Jobless trends: Most see improvement from August, year-ago stats
| September report | September Employed | September Unemployed | September % jobless | August % jobless | Sept. 2009 % jobless |
| Bartow | 39,954 | 5,239 | 11.6% | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| Chattooga | 9,013 | 1,236 | 12.1% | 13.3% | 11.7% |
| Floyd | 43,658 | 5,015 | 10.3% | 10.8% | 10.9% |
| Gordon | 21,561 | 2,926 | 11.9% | 12.5% | 13.0% |
| Polk | 18,423 | 2,081 | 10.1% | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| State | 4,201,901 | 464,785 | 10.0% | 10.3% | 10.1% |
Source: Georgia Department of Labor
-The final batch of unemployment stats before Tuesday's general election showed more positives than negatives for Northwest Georgia. In most cases, the September jobless rate was down in Floyd, Bartow, Gordon and Polk counties compared to the same month last year. Chattooga posted the only increase, from 11.7 to 12.1 percent.
-Compared to August reports, Bartow showed the only increase, from 11.1 percent to 11.5 percent. One factor could have been Mohawk's closing of a spun yarn plant in August, wiping out 229 jobs. Bartow also was the only county in the market reporting an increase in the number of people unemployed, up 234 from the previous month.
-Rome/Floyd County saw a drop in people unemployment, from 5,299 to 5,015--equal to a sold out crowd at State Mutual Stadium when the Braves play at home.
-The Rome/Floyd numbers were something of a surprise with the loss of Pierre Foods in August, including 350 jobs. Rome did see a 300-plus drop in the local labor force, in part attributable to the CCH Small Firm Services exodus from West Rome to Kennesaw.
-What's next: Look for retailers to continue some hiring for the Christmas shopping season now under way (Santa arrives in just over two weeks at Mount Berry Square).
-As of today: No significant job/career fairs are posted for our area. The next big hire: full-time and part-time jobs with Mellow Mushroom in Rome in December.
-Closer look at the statewide report: Business
Politics:
-Hear final debate with House 14 hopefuls Christian Coomer, Dan Ledford: 
WBHF 1450 AM conducted the debate on Wednesday. Coomer, the Republican, is left; Ledford, a Democrat, right. It will be broadcast at 7:30 tonight and 10 a.m. Friday. The district includes parts of Floyd and Bartow counties. Hear the webcast on Bartow Headlines.
-Tonight: Joint meeting, Rome Young Republicans and Berry College Republicans, 6:30 p.m., Berry College's Krannert Center. Guests: Barry Loudermilk, Senate District 52; state Rep. Katie Dempsey, House District 13; and Christian Coomer, House District 14.
-Advance voting continues today, Friday at the Rome Civic Center from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Early voting also continues at the elections office at 12 E. Fourth Ave. in downtown Rome in the ground floor office off First Street. Click Ballots
-Candidate profiles: House 13, 14; Senate 52; County Commission. Click
Downtown updates:
-Nov. 6: Busy Saturday for downtown Rome with sale, expo, football: Downtown Rome plans a sidewalk sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Local songwriters will perform during the sale, held on the same day the chamber Expo will be at The Forum. That's also senior day for the Shorter Hawks as they play Union at 1:30 p.m. at Barron Stadium. It is the last home game of the football season.
-Oct. 30: Trick or Treat on Broad Street, 1-3 p.m. Participating merchants will hand out candy to costumed kids.
-Oct. 29-31: What's happening for kids this Halloween Weekend. RomeKids
-All the updates from Downtown Rome. Click
Buzz:
-So what happens to Halloween City after Oct. 31? That's a popular question as the countdown to Halloween draws to an end. For one, the business will leave the former Circuit City (still on the market) but not before cutting the price on all goods by 50 percent -- starting Nov. 1. Click
-Latest edition of Virtually Shorter. Click
-New look for Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau website. Click
Dining & Drink:
-Wine tasting tonight, 6:30 p.m., Riverside Gourmet. $10 per person.
-Wine dinner Friday night at Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse: We're curious to see what's paired with Hominy and Hog Jowl Soup, Shrimp and Grits, Braised Rabbit on Wilted Greens, Venison Medalions with Turnips and Red Eye Gravy, Fall Pie Two Ways and a cheese course. Includes three offerings of wine. $45 person.
-Wine News Vine: Several wineries planning Halloween events this weekend in North Georgia. News Vine
-Later today: Latest public health restaurant inspection scores. Dining
Thursday's Buzz:
-Nov. 16: The Rome and Floyd County Empty Bowls Benefit will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Rome Civic Center. Tickets are $20. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the William S. Davis Homeless Shelter. Details
-In honor of Hospital Chaplaincy Week, Redmond Regional unveiled and dedicated the new CCU Consultation Room to Redmond Chaplain Billy Murdock on second floor directly outside of CCU. Redmond
Your latest forecast: Freezing temps overnight Friday -Thursday: Sunny with a high of 76, low of 36. -Friday: Sunny but only 67 with a low of 32. -Weekend: Clear skies, highs in the low 70s, lows in the upper 30s.
-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click
Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey
- Be true to your school even if it kills you, no matter if it means staying away from fried okra.
John McClellan's Week 10 high school picks. Click McClellan
-A key look at the post-season. Plus:
-Close win over Lambert by Rome
-Armuchee by 10 over Coosa.
-Pepperell cruises by Model by 30.
-Darlington gets 30-point win over Walker
-Adairsville falls to Rockmart.
-Dade County beats Chattooga
-Trion coasts by Gordon Lee.
-Plus: regional predictions. Click McClellan
Shorter Hawks football. Hawks
-Oct. 30 vs. Webber Int., 1:30 p.m., Barron Stadium.
Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports
-Nov. 12: Braves Celebrity Shootout golf match.
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