Lots of changes along Turner McCall Boulevard . . .
1) Steak N Shake on target for Sept. 15 opening
-Hundreds lined up Thursday to apply for one of the 110 or so jobs to be filled as Steak N Shake opens on Turner McCall Boulevard by Sept. 15. Wayne Robinson, who with Brooke Temple is bringing the popular burger-and-shake franchise to Rome, says the restaurant will open with more traditional hours at first and then expand to 24/7 within three months. Applicants were at the modular building in front of the construction site by 8 a.m. Thursday and some hung on even during the midday heat (98 degrees).
-More jobs: 32 employers commit to NW Georgia/Shorter Job Fair. Click
2) Coming soon to the Village Plaza: Initially Twisted
-A new custom works shop is coming to Rome. Initially Twisted is opening in the Village Plaza of Turner McCall about midway between Subway and the Village Theatres. The shop will specialize in custom-designed items such a handbags, jewelry, T-shirts, other clothing and luggage. As hinted by the name, monogramming is part of the operation. There seems to be a trend of customizing shops expanding or opening in Greater Rome.
-In Cartersville, L & L Embroidery & Engraving is closing its retail location, according to the owner's Facebook note.
3) New home for Star Cleaners Plus
-Renovations are under way on the old Midas shop at 1000 Turner McCall Blvd. Star Cleaners Plus will be moving from its current Hicks Drive location near to the old East Rome Kroger into the newly renovated site at the end of September, says owner Jay Patel. "We're going to be trying something new by offering pressed bed sheets and pillowcases, along with renting tablecloths and linens," he says. In addition, the new location will have a 1,600-square-foot space for lease. (By Natalie Simms)
Friday's Buzz:
-Final day to vote in advance for Tuesday's runoff: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the elections office or civic center. More local politics.
-Tonight's First Friday concert at 7 p.m.: Infinity Show Band. Just in case: the rain location is City Auditorium. The last time Infinity played First Friday, the night ended with tornado warnings. We'll have updates. Downtown
-Weekend weather: Highs in the mid-90s; heat index above 100. See below
-Expanded schedule for Sunday's Model High dedication. Click
-Calhoun-based Mohawk posts $68 million profit in second quarter. Click
-Film festival's seventh edition about ready for Sept. 10-11 premiere. Buzz
Dining & Drink
-New: 20% discount for teachers at 333 on Broad through Aug. 21: 333 is giving all teachers a 20 percent discount on their meals until Aug. 21. Just bring your r teacher ID to receive the discount. Menu
-Two wine tastings, wine dinner this month in Floyd, Bartow. D & D
-Latest updates from the North Georgia wineries. WVN
-Public health restaurant inspection scores for the region. D & D
No comments:
Post a Comment