Buzz: Smoothie King still a go in Rome. Attorneys moving to Bridgepoint Plaza? Businessman eyes steak and seafood spot in Lyerly.

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Smoothie King still a go in Rome: We tracked down Jarrod Johnson who, last year, announced plans to put a Smoothie King franchise at Turner McCall and Martha Berry. The shop, at the time, was due by early 2016. Says Johnson via a Facebook message: “All can say at this time is that Smoothie King is still coming to Rome. We are vigilantly working things out. Thanks for checking.” The original story: Background

New Bridgepoint Plaza tenant? We hear McRae, Stegall, Peek, Harman, Smith and Monroe LLP: If you saw a piece in the Roman Record on Monday with a question mark on who might be moving to the former Wells Fargo Advisors space off Second Avenue, here’s your answer: The law firm of McRae, Stegall, Peek, Harman, Smith and Monroe, LLP, currently based in the SunTrust building at 100 E. Second Ave.

From The Summerville News: “A local businessman wants to open a restaurant in Lyerly but first he wants the Town Council to give him a pouring license for beer and wine. Last week, the council tentatively agreed to the idea. Council voted unanimously to provide a “letter of intent” showing its support if and when the Patels provided acceptable plans for renovations of the proposed site. T.J. “Tony” Patel, who already owns a liquor store and convenience store in the town, wants to team with his sister, Nita Patel, to open a steak and seafood restaurant in the old Lucky’s Grocery Store building which Patel owns. The building is currently vacant.” Summerville News