-Schools' AYP reports due at noon. Says the Department of Education: "The initial 2009 Adequate Yearly Progress Report is scheduled to be released around noon on our Web site." Track it by clicking Annual
-Latest state business updates from Georgia Trend> Ga. Business
-Georgia Political & Policy Digest's daily headlines> Ga. Politics
More layoffs at Calhoun's Kobelco Construction Machinery:
The manufacturer has filed noticed with state labor and local officials concerning an extension of some layoffs and overall job separation with other workers, touching 106 employees in all. Kobelco cites a reduction in orders from customers. The first cuts in work force started in January with more posted in early April.
That's when Kobelco cut 66 jobs and reduced the hours of 78 others> Kobelco
Looking to own a piece of downtown? Option a 'plenty: Whether on Facebook or the commercial listings of local Realtor sites, you'll find at least seven downtown Rome storefronts for sale as of this morning. The newest are the current homes of Mattress Direct at 210 Broad as well as Advanced Communications at 300 N. Fifth Ave. Others out there (and this is real estate, not business-for-sale listings):
-111 S. Broad St., $825,000. New office just across from Myrtle Hill.
-510 Broad St., $514,900. Home to Victorian Rose Tea Room.
-240 Broad St., $369,000. Current home of Dogwood Books & Antiques.
-239 Broad St., $475,000. Recently known as Bistro 239.
Bella Roma 'Grill' coming to State Mutual Stadium site: Eddie Hasko says the current location on U.S. 27 "is rocking" and will remain while the new restaurant will feature some familiar menu items and more American food> Dining
-A Moon tweet? Harvest Moon on Broad Street has joined Twitter. To get tweets on what's new, click www.twitter.com/harvestmoon.
Tuesday's Buzz:
-Regional honors for Peachtree Planning's 'Wealth Managers'> Business
-7 graduate from Floyd's Medicine Residency Program> Health
-Redmond takes part in program to prevent bloodstream infections> Health
Football, cheerleading signups start: The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is registering for Unified Football & Cheerleading. Football is open to ages 7-12 and cheerleading is open to ages 6-12. The age control date is Sept. 1, 2009. Register through Aug. 6 online at rfpra.com or in-person at 300 W. Third St. Registration is $50. Football weigh-in is mandatory and is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 20. For more: Rick Haase at 706-291-0766. Unified Football and cheerleading is conducted in partnership with Boys and Girls Club of Northwest Georgia and Parks and Recreation Authority.
July 15/Road work for Little Texas Valley: Little Texas Valley Road will be closed to through traffic at a point 1.5 miles northeast of Texas Valley Road or 1.75 miles southwest of Scenic Road at 1409 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
on Tuesday, July 14. Use U.S. 27, Sike Storey Road, Big Texas Valley Road and Texas Valley Road to avoid the construction area.
Georgia Trend's Business Daily report. For more, click Trend
Report: GA health premiums up 88%
Invesco picked to revive 'toxic asset' market
Another Swedish company looks to turn GA's forests to fuel
GA has fewer millionaires in 2009
Vought hopes to expand in Milledgeville
Peachtree City 8th on best small towns list
ASA furloughs 56 more pilots
St. Joseph's, United Healthcare contract may end
A-C development chief to step down
Redesign of GA village plan drawing early praise
Bookman: How did GA become the 'Chernobyl of banking'?
-Mohawk to announce second-quarter financials July 31> Mohawk
-Town West' developer sets Aug. 5 release for 2Q financials>Forestar
Local politics
-July 14/Rome Young Republicans, 6:30 p.m., Opi's Waterfront. Speaker: Melvin Everson, candidate for state labor commissioner.
-July 25/Deal to speak to Bartow GOP: Republican gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal will meet with Bartow Republicans at 9 a.m. at Slope's BBQ on Tennessee St. Details> Bartow GOP
-July 25: State GOP chair Sue Everhart is the guest speaker at the Floyd GOP Breakfast Club meeting, 8:30 a..m., Opi's Waterfront.
-Aug. 1/Floyd GOP's annual barbecue, Tillman Hangar, Richard B. Russell Airport/Towers Field. Speaker: Sen. Johnny Isakson.
Georgia Political & Policy Digest Daily Report. Click Ga. Politics
Group challenges voting machine accuracy
Parole board boosted own pay, then rescinds it
Aflac heavily backing Harp
Are stimulus road dollars being divvied up fairly?
AJC Political Insider: Obama says he'll veto defense bill if F-22 spending increased
Blackmon: time for close look at nonprofit status
Augusta on texting while driving: OMG, what is GA waiting for?!!!
