Bartow first-time jobless claims drop vs. Oct. 2009 and last September. Big pageant weekend in Bartow County

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Double-digit drop in local, statewide first-time jobless claims in October.

-Statewide jobless rate holds at 9.9% as number of jobs rises in October vs. September. Local jobless rates due later this month.

 

Big weekend here for pageants. Full details; discount tickets.

 

Cartersville City Council meets tonight.

 

Sheriff's office investigates two bizarre reports.

 

Dining & Drink

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores.

-What's ahead at the N. Georgia wineries.

-Beer, wine tastings in downtown Rome tonight.

 

Buzz:

-Rep.-elect Coomer attends orientation in Atlanta.

 

Your latest forecast:

-Thursday: High of 64, low of 32. 20% rain chance.

-Friday: Sunny, high of 65, low of 33.

-Weekend: Sunny, highs in the upper 60s, lows near 40.

 

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 
- What's the real major difference between Matt Ryan and Michael Vick?

John McClellan's high school football playoff picks. McClellan

-Round two: Rough Friday ahead for Darlington v. Lincoln;
Calhoun will beat Westminster, move to round three.

Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports

-Up next: Ninth Annual Hot Stove Gathering. January at The Forum.

 

Dining Guide. Click
-Latest updates on restaurant changes, health inspection scores.
 

Wine News Vine.  Wine 

-Upcoming events at the North Georgia wineries.