September jobless rate: Double digits again -- but slowing a bit?
| Working in Sept. 2009 | Jobless in Sept. 08 | Sept. 2009 jobless rate | Aug. 2009 jobless rate | Sept. 2008 jobless rate | |
| Bartow | 39,720 | 6,101 | 13.3% | 12.9% | 7.4% |
| Chattooga | 9,365 | 1,210 | 11.4% | 11.8% | 8.6% |
| Floyd | 43,522 | 5,414 | 11.1% | 11.1% | 6.9% |
| Gordon | 22,141 | 3,326 | 13.1% | 13.1% | 7.6% |
| Polk | 19,042 | 2,317 | 10.8% | 10.9% | 6.6% |
| State | 4,240,968 | 481,575 | 10.2% | 10.1% | 6.7% |
Source: Georgia Department of Labor
-Overview: There's no real good news to be found when the unemployment rate in our local counties continues in the double digits, especially with Bartow posting 13.3 percent last month and Gordon at 13.1 percent. A year ago, both were in the mid 7 percent range.
-Signs of hope: But Polk reported a slight dip compared to August's jobless rate while Floyd was flat at 11.1 percent vs. 6.9 percent in September 2008.
-Holiday hiring? With the Christmas shopping season upon us, there's hope of at least more temporary reductions through December.
-Statewide, the number of payroll jobs in September was 3,844,400, a decrease of 237,100, or 5.8 percent, from 4,081,500 in September 2008.
-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.
-The state's labor force decreased 117,230, or 2.4 percent, from 4,852,086 in September 2008 to 4,734,856 in September 2009. The U.S. jobless rate: 9.8 percent.
Health update coming later this morning: Harbin Clinic has schedule a media conference at 10:30 this morning at the main office, 1825 Martha Berry Blvd. Natalie Simms will have updates later this morning.
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Harvest Moon goes prime time on GPB Friday: Fans of Harvest Moon should turn to Friday's edition of Georgia Traveler on Georgia Public Television. The restaurant is included in this week's edition, airing at 9 p.m. The feature is part of the Fall Colors Tour episode. For additional broadcasts and online access, please click GPB.
Politics/Meet the Candidates night plus Jefferson Jackson Dinner. Click Details
Rome vs. Dalton moved to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Harmon Field in Dalton because of the potential of severe weather. Click Football Report
-More weather below.
Bank report updates:
-Wells Fargo (Wachovia) posts record third quarter earnings: $3.2 billion> Details
-Regions Bank loses $437 million loss, closing Armuchee, Calhoun sites> Details
-SunTrust: Due later today. Click
-Synovus (parent of Citizens First, GB & T): Due this afternoon. Click
-United Community Banks: Friday morning. Details
-From Tuesday: Annual deposit/market share report> Business
Thursday's Buzz:
-ADAMS: Long new project manager with program management> Click
-Maple Road will be closed at the railroad crossing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Use Old Rockmart Road and Booze Mountain Road or U.S. 27S, Eden Valley Road and South First Street to avoid the construction area.
-The first Rome Braves Softball Slam is this weekend at State Mutual Stadium. It starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday night.. There are no admission or parking fees. The Miller Lite Marina will be open. Details: 706-378-5100.
-Registration, training begins for 3rd Berry Half-Marathon March 6> Details
-Nov. 7/CRBI's 8th annual fish fry, green expo set at Rome First> Link
-Oct. 28/'Real Encounter' Xtreme athletes at Pleasant Valley South> Click
-Oct. 25/Wesley Methodist Church in Summerville Park off Charlton Road will have Homecoming Sunday with services starting at 10:30 a.m. The Gentrys and the Golden Harvest will be in concert . Lunch will be served and all who were or are associated with Wesley are invited. Visitors and friends welcome. Dr. Paul Camp is pastor.
-Oct. 31/Fall festival at First Baptist, Lindale, 9 Park Ave. Open to all, the festival is from 4 to 6 p.m. Free games, food and candy. Call 706-232-7088.
-The Floyd County Master Gardeners will be in their tent near the entrance again at this year's Chiaha Harvest Fair set for Saturday and Sunday at Ridge Ferry Park. Gardeners will be selling the best plants from their own gardens and some special natives--most are drought-tolerant. Also: a section to help children make bird-feeders with pine cones and peanut butter. Remember: Fall is the time to plan and plant.
Your latest forecast:
-Thursday: Partly sunny, high of 73, low of 59; 70% rain chance overnight.
-Friday: 100% rain chance; thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m.; nearly an inch of rain. High of 70, low of 52. Evening rain chance: 50%.
-Latest weather: Extended forecast / Local radar / Regional radar
Rome vs. Dalton moved to 7:30 tonight at Harmon Field in Dalton because of the potential of severe weather. Click Football Report
-Unity plays Friday on Shorter campus: The Unity Christian School varsity football team will host the Crown Knights this Friday. The game will be held on the new Shorter College sprint turf practice field. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. and concessions will be provided by Fuddruckers. Fans are encouraged to bring chairs.
John McClellan's high school football picks> Football Report
-Pepperell should cruise by Coosa. Darlington should take finale three.
-Big wins for Calhoun, Chattooga, Armuchee, Rockmart, Cartersville.
-Rough night due for Rome, Model, Cedartown, Sonoraville, Gordon Central.
Georgia High School Football Daily> Click
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable>Arey
-Black Wednesday for two former local players; Broadway Matt he ain't.
Upcoming events at Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium> Sports
-Did someone say wing ding?
-Softball jam this weekend at the stadium.
-Braves' first Celebrity Shootout with Rocket Wheeler, Frog Smith.
-Links to winter baseball leagues.
Shorter prepares for road game vs. Union on Saturday> Game notes
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