| 2007 | 2006 | Change | |
| Adairsville | 3,205 | 3,147 | 1.8% |
| Calhoun | 14,520 | 13,989 | 3.8% |
| Cave Spring | 1,015 | 1,007 | Up 8 people |
| Cartersville | 18,553 | 18,030 | 2.9% |
| Cedartown | 9,886 | 9,823 | Up 63 people |
| Emerson | 1,372 | 1,324 | 3.6% |
| Euharlee | 4,094 | 3,997 | 2.4% |
| Fairmount | 808 | 810 | Down 2 people |
| Rockmart | 4,486 | 4,395 | 2% |
| Rome | 36,463 | 36,524 | Down 61 people |
| Summerville | 5004 | 4,931 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
The latest Census population estimates are out, keyed to July 1, 2007, and the numbers show few surprises. Most of the fastest growth areas are along the I-75 corridor--Calhoun, Cartersville and Emerson. The city of Rome shrank by 61 people, slipping to an estimated population of 36,463. Fairmount was down by two residents. For more on the latest numbers, please click Census.
Storm forces CVTC to cancel Polk classes until Monday: The Polk County Campus of Coosa Valley Technical College is suspending classes until Monday because of electrical/power issues triggered by Wednesday night's storms. Classes will resume Monday. For more, click CVTC
>1.17 inches of rain from Wednesday storms; more on the way: An inch was recorded between 8 and 9 p.m. alone. The forecast: 70 percent chance of more storms today with a high of 86; tonight's rain chance: 50 percent> WeatherCenter
First-time jobless claims drop 31.1 percent in Rome: Preliminary reports from the state Department of Labor show 525 people sought first-time unemployment insurance benefits in June vs. 762 a year earlier. Statewide, 45,553 laid-off workers filed for assistance last month, a 35.9 percent increase over the same period a year ago. The May-to-June increase was 1.9 percent. Says a state release: "Most of the increase came in trade and services. Initial claims are considered to be a good barometer of economic activity."
Thursday's Three-Dot Buzz . . . :
>Guy Mannino continues to get some buzz off those ZAP cars: The former president and CEO of Rome-based Pirelli Tire North America is profiled in text and on video by Global Atlanta, discussing his interest in the energy-saving ZAP cars. . . > Global
>Obama Girl, meet the Obama Mamas: Some area women are organizing to support the Democratic presidential nominee. We'll have more on the group later today . . .
>An enterprising idea with Captain Picard: Here's one more reason to take advantage of the 60-minute cruises on the Roman Forum over the next few weekends. You'll be under the command of Captain Picard. That's Bob Picard, not Jean-Luc of Star Trek: The Next Generation> Forum
>A forum topic ... without a forum: The folks behind Bartow Life have closed the site's forum. "I hate that I had to do this but we just had too many bad apples in the bunch. I do not have the time or resources to constantly be policing the forums . . ." (Click) We salute Bartow Life for exorcising a virtual demon.
>First bites at Sweet Pickles: We're both thumbs up for the Asian chicken salad and cream of broccoli soup served Wednesday at Sweet Pickles, new on Broad near Living & Giving. The lemonade smoothie, too. But even better: the namesake pickles. They really could be for dessert. Vlasic, beware . . ..
>'The Dark Knight' gets midnight showings in Rome: Look for the new Batman sequel, "The Dark Knight," to get 12:01 a.m. Friday showings at both Movies at Mount Berry Square and Rome Cinemas . . . > Movies
On today's Healthy Living! (Click)
>Updates on the 2008 edition of the Lunar Bike Ride
>Chattooga County prepares for August 'Century' ride
>Berry College adds bike tours; Rome offering river cruises
>Latest updates from 'Etowah Trails'
Thursday's Buzz:
>Anne Hamilton Chandler named Open Door development director> Buzz
>Four from Floyd earn rehabilitation registered nurses designation> Health
>Hannay named medical director at Winthrop West Assisted Living; Wempe, McBride join as nurse practitioners> Health
>U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey, in commending NASA's 50th anniversary, praises agency's efforts to embrace alternative energy sources> Video
Primary 2008
Advance voting continues through Friday at two spots> Buzz
>Latest campaign finance reports> Politics
>More election updates> Campaign Watch
>New: Georgia Political & Policy Digest's daily headlines> GPPD
Sports
>Norman Arey's Sports: 'Hotseat' Web site says Willingham, Ferentz and ... Saban ... feeling the heat> Arey
>Rome Braves: Grasshoppers rally to win, 4-3> Sports
Members of the Rome Braves' Braves Brigade soak a fan at Wednesday afternoon's game with the Greensboro Grasshoppers at State Mutual Stadium. Temperatures climbed into the mid-90s before an afternoon thunderstorm rolled through the area.
For more game photos by Mills Fitzner, click Focus
WeatherCenter
>60 percent chance of storms, high of 85> WeatherCenter
>Track Hurricane Bertha> Hurricane Center
Downtown Headlines
>Latest updates, including film festival details> Downtown Headlines
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