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Georgia State forecaster: The worst is yet to come; then recovery
In separate forecasts for the nation and Georgia/metro Atlanta, Dr. Rajeev Dhawan--who directs GSU's Economic Forecasting Center--says we've not hit bottom just yet. "Toxic debt" will continue to be a problem for banks, he says. As for the state: Look for the jobless rate to rise above 10 percent Dhawan is the keynote speaker at Berry College's Business Outlook 2009 presentation on April 22> Forecast
Thursday's Business Buzz
-Ribbon-cutting set March 6 for Coosa Valley FCU's Cartersville office: A 4 p.m. ribbon-cutting is set for the newly opened Cartersville office of Coosa Valley Federal Credit Union. The office is on Tennessee Street just off U.S. 41 and close to the Carmike 12 Cinemas. The credit union's annual meeting is set for Saturday evening at The Forum in Rome.
-Greater Rome Bank marks 'lucky 13th' anniversary: Greater Rome Bank opened its first office 13 years ago today and has since grown to three offices and an operations center. Greater Rome is celebrating because"in spite of what is happening to somany banks during this time period of economic decline, Greater Rome Bank--with each passing year--continues to grow and gain strength."
-Adventure Rome 'N Around on the market: The three-year-old business dedicated to Northwest Georgia's great outdoors is for sale. Ed Watters writes that, "I have come to the realization that I need to spend my time and energy on growing Watters & Associates Landscape, completing The Village at Maplewood and with my family." The entire package--bikes, canoes, kayaks, trailer, van, business name and Web site--are priced at $37,500. Click ARA
CVTC hosts 'Finding a job in this troubled economy' on Tuesday: Coosa Valley Technical College's Economic Development Division and Office of New Connections and Special Populations hosts "Finding a Job in this Troubled Economy" Workshop from 9 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. in the auditorium at the Floyd campus. The work shop is free and open to all. The schedule:
-Otis Collier, Personal Success Coach of Collier Management Services, will present the bulk of the workshop.
-Are You Work Ready? by Jim Powell, director, Business and Industry, CVTC
-Making Your Money Stretch and Reach Further, Fran Preiss, vice president, United Community Bank
-Discovering Untapped Resources, Patricia Harris, Counselor, Appalachian Housing Counseling Agency
-The workshop will offer ideas, suggestions and ways to better "brand" talents and skills and help prepare you for the job market. Reservations required. Call 706-802-5040 or cslaton@coosavalleytech.edu
>Expanded details on the program. Click Find Jobs
-North Metro Tech plans two-day job fair/expo March 2-3> Bartow
South 107's Web site gets updates: The station is celebrating "20 years of today's best country" and has a new look online. Included: Several on-demand features (Moby's Small Town Soap Box), a video portal and other tweaks. Click South 107.
Unity Christian earns SACS accreditation: Unity Christian School now has accredition from Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and from the Association of Christian Schools International> Unity
>Unity's annual auction set for March 7> Details
On Dining & Drink:
-Part two of our snapshots from Dahlonega's wine country. This week, Frogtown Cellars, home of the Frogtown and Talking Rock labels> Drink
Gingrey votes 'no' on spending bill: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey voted against H.R. 1105 – the $410 billion fiscal year 2009 Omnibus Spending bill – which passed the House Wednesday by a vote off 245 to 178, mostly with Democratic support. Said Gingrey: "I hope that my colleagues in the Senate will take the commitment to fiscal responsibility more seriously, reject the overloaded spending in this bill, and look for ways to tighten the federal belt before sending it to the president's desk."
March 9/Commission on Children, local agencies offer suicide prevention programs: The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth is partnering with local agencies to provide one-hour training opportunities on suicide prevention. The Pastoral Institute Inc. of Columbus received a grant enabling them to present training in numerous Georgia communities. John B. Adams of the Pastoral Institute will offer several sessions open to the public on Monday, March 9, in the Coosa Room of the Rome/Floyd Library. These opportunities are free. The session at 1 p.m. will be geared toward senior citizens and will be sponsored by the Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth and by Mercy Senior Care. The sessions at 3, 5 and 7 p.m. are open to all. Details: (706) 232-0703.
>Helping others fight one of the state's top killers: Suicide> Click
WeatherCenter, brought to you by Roman Court:
-Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
-Thursday night: 40% chance of showers after 1 a.m. Low of 51.
-Friday: 80% chance of showers, possibly a thunderstorm. High near 64.
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Latest Star Gazer's Journal posted. Click www.romesg.com
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable / brought to you by Riverside Toyota
-Who's no. 1? It seems nobody wants to be; no stampede to coach from press box. Click Arey
Downtown Headlines
-Bryan Mullins of mullinsmania.com has 'the lowdown on downtown' entertainment for this weekend.Also: DDA coffee break is Friday; busy month ahead at The Forum. Click Downtown
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