Friday, September 28, 2012

Democrats want Crawford off the ballot. Latest Bartow County updates. Norman's No-Nos: who loses Saturday? 40% chance of rain this weekend.

For these and today's breaking headlines, please see www.bartowheadlines.com:
 

Democrats to try to remove Crawford from Nov. 6 ballot: The executive committee of the Democratic Party of Georgia is taking steps to remove House District 16 incumbent Rick Crawford's name from the ballot.
-Crawford will be a guest on Hometown Headlines Radio Edition at 8:40 this morning on WRGA 1470 AM.Listen live

 
Bartow updates: Changes at Cartersville Medical Center; chamber has a busy month ahead.

C.H. Martin Co. Orthotics & Prosthetics returns to Rome
:
-Prepares to open Monday at Midtown Crossing.

Armuchee grad makes big-screen debut today
-Floyd County native and Armuchee High 2009 graduateRose Davis is in the cast of the feature film Pitch Perfect opening today in Northwest Georgia. 
-Davis will join us at 8:10 this morning on the Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 1470 AM

 

normanNorman Arey's Norman's No-Nos:  Dooley note -- Bulldogs vs. Volunteers won't even be close

-John McClellan's high school picks.

-Tonight and online:  South 107 Scoreboard.

Whole lotta pumpkins on the way Sunday
-Another of the sure signs of fall already is under way at Trinity United Methodist Church off Turner McCall.   

Today's buzz:
-Mohawk, OSHA reach agreement on fire protection.

-Cedartown man sentenced to 10 years following federal court appearance. 
-Nov. 9: The Rome Braves and Floyd County Police Department announce Nov. 9 as the date for the 4th Annual Braves Celebrity Shootout to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. 
-Sept. 28-30: Wings of North Georgia air show begins later today at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport and continues through Sunday. Expanded details. 
-Complete weekend events list. Click Community
-Sept. 29: Fifth Annual Armuchee Invitational Marching Festival and Competition.
-Now-Nov. 13: Junior Service League of Rome is holding the 10th annual Poinsetta sale.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

The forecast: 40% rain chance Saturday, Sunday
-Friday: 20% rain chance, high of 86, low of 63.
-Saturday: 40% rain chance, high of 81, low of 61
-Sunday: 40% rain chance, high of 81, low of 60.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

KNOW YOUR STATS ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER

 
(Media Release) As area players and fans settle into football season, the American Urological Association (AUA) Foundation and the National Football League (NFL) are gearing up for another year of encouraging men to "Know Your Stats About Prostate Cancer®." The second-leading cause of cancer death in American men, approximately 6,500 men in Georgia are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year.

 

Led by Pro Football Hall of Fame player and prostate cancer survivor Mike Haynes, fans and NFL players across the country can join the team at www.KnowYourStats.org to help spread the word about prostate cancer and the importance of knowing your risk factors.  The national campaign is focused on turning awareness into action by encouraging men to talk with their doctors about their risk for prostate cancer. 

 

Now in its fourth year, the campaign is bringing the message to fans across the country, educating men and their loved ones about prostate health.

 

Today, Know Your Stats is joining Cartersville Medical Center to encourage men, ages 40 and older, to talk to their doctors about their urologic health and prostate cancer risk.

 

"Despite recent controversy over random screening for prostate cancer, it continues to be the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and one of the leading causes of cancer deaths," said Dr. Joel Rosenfeld, urologist on staff at Cartersville Medical Center.  "The American Urological Association still recommends screening, especially in high risk groups such as African Americans and patients with a positive family history."

 

NFL great Haynes is one of the many men who has benefitted from early detection due to prostate cancer testing.  Before his diagnosis in 2008, prostate cancer was the last thing on his mind.

 

"I was shocked to learn that one in six American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime, and that African-American men are at a higher risk for developing prostate cancer and more than twice as likely to die from the disease,"* said Haynes.  "I'm pleased that we can be part of the Cartersville/Bartow County, Georgia effort to urge men to get off the sidelines, take charge of their health and stay in the game for life."  

 

In 2007, the AUA Foundation joined forces with the NFL Player Care Foundation, an organization focused on the health issues of retired players, to educate retired players about their prostate cancer risk.  The NFL Player Care Foundation was created to address health and quality of life issues encountered by retired players.  