Savannah: Don't 'bork' Sotomayor; AJC: Can empathy be a guide to selecting high court justices? Pro & Con with Orr & Sessions
Wooten: Will Blue Dogs contain health care tab?
Surgeon general pick has Macon ties
Imperial coached Chambliss on how to rebut whistle-blower witness at U.S. Senate hearing
Budget shortfall may delay deportation of illegal immigrants
ATL mayor's race more wide open than it looked a year ago
-Hometown expands Facebook offerings with 'Hometown' identity> Click
-'Rome, Ga, Facebook Directory' at 1,800 members: The popular social media network has a booming group of users in Rome/Floyd County. Hometown Headlines has created a Rome directory group open to all. Add your name: Rome, Ga., Facebook Directory
-Join HometownHeadlines.com's Linked In group: We're forming a network of local professionals and other colleagues interested in community topics. The group is open to all. Click Hometown
July 17/Author of 'The Fixer Upper' helping with benefit for Free Clinic of Rome: On Tuesday, author Mary Kay Andrews' new book, The Fixer Upper, was released. She'll be in Rome July 17, starting at 6:30 p.m., for "A Fixer Upper for the Free Clinic," a benefit set for the DeSoto Theatre. For $40, patrons get a light supper, cocktails and hear Andrews share stories. Tickets are now on sale at RACA and the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Also under way: A book fair at Barnes & Noble where 10 percent of your purchase goes to the Free Clinic, now through Saturday> Details
-There's something about 'Mary,' reportsLike the Dew
July 18/Trends in Transplants conference set for Rome: The Georgia Transplant Foundation's Trends in Transplant Conference, “Stepping Stones to Transplant Health,” is set for July 18 in the Science Building auditorium at Berry College. It will examine transplant trends, issues, fund-raising and post-transplant issues. It is free for transplant candidates, recipients, living donors and guest> Georgia Transplants
July 24-25/Red Cross rummage sale set:American Red Cross will hold a rummage sale on Friday, July 24, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday, July 25, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Goodyear Clubhouse. Donations may be dropped off on Thursday between 3 and 6 p.m. (or call for special times). Limited indoor spaces available for individuals. Call the Red Cross office for more information at 770-382-0981; ask for Karon.
July 25/Parkinson's Disease Association plans town hall meeting on health care: The Northwest Georgia Parkinson's Disease Association Inc. is planning a
town hall meeting on health care at the Georgia Highlands gym on July
25 from 10 a.m. until noon. U.S. Rep. will be attending. The session will be open questions from the public and
how they can help in the fight. Details: Jennifer Hulsey,
770-546-0286
Aug. 11/Sheriff's gang awareness, prevention seminar: The Floyd County Sheriff's Office presents the Gang Awareness & Violence Prevention Seminar beginning at 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at The Forum. Topics include the history of gangs, who joins and why, initiation practices and other updates. RSVP by calling Capt. Bobby Pearson at (706) 291-4111, ext 847.
Sept. 11-12/Rome International Film Festival> RIFF
Sept. 24-26/Registration begins for Southern Women Writers Conference> Berry
Sept. 25-27/Darlington's alumni weekend set for Sept. 25-27>Facebook
Area community service groups
Kiwanis Club meetings: Members meet Mondays at The Forum in the first floor ballroom from noon to 1 p.m. Click Kiwanis. -July 20: Sharon Foxworthy, Northwest Georgia representative for the Clean Air Campaign -July 27: Marta Turner, former director of County Recycling Center
Seven Hills Rotary Club speakers: Seven Hills Rotary meets at noon Tuesdays at Coosa Country Club. Upcoming speakers include:
-July 14: Jennifer Lowry, Jason Broome. "Jennifer's Buddy Project, Animal Shelter"
-July 21: Dr. Catherine Lewis: "How Golf Shaped 1950s America"
-July 28: Dr. Robert Young: "Astronomy 101: What's Out There"
-Aug. 4: Rusty Andrews: GBI Deputy Director; began his career with the Floyd County Police Department.
-Aug. 11: Chris Carr, Chief of Staff, Sen. Johnny Isakson's office
Noon Optimists' meetings: The Noon Optimist Club of Rome meets on Mondays at 11:45 a.m. at Opi's Waterfront. The public is welcome. For more information, please e-mail noonoptimists@comcast.net
Toastmasters meet twice a month: The Rome Toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6 p.m. at the library. Web site E-mail
Rome Exchange Club: Meets at noon Friday, The Palladium.
Humane Society meets second Thursday of each month: The meetings begin at 7 p.m. at the office at 518 Broad St. Everyone is welcome. Also: The Humane Society needs volunteers. The all-volunteer staff has improved conditions for pets in our county for 15 years. Many opportunities exist. Please call 234-7979.
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