Rome Area History Museum reignites $1.2 million capital campaign: -Launched in late 2007, more than $500,000 has been pledge and upgrades made at 305 Broad St. Now organizers are rekindling the capital campaign, targeting upstairs renovations, .new exhibit space, classrooms, a reading room, event space and modernized office> Buzz
Cohen's message at Shorter ethics program: We 'don't need to surrender to forces around us and give in': Dr. Andrew I. Cohen was the featured speaker at Shorter College's second annual Hopkins Institute for Business Ethics> CH
-Staples presents $15,000 check to Hopkins Institute for Business Ethics.
Today/Ground breaking set for Harbin Clinic Cancer Center: The 11 a.m. ceremony will be at the site at Second Avenue and West Fifth Street. Updated coverage later today.
Rome Braves' 2010 home opener is three weeks from tonight: The countdown clock is ticking away and Ernie 'The K-Man' Studard's photo of the day answers his trademark question: What time is it?> Sports
Friday's Buzz
-Isakson released from Northside Hospital: U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has been released after being admitted earlier in the week with a bacterial infection. " He and his family are very appreciative of all the prayers and good wishes they have received this week," spokeswoman Joan Kirchner said. He's been told to rest.
-Ex-Polk detective indicted on charges tied to 'chop shop' operation> Polk
-HCA, parent of Redmond Regional and Polk Medical Center, listed among 'World's Most Ethical Companies'> Health
-Cotton Block Easter Events scheduled for Saturday, April 3> Downtown
-Community Easter Egg hunts set for April 2, 3> Rome Kids
-Calhoun, Cartersville, Cedartown, Floyd and Gordon counties earn funds for energy efficiency, renewable energy projects> Grants
April 3/Just Drive safe driving expo set: Learn about the hazards of distractions while driving and the impact they can have on you at the 'Just Drive' Safe Driving Expo to be held on Saturday, April 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Georgia Highlands College> Click
Bounce Out Hunger, Backpack Buddies among programs Rome Action Ministries using to help feed growing demand: Recession adding to number of people seeking help in Rome/Floyd County> Community
Dining & Drink> Click
-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores.
-What's new at local restaurants and what's on the way.
-Plus/Wine News Vine: Busy spring at the wineries> Click
Your weekend forecast: Split decision
-Friday: 10 percent chance of showers; high of 58. Gusts to 25 mph.
-Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
-Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Gusts to 20 mph.
-Saturday night: 40 percent chance of showers after 2 a.m., low of 50.
-Sunday: 70 percent chance of showers, thunderstorms; high near 65.
-Sunday night: 20 percent chance of showers with a low around 45.
-Extended forecast> Click / Regional radar
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable> Arey
-Cinderella teams are great for the fans but not for the big TV executives.
Sports/Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium> Sports
-Rome Braves' single-game tickets on sale: Ticket prices remain the same: $10, $8,. $6 and $4. Home opener: April 16 vs. Savannah.> Sports
-Braves announced 2010 promotional schedule.
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