 

Because prostate cancer is most treatable when caught and managed early, the AUA recommends that men 40 and older talk with their doctors about prostate cancer and their risks.  Men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer should know that not all prostate cancers require treatment, and that not every treatment is perfect for every man. If you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, talk to your doctor about what your treatment options are and which one may be best for you.

 

 

What You Should Know, or Share with the Men in Your Life, About Prostate Cancer:

§  Prostate cancer defense begins at 40. Talk with your doctor to learn more about your prostate health and cancer risk.

§  Not all prostate cancers require active treatment and not all are life-threatening. The decision to proceed with active treatment is one that men should discuss in detail with their urologists.

§  Not every treatment is perfect for every man. If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, talk to your doctor about what is right for you.

§  Know Your Stats – and don't let prostate cancer take you out of the game. Visit www.KnowYourStats.org to learn more.

 

 

 

About Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is most treatable when caught early. The American Urological Association recommends men get a baseline prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test at age 40 and talk with their doctors to create a prostate health plan based on lifestyle and family history.  PSA helps detect prostate cancer; men who are screened at age 40 establish a baseline score that can be tracked over time.

 

About the Team

Former players, coaches and their families have joined Team Haynes to help promote prostate cancer awareness, including: Marcus Allen (Oakland Raiders), Frank Biletnikoff (Oakland Raiders), Jim Brown (Cleveland Browns), Willie Brown (Oakland Raiders), Mabel and Harry Carson (NY Giants), Ted Cottrell (Atlanta Falcons), Len Dawson (Kansas City Chiefs), Fred Dean (San Francisco 49ers), Eric Dickerson (Los Angeles Rams), Tony Dorsett (Dallas Cowboys), Frank Gifford (New York Giants), Joe Greene (Pittsburgh Steelers), Mike Haynes (New England Patriots/Los Angeles Raiders), Thomas L. Jackson (Denver Broncos), Deacon Jones (Los Angeles Rams),  Marv Levy (Buffalo Bills), Ray Lewis (Baltimore Ravens), Bob Lilly (Dallas Cowboys), Larry Little (Miami Dolphins), James Lofton (Green Bay Packers), Ron Mix (San Diego Chargers), Anthony Munoz (Cincinnati Bengals), Ozzie Newsome (Cleveland Browns), Charlie Sanders (Detroit Lions), Pollie Shaw (wife of Billy Shaw, Buffalo Bills), Jim Taylor (Green Bay Packers), Andre Tippett (New England Patriots), Merle Wilcox (wife of Dave Wilcox, San Francisco 49ers), Rod Woodson (Pittsburgh Steelers), Jack Youngblood (Los Angeles Rams) and Gary Zimmerman (Denver Broncos).

 

 

KNOW YOUR STATS ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER

 
(Media Release) As area players and fans settle into football season, the American Urological Association (AUA) Foundation and the National Football League (NFL) are gearing up for another year of encouraging men to "Know Your Stats About Prostate Cancer®." The second-leading cause of cancer death in American men, approximately 6,500 men in Georgia are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year.

 

Led by Pro Football Hall of Fame player and prostate cancer survivor Mike Haynes, fans and NFL players across the country can join the team at www.KnowYourStats.org to help spread the word about prostate cancer and the importance of knowing your risk factors.  The national campaign is focused on turning awareness into action by encouraging men to talk with their doctors about their risk for prostate cancer. 

 

Now in its fourth year, the campaign is bringing the message to fans across the country, educating men and their loved ones about prostate health.

 

Today, Know Your Stats is joining Cartersville Medical Center to encourage men, ages 40 and older, to talk to their doctors about their urologic health and prostate cancer risk.

 

"Despite recent controversy over random screening for prostate cancer, it continues to be the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and one of the leading causes of cancer deaths," said Dr. Joel Rosenfeld, urologist on staff at Cartersville Medical Center.  "The American Urological Association still recommends screening, especially in high risk groups such as African Americans and patients with a positive family history."

 

NFL great Haynes is one of the many men who has benefitted from early detection due to prostate cancer testing.  Before his diagnosis in 2008, prostate cancer was the last thing on his mind.

 

"I was shocked to learn that one in six American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime, and that African-American men are at a higher risk for developing prostate cancer and more than twice as likely to die from the disease,"* said Haynes.  "I'm pleased that we can be part of the Cartersville/Bartow County, Georgia effort to urge men to get off the sidelines, take charge of their health and stay in the game for life."  

 

In 2007, the AUA Foundation joined forces with the NFL Player Care Foundation, an organization focused on the health issues of retired players, to educate retired players about their prostate cancer risk.  The NFL Player Care Foundation was created to address health and quality of life issues encountered by retired players.  

 

Because prostate cancer is most treatable when caught and managed early, the AUA recommends that men 40 and older talk with their doctors about prostate cancer and their risks.  Men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer should know that not all prostate cancers require treatment, and that not every treatment is perfect for every man. If you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, talk to your doctor about what your treatment options are and which one may be best for you.

 

 

What You Should Know, or Share with the Men in Your Life, About Prostate Cancer:

§  Prostate cancer defense begins at 40. Talk with your doctor to learn more about your prostate health and cancer risk.

§  Not all prostate cancers require active treatment and not all are life-threatening. The decision to proceed with active treatment is one that men should discuss in detail with their urologists.

§  Not every treatment is perfect for every man. If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, talk to your doctor about what is right for you.

§  Know Your Stats – and don't let prostate cancer take you out of the game. Visit www.KnowYourStats.org to learn more.

 

 

 

About Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is most treatable when caught early. The American Urological Association recommends men get a baseline prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test at age 40 and talk with their doctors to create a prostate health plan based on lifestyle and family history.  PSA helps detect prostate cancer; men who are screened at age 40 establish a baseline score that can be tracked over time.

 

About the Team

Former players, coaches and their families have joined Team Haynes to help promote prostate cancer awareness, including: Marcus Allen (Oakland Raiders), Frank Biletnikoff (Oakland Raiders), Jim Brown (Cleveland Browns), Willie Brown (Oakland Raiders), Mabel and Harry Carson (NY Giants), Ted Cottrell (Atlanta Falcons), Len Dawson (Kansas City Chiefs), Fred Dean (San Francisco 49ers), Eric Dickerson (Los Angeles Rams), Tony Dorsett (Dallas Cowboys), Frank Gifford (New York Giants), Joe Greene (Pittsburgh Steelers), Mike Haynes (New England Patriots/Los Angeles Raiders), Thomas L. Jackson (Denver Broncos), Deacon Jones (Los Angeles Rams),  Marv Levy (Buffalo Bills), Ray Lewis (Baltimore Ravens), Bob Lilly (Dallas Cowboys), Larry Little (Miami Dolphins), James Lofton (Green Bay Packers), Ron Mix (San Diego Chargers), Anthony Munoz (Cincinnati Bengals), Ozzie Newsome (Cleveland Browns), Charlie Sanders (Detroit Lions), Pollie Shaw (wife of Billy Shaw, Buffalo Bills), Jim Taylor (Green Bay Packers), Andre Tippett (New England Patriots), Merle Wilcox (wife of Dave Wilcox, San Francisco 49ers), Rod Woodson (Pittsburgh Steelers), Jack Youngblood (Los Angeles Rams) and Gary Zimmerman (Denver Broncos).

 

 

CARTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER NAMES NEW CHIEF NURSING OFFICER

(Media Release) Bridget Denzik, RN, MSN, NEA-BC has joined Cartersville Medical Center as chief nursing officer.  Denzik was selected recently from several qualified applicants seeking the nursing top spot.

 

Denzik has served in various nursing and leadership capacities in the Charleston, South Carolina area since 1996, specializing in areas such as:  patient care, telemetry, surgical/trauma/neuro intensive care unit, ambulatory care, ortho/neuro, oncology and skilled nursing units and nursing supervision.  She most recently served as associate chief nursing officer and interim chief nursing officer for Trident Medical Center in Charleston.

"Bridget is a seasoned, energetic leader with proven skills in delivering quality patient care and team building," said Keith Sandlin, president and chief executive officer, Cartersville Medical Center.  "She joins Cartersville Medical Center at a very exciting time and I look forward to having her leadership on our team."

