Double-digit drop in first-time unemployment claims in Northwest Georgia. State's jobless rate holds at 9.9%. 20% rain chance today; freezing tonight in Rome.

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Double-digit drop in local, statewide first-time jobless claims in October.

-Statewide jobless rate holds at 9.9% as number of jobs rises in October vs. September. Local jobless rates due later this month.

 

Closer look at changes to GNTC's Woodlee Building as ribbon cutting set for noon today. Culinary program, expansion just part of the story.

 

Dining & Drink

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores.

-What's ahead at the N. Georgia wineries.

-Beer, wine tastings in downtown Rome tonight.

 

Buzz:

-Rep.-elect Coomer attends orientation in Atlanta.

 

Your latest forecast:

-Thursday: High of 64, low of 32. 20% rain chance.

-Friday: Sunny, high of 65, low of 33.

-Weekend: Sunny, highs in the upper 60s, lows near 40.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 
- What's the real major difference between Matt Ryan and Michael Vick?

John McClellan's high school football playoff picks. McClellan

-Round two: Rough Friday ahead for Darlington v. Lincoln;
Calhoun will beat Westminster, move to round three.

Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports

-Up next: Ninth Annual Hot Stove Gathering. January at The Forum.

 

Dining Guide. Click
-Latest updates on restaurant changes, health inspection scores.

 

Downtown Headlines. Downtown

-What's ahead in downtown Rome. 

-Thursday-Saturday: Bryan Mullins' downtown entertainment report. 

Wine News Vine.  Wine 

-Upcoming events at the North Georgia wineries.