Thursday updates, weather alert from www.hometownheadlines.com

Here's the latest from www.hometownheadlines.com:

 

WeatherCenter, brought to you by Roman Court:

-Two bitter cold nights ahead; county urges residents to prepare for intense cold: protect pets, plants, pipes

-Wind chill advisory in effect from 7 tonight until 7 a.m. Friday

-Weather updates throughout the day

-Today: Sunny, with a high near 36. North wind between 10 and 15 mph, gusts to 25 mph.
-Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. North wind between 10 and 15 mph, gusts to 20 mph.
-Friday: Sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as -2. North wind between 10 and 15 mph, gusts to 20 mph.
-Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

 

This morning's headlines:

>First-time jobless claims surge to nearly 3,000 in Floyd, 9,500 in the five-county area

-Post local job opportunities on the Rome, Ga., Facebook Directory--free and open to all

>Rome/Floyd single-family home sales tumble in 2008 but Realtors say we're in better shape than other areas

>Gingrey, GOP submits stimulus plan aimed at middle class

>Double honors for Redmond Regional Medical Center

>Floyd auxiliary donates $115,000 to medical center

>A different way to say Happy  Valentine's Day courtesy of 'Martha's Finest'

 

Downtown Headlines:  King celebration, free day at museum highlight weekend ahead in downtown Rome

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable, brought to you by Riverside Toyota:

Not praying for a quarterback; is 'Tebow Fatigue' here? Plus: greatest sportscasters

 

On our other sites today:

-Business: November jobless rate rises again in Northwest Georgia

-Campus Headlines: Shorter offering tuition break for veterans

-Health: Dean named Floyd's latest 'Hero'; Shorter blood drive Jan. 27

-Healthy Living: Polar Bear Paddle Jan. 24; Berry Half Marathon March 7

-Jobs: Looking for a job? Try our partner, careerbuilder.com

-Politics: Floyd County Republicans set precinct mass meeting, convention

-Dixon & Clemons: Political columnists Graham Dixon and Dr. Adam Clemons begin a three-part look at the 2010 campaigns.

 -Sports: Hot Stove Gathering features McCann, benefits Cancer Navigators

-Hometown Kids: Busy spring ahead for kids at Booth

-Dining: Latest updates from area restaurants; new regional winery links

-Arts: Rome's Boling is RACA's featured Southern Artist for 2009

-Looking for a pet? Check the Rome-Floyd County Humane Society: To see who's available for adoption, click Hometown Mobile

-NW Georgia Ads: Paper Recovery & Greene's Jewelers

-Plus: Your link to Coosa Valley Classifieds (all free)