first one, our prototype. We'll be tweaking this one before we open up the other locations," he says. "Since I'm the owner, I want to oversee the entire process, so we'll be keeping all locations logistically close to Rome."
At first, Greener Burger will only be open for lunch and dinner but future plans include a breakfast menu, buffets and blue-plate specials. Menu prices range between $10 to $12 for the European-size portions.
"We're not into the biggie size but folks will get a great portion of food," Landers says.
The restaurant will be open Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Hours may extend for special entertainment events.
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