Latest Census estimate: Region grows nearly 14% since 2001
| July 1, 2009 | July 1, 2001 | % change | |
| Bartow | 94,999 | 76,019 | Up 25% |
| Chattooga | 26,845 | 25,495 | Up 5.3% |
| Floyd | 95,696 | 90,811 | Up 5.4% |
| Gordon | 52,964 | 44,388 | Up 19.3% |
| Polk | 42,081 | 38,258 | Up 10% |
| Region | 312,585 | 274,971 | Up 13.7% |
Source: Cenus Bureau
The latest population estimates from the Census office are out and the county-by-county guestimates show we're "up in all areas."
-Once again leading the surge is Bartow County with 94,999 residents as of 11 months ago, up 25 percent from 76,019 in July 2001. That's almost 19,000 new comers in eight years. Gordon County grew by almost 8,600 people, or 19.3%, followed by nearly 5,000 in Floyd (up 5.4 percent). Polk was up 10 percent or by 3,823 people while Chattooga's 1,350 newcomers boosted the total by 5.3 percent. Chattooga actually lost 35 residents in 2009 when compared to the previous year.
-What's driving growth: The I-75 corridor is powering the Bartow and Gordon growth rates while Polk is seeing increases thanks to the population boom in Paulding County. Paulding is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.
Final day for new, lapsed voters to register for primary is Monday:
By Natalie Simms: With just four days left until the end of voter registration for the July 20 Primary, Floyd County elections officials are seeing a steady flow of applicants. Evon Billups, Elections Supervisor, says about 15-20 per day are coming in to register. "Last Friday we had 105, which is a lot for one day," she says. "This week, we've had about 15 to 20 a day."
-Monday is the deadline for voter registration for the primary. If you need to register to vote, you can print out an application online from the Secretary of State's My Voter Page (click). Because the deadline is Monday, applicants will need to personally return their completed form to the Floyd County Elections office at 12 E. Fourth Ave. between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
-More registration: Those needing to register after hours can do so at the Sara Hightower Regional Library through the weekend until 8:30 p.m. on Monday. The Georgia State Patrol Office on Martha Berry Highway in Armuchee also will be accepting voter registration applications on Monday. While those who aren't able to register by Monday can't vote July 20, they can still register through Oct. 4 for the Nov. 2 general election. For more: Floyd County Elections office at 706-291-5167.
'Euharlee U-turn' on 411 Connector property could spice up final weeks of campaign: The city of Euharlee's decision to take in an easement way beyond its city limits and smack in the path of the 411 Connector will have conspiracy theorists going for months although the intent behind the deal is crystal clear. (Click WBHF) The midweek stunner does something else: it adds a whole new level of debate in the state House 14 and 15 races as well as state Senate 52 campaigns. Look for voters at the upcoming candidate forums to pin down the legislative hopefuls on their take on the latest attempt to stall the connector. Click upcoming forums.
June 22: Bartow Business Connection to meet; regional owners invited, too: The next meeting of the Bartow Business Connection is set for 4 to 7 p.m. at Cartersville County Club. Invitations have been extended to businesses in Floyd, Gordon, Polk and Paulding counties. Club manager Maury McDonald and his staff will have free Cokes, tea and coffee. There will be a cash bar with $1 Bud Light draught and other beverage specials. They also will be handing out samples and appetizers from their award-winning kitchen led by renowned chef Derek Morgan. Also: drawings for a free dinner-for-two and free golf outings. Facebook
Polk Medical, Redmond Regional on GHA quality honor roll. Health
Your latest forecast:
-Air quality alert for Bartow County, much of metro Atlanta. Details
-Friday night: Low of 66, partly cloudy.
-Saturday: High of 93 with a 20% rain chance.
-Saturday night: Lof of 67; rain chance at 20%.
-Sunday: 92 with a 20% rain chance.
-Sunday night: Low of 68; another 20% shot at rain.
-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable. Arey
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Rome Braves. Sports
-Braves open home stand with 6-1 win over RiverDogs.
-Tonight: Charleston RiverDogs vs. Rome, 7 p.m., State Mutual Stadium.
-Mills Fitzner's home game photos. Click
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-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores
-What's new at local restaurants and what's on the way.
Downtown Headlines> Downtown
-What's ahead in downtown Rome.
-Bryan Mullins' downtown entertainment report.
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-North Georgia wineries plan busy summer.
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