| Working in May 2009 | Unemployed in May 09 | Percent jobless 5/09 | Percent jobless 4/09 | Percent jobless 5/08 | |
| Bartow | 40,260 | 5,252 | 11.5% | 10.8% | 6.6% |
| Chatoooga | 9,577 | 1,455 | 13.2% | 13.4% | 8.1% |
| Floyd | 44,038 | 5,118 | 10.4% | 10.0% | 6.1% |
| Gordon | 23,677 | 3,316 | 12.3% | 11.7% | 6.7% |
| Polk | 19,403 | 2,279 | 10.5% | 10.8% | 5.9% |
| Georgia | 4,310,661 | 453,180 | 9.5% | 9.0% | 5.7% |
Source: Georgia Department of Labor
The May jobless numbers show some ups and downs in Northwest Georgia vs. April 2009. Once again, all five counties reported unemployment rates of 10 percent of more with Chattooga coming in at 13.2 percent. That actually was good news: April's jobless rate was 13.4 percent in Summerville, Trion and other parts of the county.
-Bartow, Gordon and Floyd counties saw their respective jobless rates climb month over month while the percentage dropped in Polk County,
-But the numbers to watch -- the number of people unemployed in May 2009 vs. May 2008. Thirteen months ago, 3,038 people were out of work in Floyd County vs. 5,118 last month -- a 68.4 percent increase.
-State report: May's 9.7 percent jobless rate set another record. Included are "many discouraged workers who re-entered the labor force," says the Labor Department.
>June 30, July 2: Gingrey to host job retraining workshops> Business
Bartow civic center about to become a regional 'player'
Courtesy: Bartow County
Next Wednesday, community leaders in Bartow County will break ground on a yet-to-be named, 45,000-square-foot, $20 million, high-tech civic center. The project, rising just east of the Wal-Mart/Lowe's center off Ga. 20 before the I-75 interchange -- will be a "player." -It will have the credentials to host civic, business and social events.
-It will be teamed with Georgia Highlands College's Bartow campus across the two-lane highway in a number of ways.
-It will continue to "seed" a key part of Cartersville with additional growth coming, including a second building at Highlands.
-And it should open debt free thanks to a heavily favored countywide SPLOST project.
-Ground breaking ceremonies are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday with a new name and additional details set for release then.
E-mails urge large turnout for tonight's SPLOST informational meeting: The Greater Rome Chamber, Floyd County Republicans and other groups are urging a strong community showing tonight for at a public information meeting on the proposed 2009 SPLOST projects. It is set for 5 to 7 p.m. in the Riverwalk Ballroom at The Forum. The session is labeled a , "drop-in" style meeting with representatives from each of the final five projects on hand to answer questions. Free parking will be available in the Third Avenue parking deck.
Remembering First Sgt. John Blair, 38: We're awaiting funeral and memorial details on First Sgt. John Blair. We'll post the updates as soon as they are confirmed.
Thursday's Buzz:
-Gingrey, colleague aide stricken intern> Gingrey
-AAA/Fewer traveling this Independence Day: The number of Americans expected to travel this Fourth of July Weekend is projected to decrease by 1.9 percent largely because of consumer concerns over personal finances, rising unemployment, and the sluggish economy. Nationwide, 37.1 million are projected to travel for Independence Day gatherings, reports Triple A. Also: Latest gas prices> Gas
-Walter Dunn, 86, dies; had deep ties to Berry, Armuchee area> Chronicle
-Floyd offers 'I Can Cope' classes for cancer patients, care givers> Health
Weather:
-Thursday: Sunny and blazing hot, 94; low of 65.
-Friday: Still hot, 95, with a lot of 70; 20% rain chance day, night.
-Extended forecast> Weather
-Latest local Radar / Latest regional Radar
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable:
-Hey, do I have a deal for you on a few wigs; Mustain saga continues
Rome Braves updates:
-Braves open second half of season at Augusta Thursday, Friday.
-Braves baseball camp for kids set for June 29-July 1.
-Latest Mills Fitzner game photos> Gallery
Downtown Headlines: -What's ahead this week in downtown Rome.
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