Dalton, Rome have top percentages for job losses in September
Source: Georgia Department of Labor
-More job losses: Rome lost 200 more jobs between August and September but the telling number came when comparing year-over-year data: down 2,600 jobs overall. The September report from the state Department of Labor offered no real hints of potential relief even with the Christmas holiday season hiring beginning.
-Rome's job losses, 6.2 percent, were the second highest in the state with nearby Dalton taking the top spot with 8.4 percent. Atlanta was third with 5.8 percent.
-The state's unemployment rate was unchanged at 10.1 percent in September vs. Augusta. The September 2008 number: 6.6 percent.
-The number of payroll jobs in September decreased 237,100, or 5.8 percent.
- The over-the-year losses came in manufacturing, trade, construction, and administrative support services, including temporary employment services.
-Educational and health services added 13,700 jobs over the year.
-Later this month: September's county-by-county unemployment rates.
Gingrey, colleagues, healthcare reform debate due at Medical Association of Georgia convention in Savannah this weekend> Details
What's cooking at GNTC's Woodlee Building, home to culinary arts program
This photo from Wednesday shows work at the Woodlee Building on the Rome campus of Georgia Northwestern Technical College. The building just across from the main campus will be home to the college's culinary arts program. Construction should be done by January although rain has slowed things> GNTC
Thursday's Buzz:
-High cotton in the Cotton Block: You've read about the relocations on Broad, including C&S Trophies as well as Mattress Direct both moving to the Cotton Block area in coming weeks. Now comes word of two or more commitments for the stretch between First Avenue and Second Avenue.
-Late fall is what we're hearing on the opening of the new Microtel on U.S. 41 in Cartersville. The project includes 71 rooms for the chain that also is part of Wyndham. It also includes Hawthorn Suites, which has accommodations in Rome.
-Hilton Gardens Inn's ribbon cutting, grand opening: Ceremonies begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday and continue until 7. At 24 Liberty Drive, Cartersville.
-What's the hottest movie ticket? Probably the first showings of Michael Jackson's "This Is It," based on the singer's rehearsals for what was to be his major stage show. Midnight showings are due in Rome and Cartersville on Oct. 27.
-Speaking of tickets: Tickets go on sale today for the Turkey Jam featuring Justin Moore, Brantley Gilbert and KneckDown. The show is Nov. 25 at The Forum and are available for $20 at 333 on Broad or at Jefferson's.
Pro-SPLOST group seeks support--to build support: Letters started arriving in local mail boxes Wednesday from the Rome/Floyd Citizens for Progress, seeking campaign donations to buy ads in support of the $42.3 million SPLOST package on the ballot now through Nov. 3. "100 percent of your contribution will be used for marketing expenses such as newspaper ads, radio ads, billboards and signs to encourage voters positively on the Nov. 3 SPLOST vote." Those funds better move fast; early voting began Tuesday. For more> splost2009.com
-To view the City of Rome ballot, click here.
-To view the County ballot, click here.
Perdue in Rome, Cedartown, at Cass High today: Gov. Sonny Perdue's swing through the region includes a stop at Cedartown High (10:55-11:15 a.m.) and a stop at Cass High (12:30-12:50 p.m.). WRGA also has something about Perdue and a closed-to-the-public meeting with local lawmakers to discuss water issues.
The Berry College music department's new concert series showcasing a variety of musical genres, styles and instrumentation coincide with the 100th anniversary of music education on Berry's 26,000-acre campus. The Alabama String Quartet will inaugurate the series Monday> Details.
-To recognize the seventh annual Georgia Breast Cancer Prevention and Awareness Week, October 19-23, the Floyd County Health Department is highlighting its BreasTEST & MORE Program, which provides clinical breast examinations, Pap tests and mammogram referrals to eligible women 40 and older> Health.
-Christopher is credit administration assistant at Greater Rome Bank> Click
Weather/More rain, 20-mph gusts, lower temps on the way:
-Coosa River flood warning near Plant Hammond continues> Click
-Thursday: 80% chance of rain, high of 64. 30% tonight, low of 50.
-Friday: Partly sunny, high of 60. Gusts to 20 mph. Mostly cloudy, low of 43.
-Rivers: Oostanaula / Etowah-Rome / Etowah-Cartersville
-Latest weather: Extended forecast / Local radar / Regional radar
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable>Arey
-Hey, there is someone in this country more unpopular than Michael Vick.
John McClellan's high school football picks for this Friday> Football Report
-Look for Armuchee to squeak by Coosa
-Pepperell due for big win again Rockmart.
-Model poised for first W of the season; win for Woodland, too.
-Calhoun will coast by Sonoraville; Rome by 7 over N. Whitfield.
-Cedartown looks for 8-point win vs. Haralson County.
-Rough night alerts for Cartersville, Cass, Gordon Central.
Georgia High School Football Daily> Football
Shorter prepares for Saturday's game vs. Kentucky Christian> Details
Rome Braves/baseball updates> Click
-Upcoming events at State Mutual Stadium. Did someone say wing ding?
-Links to winter baseball leagues.
Downtown Headlines: (Click)
-MullinsMania's look at downtown entertainment this weekend.
-Downtown Development Authority annual planning meeting is Thursday.
-Community Christmas Candlelight ceremony Dec. 8.
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