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Be thankful -- jobless rate dips below 10% in Floyd, Polk in Oct.
| October employed | October unemployed | October % jobless | September % jobless | Oct. 2009 % jobless | |
| Bartow | 40,010 | 4,937 | 11.0% | 11.5% | 12.5% |
| Chattooga | 9,169 | 1,155 | 11.2% | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Floyd | 43,741 | 4,805 | 9.9% | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| Gordon | 21.699 | 2,817 | 11.5% | 11.6% | 13.5% |
| Polk | 18,264 | 1,983 | 9.8% | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| State | 4,206,896 | 448,747 | 9.6% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
Source: Georgia Department of Labor
-For the first time in more than a year, the jobless rate in Floyd County dropped out of double-digits--barely. The The Georgia Department of Labor reports the Rome/Floyd jobless rate in October was 9.9 percent vs. 10.2 percent in September and 10.7 percent in October 2009.
Wednesday's Buzz
-Big day indeed--Black Friday and 'official'opening day for Stephens' Music Co. in Rome: Says the Facebook account: "Looks like this Friday Nov. 26 (BLACK FRIDAY) is the 'official' opening of SMC Rome. We are also bringing in new stock and re-arranging SMC Calhoun" Shane West says the doors to the store at Etowah Crossing shopping center near Home Depot and Kmart are open but inventory is still arriving. Facebook page
-Gingrey on C-SPAN's Washington Journal this morning: U.S. Rep. Phil Gingreywill be a guest on the show beginning at 9:15 a.m. C-SPAN
-AJC: Questions raised by NY Times about super agent Scott Boras' reported loans to Rome Braves shortstop Edward Salcedo. Details
-Former South 107 personality Kristen Charles back in the ATL: She's been hired to do middays at 106.7 FM's True Oldies, replacing the syndicated Scott Shannon, reports the AJC. Charles.
-Did you enjoy the sausage at the last week's pancake breakfast?The Noon Optimist Club of Rome has frozen one-pound packages still available. Contact Susan Cooley at scooley@romelibrary.org
Early voting ends tonight at 5 for Nov. 30 runoff
Thanksgiving holiday updates:
-Gas prices nothing to be thankful for: You'll pay about a quarter more per gallon for unleaded this Thanksgiving weekend trip vs. last year's holiday. The average price is now $2.72 a gallon. Prices haven't been this high since May of last year. GasWatch
-DOT suspending road closings for holiday: DOT is suspending all construction-related lane closures on interstate highways and primary state roads now through midnight, Sunday. DOT // Traffic map
Dining & Drink. Click
-This week's public health restaurant inspection scores
-What's new at local restaurants and what's on the way.
-What's up this weekend at the North Georgia wineries.
Community updates:
Shorter University will officially break ground on its library expansion on Friday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. The expansion will create an additional 18,000 square feet of library space that will feature a two-story cathedral atrium, a fireplace, soft seating and study areas. Shorter
-Dec. 16: The teams and coaches vying for the NAIA championship will join with community leaders, sponsors and the public for the FCA Champions of Character Breakfast, which will begin at 8 a.m. in The Forum. The speaker: Todd Wheeler, who was a multisport standout at Pepperell High before playing football at the University of Georgia and for the New Orleans Saints. Breakfast
-Berry Viking Fusion staffers finalists for College Broadcasters honors; Berry's Mark Hannah elected BCI president. Fusion
-With Christmas gift-buying under way, chamber urges area residents to 'ShopRome'. Chamber
-Dec. 5: 'Christmas at First Baptist,' a concert featuring the Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra, with special music by the Youth and Children's choirs is at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary at 100 E. Fourth Ave. A nursery is provided. For more: 706-291-6850.
Your latest forecast:
-Wednesday: High of 70, low of 50.
-Thanksgiving: Partly sunny, high of 70, low of 49; 60% rain chance.
-Weekend: Low 50s with lows near 30.
-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click
Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey
-Only four years later, Mitch Mustain may finally start another football game.
John McClellan's High School football picks: Click McClellan
-In a thriller, John forecasts Fitzgerald topping Calhoun by two.
Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports
-Big changes in 2011: Rome Braves get new manager, coaches.
-Coming in January: Ninth Annual Hot Stove Gathering.
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