Sudden surge in Armuchee dining spots:
-The recessionary economy isn't holding back 'entree enterpreneurs' when it comes to opening restaurants in the Armuchee area. Consider:
-Heavenly BBQ Buffet made a name for itself in Cedartown among barbecue zealots. Now Heavenly is coming to the spot at Armuchee Village that was home to Backyard Barbecue. States the Web teaser: "Tommy Pope brings Cedartown's and NWGA's favorite barbecue to us in March 2010." This is an all-you-can eat buffet. (right)
-We've already discussed another new venture in a familiar spot: Downtown Rome's Old Tymer Barbecue is now open in the one-time home of Owen's Barbecue right before the turn into Richard B. Russell Airport/Towers Field.
-The one-time home of Los Portales on Martha Berry is now home to La Conquista. Look for a Wednesday opening at 3989 Martha Berry Highway.
-The Etowah, which has been around for more than four years, is back under new ownership, management and with a weekend steak night special to boot.
-And more changes are possible. The Armuchee home of Schroeder's New Deliremains on the market. The restaurant remains in operation.
State of the News Media 2010 takes hard look at 'what now?'
The annual report by the Pew Project for Excellence in Journalism has just been released and it is an eye-opener. Among the conclusions:
-Newspapers, including online, saw ad revenue fall 26 percent in 2009 and 43 percent over the past three years.
-Local TV ads fell 22 percent as did radio.
-Online ad revenue fell by 5 percent ; "revenue to news sites most likely also fared much worse."
-The most stunning finding: "Veronis Suhler Stevenson projects that by 2013, after the economic recovery, three elements of old media — newspapers, radio and magazines — will take in 41 percent less in ad revenues than they did in 2006."
-And the trend to watch? "In 2009 Twitter and other social media emerged as powerful tools for disseminating information and mobilizing citizens... The majority of Internet users (59 percent) now use some kind of social media, including Twitter, blogging and networking sites."
-For more, click State of the News Media
Tuesday's Buzz:
-Latest legislative updates from state Rep. Barry Loudermilk> Click
-Darlington's Web site gets a new look: Facebook, Linked In links included in redesign that is stressing 'content'> Click
-The 66-page 2009 Floyd County Sheriff's Office annual report. Clck here.
-Redmond's 2007 local economic impact: $365 million, 2,395 jobs> Health
-April 3/Free Easter Egg Hunt at Ridge Ferry Park> Rome Kids
-West Rome Baptist Church and Lakeview Baptist are having a yard sale March 18-19 from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Saturday, March 20, from 8:30 a.m. until noon. It will be held in the "Well" at 910 Shorter Ave. All proceeds will go toward Project 127 FaithBridge Adoption Ministry; Good Neighbor Ministries; Rome Floyd County Community Soup Kitchen; Rome Action Ministries; Floyd County Baptist Association Benevolence Fund. Contact Jerry M. Lee, Administrator, West Rome Baptist Church: 706 232-9722 ext. 302.
-April 10/Rome Band Boosters' 'Night of Dreams': The 17th annual "Night of Dreams," sponsored by the Rome Band Boosters, will be held on Saturday, April 10 at the Forum. The formal dinner-dance features live jazz, silent auction and lively dance floor. Admission is $20 per ticket. Tickets are available from any band member or by calling Lynn Grindstaff at 706-378-9962.
Local restaurants, Braves celebrating St. Patrick's Day:
-Wednesday is a green day for much of the world as the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, is feted. Some of the activities planned in our area include:
-Schroeder's New Deli (downtown): Green beer and "The Leprechaun" pizza: Green pesto sauce, mozzarella, spinach, green peppers, green olives, feta cheese.
-333 on Broad: In edition to lunch and dinner, look for $2 Green Bud Light draught beer and $2 Killians (12-ounce bottles)> Click
-Rome Braves, State Mutual Stadium: The St. Patrick's Day party starts at 4 p.m. with happy hour, food and drink specials, karaoke DJ, green beer and Guinness specials. No cover. Click
-Restaurants: Send us two lines on your St. Patrick's Day specials> E-mail
Your latest forecast
-Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
-Tuesday night: 20% chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, low around 43.
-Wednesday: 30% chance of rain, high of 58.
-Wednesday night: Low of 40; 30% chance of rain.
-Extended forecast> Click / Regional radar
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable> Arey
-Dan Houston is off the bench to sub for Norman for a few days this week.
-Final Four fallout: Kansas gets toughest draw; Duke in the express lane?
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