Rome City Market in Foreclosure, New Head of Floyd GOP

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Rome City Market, a concept that grew out of a high-end Broad Street wine shop to envision a bistro, florist and more, is in foreclosure, the Rome News reports. Former Rome businessman Walt Adams sought investors, especially in the medical community, to buy into the idea at levels of $10,000 to $25,000, according to some of the prospects. At one time, D Morgan's Derek and Meredith Morgan were to open a bistro. Todd Bussey of Cedartown's Bussey Florist was to open as well, along with Riverside Gourmet, which is opening with a new concept at the corner of Broad and Second Ave next month. But all that appears over with the filing. Next up: there is a viable suitor for the spot.> RNT

There's a change in command at Floyd GOP as Dr. Dan Hanks is elected chairman by the committee of the Floyd Republican Party after the resignation of former Chair Mike Morton. Hanks, a retired radiologist, will serve the remainder of the term through March 2011. Officials state Morton resigned to spend more time with his family and his lobbying efforts. Morton also wrote a letter to local, state and national GOP officials, a copy of which was forwarded to Hometown Headlines after the new Chairman announcement, stating he could no longer support National Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele because of Steele's acceptance to speak at Al Sharpton's National Action Network. Steele writes "Michael Steele, in his acceptance of the invitation to speak at Sharpton's National Action Network stamps his approval on one who opposes the very values of this great nation."> GOP

-Campaign Finance Reports in for local state legislators> Politics

The local non-profit group DIGS, Inc. has plans to build a new personal care home in Rome for adults with developmental disabilities, but the location of the facility inside the Brookwood Estates neighborhood off Burnett Ferry Road has some residents upset.> DIGS

Weather: Stormy weather ahead, check back for updates throughout the day

-Thursday: 100% chance of showers/thunderstorms, high of 67.

-Thursday Night: 60% chance of showers, low of 43.

-Friday: Sunny, high of 67.

-Friday Night: Mostly clear, low of 37.

-Extended forecast> Click  / Regional radar

-Pollen count: 5,495> Atlanta Allergy

Rome Braves launch redesigned Web site: As the 2010 Rome Braves premiere tonight, you'll see the team's online home has a new look. Promotions and upcoming home stands get expanded focus as does the Romey Rascals kids fan club. Also new: links to the Braves' new Twitter and Facebook accounts. Click www.romesbraves.com

-Braves on road at Kannapolis tonight for first game at 7:05 p.m. Radio coverage available on 95.5 FM The Ridge.

Thursday's Buzz:

-GNTC to add Women's Basketball this fall> GNTC

-Redmond Regional and Heart of the Community will host its 2nd Seminar in the "What Women Want" seminar series. "The Truth About Oral Contraceptives, Hormone Replacement Therapy and Your Heart" seminar will be held May 4th from 6-7:30 p.m. at Magretta Hall.> Health

-Dr. Krishna S. Dhir, Henry Gund professor of management and former dean of the Campbell School of Business at Berry College, has been elected to serve as the president of the Decision Sciences Institute (DSI).> Dhir

-Darlington's new Middle School has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is the premier program in the nation to certify high-performance green buildings.> Darlington

-Free Alcohol screenings available today from 1-5 p.m. at Floyd Behavioral Health Center> Health

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable> Arey

-Right turns for NASCAR; Grandfather Favre coming back? Duke, Butler both celebrate

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.

April 17/The Rome Baseball Dugout Club will be hosting a series of JV Baseball games beginning at noon behind the levy at Legion Field. These games will be played in memory of 1974 West Rome High School Baseball standout Gary Ivester. A dedication ceremony will take place at 11:30 and a sign will placed at the field in Gary's memory. Gary's son will throw out the first pitch and several of Gary's teammates and coaches will be present. The Dugout Club would like to invite all former West Rome, East Rome and Rome Baseball players to join us for an afternoon of baseball. Admission is $5 and each ticket is worth a free hot dog!