Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Tuesday's updates: snow overnight?

 

Snow chance increases for tonight, Wednesday:
-The latest: Little if any accumulation expected in an area northwest of a line from Cedartown to Gainesville. We'll have updates throughout the day and evening.

-Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
-Tonight: 30% chance of rain after 1 a.m., mixing with snow after 4 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
-Wednesday: 50% chance of rain, snow before 10 a.m., then rain between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. High near 47. Gusts to 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
-Wednesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

-Extended forecast> Click  / Regional radar

Southern Gardens Farm & Garden closing: A longtime fixture on Roy Street off Dean Avenue in East Rome, Southern Gardens Farm & Garden moved to 3100 Rockmart Highway several years ago. The owners have decided to close as of this Saturday with discounted pricing now under way.

Los Portales goes solo on Shorter; Conquista coming to Martha Berry: More restaurant change for the Armuchee area as Alejandro Perez seeks a malt beverage permit from Floyd County officials for Conquista at 3989 Martha Berry Highway. The business had been known as Los Portales II until the ownership change. Los Portales remains in full operation at 2439 Shorter Ave> Click.

>As for Armuchee: In recent months, we've seen:

-The closing of Backyard Barbecue at Armuchee Village.

-Ole Tymer barbecue opening in the former Owen's spot near the airport.

-The Etowah closed only to reopen under new ownership--and with steak nights.

Free pancakes today at IHOP -- sort of: Participating IHOP restaurants are giving away a short stack of pancakes today from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. in hopes you'll give a donation to the Children's Miracle Network. Since 2006, the special day has raised $3.25 million> Details

Mall's Easter Bunny due March 13: The Easter Bunny arrives at Mount Berry Square at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 13. The first 200 children at the Food Court entrance will receive an Easter goody basket. The March meeting of Kids World at the mall is an hour earlier (10 until 11 a.m.) 

Tuesday's Buzz (click to subscribe to our free e-mail alerts)

-Bartow teacher among 10 finalists for state Teacher of the Year> Bartow

-St. Petrick's Day Parade returns March 20 in downtown> DH

-Shorter presents 'Romeo and Juliet' Feb. 25-28> Campus

-The First Presbyterian Weekday Preschool is accepting applications for the 2010-11 school year.  Classes available for 2- and 3-year-olds as well as Pre K 4/5. Details: Regina Detweiler 706-291-6033 ext 35, e-mail reginad@fpcrome.org.

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable> Arey

-Forget conference expansion in college sports. Let's go with full-blown realignment.

No comments: