Floyd's job count at 13-month low; 7% increase in jobless claims. 280 layoffs in Calhoun. More rough weather Friday? Latest restaurant scores

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1,100 fewer jobs in Rome/Floyd in January vs. same month in 2011. Lowest employment level in at least 13 months.
-First-time jobless claims climb by 7% in Floyd in January: 1,502 claims.
-Statewide: Jobless rate down to 9.2%, lowest since March 2009.

ActionMed Personnel (Nexus) laying off 280 people in Calhoun.

 

Stormy night but no severe weather; next round possible by Friday night: We could see thunderstorms later today as well.

-Thursday: High of 74; night: 60% rain chance, low of 59.

-Friday: 70-90% rain chance, high of 77, low of 60.

-Saturday: 80% rain chance, high of 62, low of 39.

Applications sought for vacancy on Rome City Council. Packages due back to city clerk by April 5.

Graves questions Attorney General about Obama's contraceptive mandate. 

Danielle Roberson, a waitress at The Partridge, named the first Superstar of Service award winner.

Big honors for Chad Warner from SSAC; league title games continue.

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