Another 500 jobs lost in 12 months; Rome/Floyd labor force at low point. Great day today, wet weekend ahead. Gas at $3.40 here. 2 thumbs up for new gym.

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First round of employment news in 2011 a record low point

-State's jobless rate ties for lowest in history.

-Rome/Floyd loses 500 jobs year over year; labor force sinks to 13-month deficit.

 

One more day of 'spring training,' then cooler days, rain:

-Fire wach today: Low humidity, 25-mph gusts create dangerous conditions.

Thursday: Some sun, high of 70, low of 43. Drizzle.

-Friday: Some drizzle, high of 57; low of 52. Overnight: 90% rain chance.

-Saturday: 90% rain chance, high of 62, low of 46.-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click

-Pollen count from Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic. Click Pollen.   

 

Temperature's dropping but not gas prices

-Up and down Turner McCall, unleaded was selling for $3.40

-How high will it go?

 

Perfect 10 score for new gymnastics center

-Parks & Rec premieres some of restyled Marine Armory.

 

Broad Street sales update: 15 properties now listed.

-Nine non-auction sites together valued at $3.84 million.

 

Updates from local schools, colleges, fund-raisers.

 

Bryan Mullins' downtown entertainment report.