 

Denzik and her husband, Steve, recently relocated to Cartersville.  They have two grown children.

 

August jobless rate improves, falls to 9.3%. Weekend air show already buzzing. Weekly public health restaurant reports. Summer's back? 87 degrees.

For these and today's latest stories, please see www.bartowheadlines.com:
 

Latest employment report:

-Floyd, Gordon and Chattooga counties continued to post jobless rates of 10.3 percent or higher in August while Polk was at 9 percent and Bartow at 9.3 percent.

-County-by-county comparison.

-Links to who's hiring.

 

They got the name right: Wings over North Georgia.

-That was evident by the bombastic flyover of East Rome on Wednesday by some of the aircraft due at the airshow opening Friday night at Russell Airport.

-Link to weekend calendar.

 

Weekly public health restaurant scores from Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk and Chattooga counties.

  

The forecast: Another cool-down starts Saturday.

-Thursday: Sunny, high of 87, low of 58.

 

Today's community updates.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

Powerball jackpot: Iowa ticket to claim $202 million.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA 1470 AM
-Please join our guests today including:
-Tim Hensley of Floyd County Schools on the recent SAT scores and the system's upgraded website.
-Dr. John Barge, Georgia's superintendent of schools, with a statewide perspective of the SAT scores and the latest on the charter school amendment.
-Dr. David Campbell, senior pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church, on the arrival of this year's pumpkin crop -- and how you just saw last year's proceeds put to great use. 

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Gas prices finally fall to pre-Isaac levels. Murphy Oil: Bartow lowest among area counties. Restaurants for sale in Bartow; public health scores. Powell signs with Bills. High of 86.

For these and today's top updates, please see www.bartowheadlines.com:
 

Gas prices finally fall back to pre-storm Isaac levels one more later.

-Regional price check: Murphy Oil pumps in all four counties.

-Same brand, same blend, same story: lowest price is in Cartesville.

 

Lots of restaurant changes possible in Bartow:

-Two pizza franchises, burger spots, even sub shop all up for sale.

-Latest public health restaurant inspection scores.

  

Foss Manufacturing bring 150 jobs, $15 million investment to West Rome.

 

Darlington's Shawn Powell new punter for NFL's Buffalo Bills.

 

New look for Floyd's 'dolls' due Friday as annual breast cancer awareness campaign begins.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports. Also: Neighbor helps in arrest of burglary suspect.

 

Blood drive today at Cartersville Medical  Center.

 

Tonight's Powerball jackpot rises to $200 million.

 

The forecast: Slight rain chance Friday, weekend, too.

-Wednesday: Sunny, high of 86, low of 53.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 1470 AM. 7 to 9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online
-Please join our guests today including:
-Janet Eberhart, public health immunizations coordinator, on flu shots at local schools.
-Angie Lewis, president and CEO of Citizens First Bank and chamber chair, on the Foss Manufacturing announcement and additional local growth.
-Mike Mathews, manager of the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport, on what guests will find there as part of the weekend air show.
-Tommy Atha, Darlington Tigers' football coach, on Shawn Powell's new job as punter for the Buffalo Bills.
 

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Georgia Senate Trust fundraiser at Barnsley this week. Mount Berry Square was due for auction; $2 million minimum. Latest dining scores. Low 80s today.

For these and today's latest updates, please see www.bartowheadlines.com:
 

Mount Berry Square was set for auction; minimum bid: $2 million. Auction.com was set for a nationwide auction today through Thursday of distressed commercial real estate; the listing included the mall -- now targeted for purchase by Hull Storey Gibson.

 

Barnsley Gardens site of Georgia Republican Senatorial Trust retreat this week. You're welcome to attend at prices starting with a $500 dinner to contributions ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, reports the AJC. Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle:

No thanks.

 

Third, fourth new restaurants just about open

-The Magnolia Restaurant in East Rome and Dandy Lyons Bistro on Broad are the latest new players.

-Latest public health restaurant scores

 

John McClellan's high school foojohnmcclellan

tball picks: Top games to watch this weekend: Armuchee-Model, Darlington-Trion, Gordon Central-LFO. See all of John's picks of the week. 

  

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

  

The forecast: 80s making a late return

-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 82, low of 55.

