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-Flood watch extended through noon. Rainfall since Friday: 2.6 inches.
-Today: 100% chance of rain, mostly before 2 p.m. High of 62. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
-Tonight: Areas of fog, low around 44. Calm wind.
-Tuesday: Areas of fog before 10 a.m., high of 73.
-For more, click Weather Center
-Oostanaula at 13.79 feet with a crest due later today> River
Latest legislative newsletter from state Rep. Barry Loudermilk> Update
Bartow Republicans announce 2009-2011 Executive Committee: Elected Saturday:
-Chairman Michael Huneke
-1st Vice Chairman Fred Kittle
-Vice Chairman for Events Phyllis Nall
-Vice Chairman 11th Cong. District Wayne Rice
-Vice Chairman for Communications Louis DeBroux
-Vice Chairman for Fundraising Ted Henry
-Vice Chairman for Membership Christian Coomer
-Recording Secretary Melinda Glidewell
-Communications Secretary Susan Crockett
-Treasurer David Palmer
-Assistant Treasurer Bobby Wilson
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Bartow Together: Re-Employment Resources Expo March 17
>See the event flyer. Click Employment Expo
(Media release) The Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce is partnering with a variety of community organizations to assist residents who are without jobs. Bartow Together: Re-Employment Resources Expo is planned for Tuesday, March 17, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Cartersville First Baptist Church. There is no charge for the event, which is open to all Bartow County job seekers. Please note: This is not a job fair.
An abundance of information will be shared on fine tuning job search skills and developing new ones. Workshops will be offered throughout the day and will include resume writing and enhancement, interviewing, finances, the importance of networking, utilizing internet resources, transitioning into a new career, tips on how to remain positive and much more.
Additionally, representatives from a variety of local resource organizations will be on hand to answer questions and speak with attendees one-on one. These include, Bartow County Health Department, United Way, Tallatoona CAP, the Bartow County Library, Department of Labor and more.
Representatives from Georgia Highlands College and North Metro Technical College will discuss programs and continued education that they offer, as well as free Work Ready assessments.
The preliminary December unemployment rate for Bartow County was 9.3 percent, and the number of the unemployed in Bartow County has been on the rise since January 2008. Because of these historically high numbers, the Chamber of Commerce, Department of Labor and Cartersville First Baptist Church have initiated the organization of an expo to assist the residents of Bartow County.
For more information about Bartow Together: Resource Re-Employment Expo, please contact Tara Currier at the Chamber of Commerce at 770-382-1466.
North Metro Tech's nursing program earns five-year accreditation> Nursing
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable / brought to you by Riverside Toyota
-The Name Game: Does SEC or ACC have the most big-name coaches? Click Arey
Rome Braves preseason updates
-Former Braves catcher Javy Lopez to throw first pitch Opening Night.
-Single ticket sales under way at State Mutual Stadium
This week's agenda:
-March 16: The Bartow County Democratic Party meets at 7 p.m. at IHOP, 640 E. Main St.
-March 16: Bartow school board meets Monday> Agenda
-March 19: Cartersville City Council meeting, 7 p.m. Hear it live on WBHF 1450 AM or access the Web cast from the WBHF signal here on www.bartowheadlines.com
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