Call it the ultimate, super-sized to-go order
The most anticipated pile of rubble in Northwest Georgia since the demise of Riverbend Mall is now exactly that: rubble. The remnants of the building last known as Johnny Carino's is down. It's demise has been perhaps the most photographed bit of demolition since the old mall gave way to today's Riverbend Center just down Turner McCall. Next up: Steak N Shake.
Rome Restaurant Deals launches: Our latest Facebook page is designed to share local restaurant deals in Rome and Floyd County. We were writing about a similar page in Cartersville and decided to try it here. Enjoy. Click Facebook
Cartersville Restaurant Deals builds to more than 700 members: Launched May 1, the Facebook page quickly is becoming a go-to spot for restaurant deals in Cartersville-Bartow County. Authored by a restaurant owner, it is intended for local shops to post specials and deals. Six weeks in, it is booming. Click Cartersville.
Dining & Drink (click)
-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores for Northwest Georgia.
-New this week: Links to specific reports of restaurants scoring 69 or less.
-North Georgia wineries offer song, swinging vines, Father's Day brunch.
Thursday's Buzz
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56 members took part in the six-week "March Madness" competition to see who could gain the most new Facebook friends, Twitter followers and YouTube subscribers. Rep. John Fleming, R-La., took first prize (winning an iPhone) while Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Ga. took second prize (a flip cam). That's a copy of Gingrey's Tweet to the right announcing the end of the challenge Gingrey
-June 25, 26 grand opening set for Spring Place Pottery's Artists Gallery: A reception is planned from 5 until 8 p.m. June 25 at the shop, 15 E. Main St., Cartersville. On display: pottery, paintings and handmade art by both local and regional artists.
-The Berry Alumni Association honored five graduates for career achievement and community service during a semiformal gala held in conjunction with the college's 2010 Alumni Weekend celebration. Click
-June 11-12: Labor department workshop for laid-off employees in Dalton: The Georgia Department of Labor will continue a series of workshops to help laid-off employees of educational institutions transition into new careers. The workshops, which will last two hours, will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center, 211 Dug Gap Battle Road in Lecture Hall Theater. The workshops are not job fairs; they're designed for the education employees being laid off throughout the state.
-Big crowd due for tennis tournament starting Friday. Details
-Georgia Cup cycles back to Rome this Saturday, Sunday. Cup
-Optimist Club golf tournament results: The 2010 Optimist Junior Golf Tournament sponsored by the Rome Noon Optimist Club was held at Meadow Lakes Golf Club on Tuesday, June 1. Winner in the Boys 16-18 Division was Levi Nix from LaFayette. In the Boys 14-16 Division Jacob Mitchell from Rome won in a playoff over Jacob Reeves from Trion. Thomas Brumbeloe from Canton was the winner in the Boys 10-12 Division. On the girls side Hannah White from Rome won the 14-16 Division and Dallas Vaughn from Calhoun won the 12-13 Division.
Photos: Please click here and here.
-Floyd names Grant planning analyst. Health
Your latest forecast:
-Thursday: 60% chance of rain, high of 90; low of 68, 30% rain chance.
-Friday: 30% rain chance, high of 94; low of 69, 20% rain chance.
-Weekend preview: Mid-90s, low near 70. 30% rain chance.
-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey
-College football's ground-breaking game of musical chairs is under way.
Rome Braves. Sports
-Braves off Wednesday, home tonight-Saturday vs. Greenville.
-Mills Fitzner's home game photos. Click
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