Good news/bad news on the local economy
>Rome, Floyd see second consecutive month of sales tax gains: Revenues coming in this month from January tax receipts show another gain vs. the same period last year for the city of Rome and Floyd County. It is the second consecutive uptick, a surprise given the state of the national economy> Buzz
>Shaw closing Calhoun, Valdosta plants; 600 jobs lost: Dalton-based Shaw Industries is closing yarn plants in Calhoun and Valdosta, citing "unprecedented difficulties" in the housing industry, according to a report in the Dalton Daily Citizen.
>In Calhoun: The news comes just as the February jobless reports are due from the Georgia Department of Labor. In January, Gordon County reported a jobless rate of 10.7 percent with 2,873 people out of work. In December, the jobless rate was 9.9 percent.
-The story from the Valdosta Daily Times> Click
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-Stormy days ahead with potential for flooding: We could see as much as two inches by Thursday morning and more is on the way.
-Flood Watch: Tonight through Saturday night.
-Hazardous Weather Outlook: Stormy days ahead.
-Today: 100% chance of showers with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 63. New rainfall amounts between one and two inches possible.
-Tonight: 100% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 56.Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between one and two inches possible.
-Thursday: 70% chance of showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
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Floyd adding 'CodeRED' emergency notification system: Floyd joins Gordon and Polk counties in offering phone notification system to area residents and businesses. For easy enrollment, click RED
Campus Headlines:
>Nearly $200 million strong--and growing: The 2007 economic impact studies for Berry College and Shorter College are out, and they underscore the colleges' singular and collective economic thrust to the local economy. Like the recent hospital impact statements, the independent college study showcases what the colleges mean in terms of jobs and dollars generated> Impact
>Georgia Northwestern names presidential staff, economic development teams as merger of tech colleges draws closer> GNTC
Cartersville woman wins $500,000 in Lottery scratchoff> Bartow
Pollen count starting seasonal climb: Another sure sign of spring--all that sneezing going on and some new yellow tint on vehicles. Check the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic's updated Web page> Pollen
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