First-time jobless claims jump in Bartow. Help is on the way: 220 new jobs announced. Cartersville council meets tonight. Bartow restaurant scores 36 on health report. High of 89, 20% rain chance.

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First-time jobless claims soar in Bartow, Northwest Georgia vs. June of this year.

-Floyd sees 200-job loss in July vs. July 2011; down 500 jobs from June of this year.
-Statewide jobless rate climbs to 9.3%. Local numbers due next week.

New Bartow employer a big jolt for Highland 75 project.
-220 jobs on the way; $62 million in investment here.

 

Cartersville  City Council meets tonight.

Weather
-Thursday: 20% rain chance, high of 89, low of 65.
-Friday: 60% rain chance, high of 90, low of 67.

A low of 36 for a Bartow restaurant; two more under 70: Regional Public Health restaurant inspection scores.

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

Michigan ticket to claim $320 million Powerball jackpot.

 

Rome Braves sweep Greenville; open key series vs. Lexington tonight at State Mutual Stadium. Rome holds 4.5-game lead over Legends.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition,

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-7 to 9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online. Today's guests:
-Mike Crego, senior vice president/investments, Wells Fargo Advisors in Rome.
-Melinda Lemmon, executive director of the Bartow County Economic Development Department.
-Dr. Frank Stephenson, professor of economics at Berry College, on the Paul Ryan budget.