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Second round of storms to stay south of Atlanta
This photograph, from attorney Jeffrey B. Kelly, shows just one of the structures hit during Wednesday's F-1 tornado that stunned the Kingston Highway area.
No storms overnight: A pensive night awaiting a second round of potential severe weather has ended with reports that the next storm system should stay to our south. A cold front will sweep through the state today, dropping temperatures that just missed a record on Thursday (77; record is 79 set in 1980). The low tonight and Saturday night: around 32 degrees. Forecast:
-Friday: 50% rain chance, high of 66, low of 31.
-Saturday: Sunny, high of 57, low of 32.
-Sunday: Partly sunny, high of 59, low of 34.
-Extended forecast / Latest Radar
Aftermath of Wednesday's storm
-Floyd County EMA Director Scotty Hancock released the damage assessment conducted by the tax assessor's office for Wednesday's tornado. Estimate: $1.64 million. Report
-About the storm: Says Hancock: "An EF-1 tornado touched down in Floyd County around 10:15 p.m. (time estimated) just west of the Maplewood Subdivision in Rome. The tornado traveled 3.25 miles, with a maximum path width of 75 yards and a maximum estimated wind speed of 95 mph.
-"The greatest damage was along Kingston Highway where the entire roof was ripped off a manufactured home. Hundreds of trees were uprooted or snapped. In addition, a few power poles were snapped."
-Model, Johnson area schools open Friday: Model High School, Model Middle School, Model Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School and the Floyd County Education Center will be open Friday as power has been restored.
-Georgia Power: All 2,200 customers who lost power Wednesday night are back online.
Friday's Buzz
-Mohawk Industries posts quarterly, annual earnings: Fourth quarter earnings hit $43 million vs. $46 million a year earlier. For the year, net earnings were $174 million vs. $173 million. Net sales were $5.6 billion, up 6 percent. Mohawk
-Northwest Georgia Home & Garden Show this weekend:
 Set for Saturday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sunday (1-5 p.m.) at the Clarence Brown Conference Center, the 2012 edition of Rome Radio Partners' home and garden show features more than 60 vendors covering all sorts of home needs. Admission is $5 for adults while kids 12 and under are free. Details: Home & Garden Show
-Mail processing center is Cartersville among several closing in Georgia. Business Chronicle
-Chambliss asks president to reverse HHS rule that infringes on religious freedom. Chambliss
-March 3, 10: Harbin Clinic Wellness Expo set. Health
Dining
-Public health restaurant inspection scores: Low marks for two longtime local favorites. Dining
Advance voting for primary, special elections available Saturday
-Media release: Shea Hicks, the chairperson of the Gordon County Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office, reminds voters that they will be able to cast their ballot during advance in-person voting on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Gordon County Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office at 101 S. Piedmont St., Calhoun. The ballot includes the Presidential Preference Primary and Special Election that will be held on Tuesday, March 6.
-Hicks would also like to remind voters to utilize “My Voter Page” to view a copy of their sample ballot. The “My Voter Page” website can be accessed at www.sos.ga.gov/mvp . Sample GOP, Democratic, non-partisan ballots also are below on this page: Click
-To vote in person, one of the six required photo identifications must be presented at the time of voting.
-Advance voting began on Feb. 13 and the last day to cast your ballot in advance is on Friday, March 2. For more, call the Gordon County Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office:706-629-7781.
-Advance voting continues for presidential primary, alcohol sales special elections in Gordon County, Calhoun:
-Now-March 2: Weekdays from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Gordon Elections and Voter Registration Office, 101 S. Piedmont St., Calhoun. Gordon County Elections Office
-Below: Sample GOP, Democratic, non-partisan ballots. Click
March 10: The next meeting of the Georgia Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association will be held at 10:30 AM at the New Echota State Historic Site near Calhoun. The speakers will be Dr. Donna Myers, President of the Friends of New Echota, and John Latty. Latty is the author of a new book called "Carrying off the Cherokee: History of Buffington's Company Georgia Mounted Militia." Our meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Leslie Thomas at aeriehollow@ellijay.com or by phone at 770-757-0931.
SAMPLE BALLOTS FOR MARCH 6
Republican Sample Ballot
For President of the United States
(Vote for One)
MICHELE BACHMANN
NEWT GINGRICH
JON HUNTSMAN
GARY JOHNSON
RON PAUL
RICK PERRY
BUDDY ROEMER
MITT ROMNEY
RICK SANTORUM
Democratic Sample Ballot
For President of the United States
(Vote for One)
BARACK OBAMA
Ballot questions appearing on GOP, Democratic and Non-Partisan ballots:
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SPECIAL ELECTION
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Alcohol Sales by the Drink Referendum
(Vote for One)
“Shall the governing authority of Gordon County be
authorized to issue licenses to sell distilled spirits for
beverage purposes by the drink, such sales to be for
consumption only on the premises?”
( ) YES
( ) NO
--------------------------------------------------------------------Sunday Sales by the Drink Referendum
(Vote for One)
“Shall the governing authority of Gordon County be
authorized to permit and regulate Sunday sales of
distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages for beverage
purposes by the drink?”
( ) YES
( ) NO
Sunday Sales by the Package Referendum
(Vote for One)
“Shall the governing authority of Gordon County be authorized to permit and regulate package sales by retailers of both malt beverages and wine on Sundays between the hours of 12:30 P.M. and 11:30 P.M.?”
( ) YES
( ) NO
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City of Calhoun
Sunday Sales by the Drink
(Please Note: Only City of Calhoun Voters will be eligible to vote on this question)
(Vote for One)
“Shall the governing authority of the City of Calhoun,
Georgia be authorized to permit and regulate Sunday
sales of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages for
beverage purposes by the drink?”
( ) YES
( ) NO
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City of Calhoun
Sunday Sales by the Package
(Please Note: Only City of Calhoun Voters will be eligible to vote on this question)
(Vote for One)
“Shall the governing authority of the City of Calhoun, Georgia be authorized to permit and regulate package sales by retailers of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits on Sundays between the hours of 12:30 P.M. and 11:30 P.M.?”
( ) YES
( ) NO
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