-Wednesday: Sunny, high of 85, low of 54.

-Thursday: Sunny, high of 85, low of 54.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 1470 AM. 7 to 9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online
-Please join our guests today including:
-Scotty Hancock, Floyd EMA director, on the counter-terrorism task force drill set for State Mutual Stadium today, Wednesday.
-Mike Morton of the Rome Tea Party on Georgia's charter school amendment and Thursday's meeting on 'Turning Values into Votes."
-Brian McClellan, Gordon County's IT director, on the new iPhone 5. Pluses and minuses.
-Darlington and FSU star punter Shawn Powell on what's next in his career. 

Monday, September 24, 2012

Cartersville No. 7 in latest AAA poll. Immigration law change has local lawyers busy. Gas prices fall 8 cents; comparing community prices. Chilly start but no record low.

For these and today's latest updates, please see www.bartowheadlines.com:
 
Cartersville No. 7 in latest AAA poll. High School Football Daily.
 

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia: Buzz

-Local immigration lawyers busy assisting undocumented, young immigrants apply for a new federal program to temporarily defer any action for deportation.  It calls for deferred action for certain undocumented young people who came to the U.S. as children and have pursued education or military service here.

-Cupcakes Around the Corner goes viral -- without a storefront.

-What's Buzzing:  Pink Day at Chick-Fil-A; Tellus looks at the future.

-Peaks & Valleys: Career expo, teeing off on child abuse, latest round in school charter amendment debate.

 

Chilly start but not a record for this date:
-The morning low -- so far at 44 -- is cold start indeed but we've seen colder on Sept. 24. 
-Monday: Another cool one, high of 78, low of 47.
-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 83, low of 54.

AAA South: Georgia gas prices drop 8 cents a gallon; still 30 cents more than a year ago.
-Gas prices at local Kroger stores: Starting today, we're comparing same brand or store prices in Northwest Georgia. Rome: $3.64 a gallon. Cartersville: $3.55. 

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 1470 AM 
-7 to 9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online
-Please join our guests today including:
-Bartow County sole County Commission-elect Steve Taylor on the outcome of a industrial recruiting trip to Japan.
-Wendy Davis of the Floyd County Democratic Party on Saturday's big dinner with guest Michael Thurmond.
-Dr. Richard Dixon on the Coosa Valley Fair flower show.

 

Friday, September 21, 2012

Cartersville due for big win? Aldi coming to Greater Rome. Football: Norman's No-Nos. Fall starts Saturday. Restaurant scores. Jail updates

For more on these and today's top stories, please see www.bartowheadlines.com:
 
Football Daily: Cedartown gets a big Friday night win.
 

Reports: Aldi grocery on the way to Rome
-It's time to move the Aldi discount rumor from the "when?" column to the "where?" column. The German-based retailer that thrives on low-cost grocery shopping is coming to Rome and some of the gyrations will surprise you. 


normanYour home for local football
-Norman Arey's Norman's No-Nos:Another dreadful weekend for Tech, Georgia? No-no! 

-John McClellan's high school picks: Calhoun, Cartersville to cruise Friday; Unity too close to call. Cedartown wins by a point. 
-South 107 Scordboard: 

johnmcclellan

On the air or online. 

 -Saturday: Shorter Hawks' home opener at Barron Stadium vs. Charleston Southern, 1:30 p.m. 

Thursday's public health restaurant inspection scores for Floyd, Bartow counties. 

Today's Buzz:
-Gov. Nathan Deal names Rep. Christian A. Coomer as latest state House floor leader. 
-Isakson named 'Taxpayer Hero.' U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has been honored as a "Taxpayer Hero" by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste for his voting record for 2011. 

 

Forecast: Fall starts at 10:49 a.m. Saturday
-Friday: Sunny, high of 84, low of 59.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

  

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, WRGA 1470 AM 
-7 to 9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online
-Please join our guests including:
-Shorter Hawks Head Football Coach Phil Jones as the team prepares to play Charleston Southern at home Saturday.
-Plus a double segment of the Hometown Headlines/WRGA News Roundtable. A closer look at the week's top local stories adn what's ahead.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Cartersville Medical Center Earns 'Top Performer on Key Quality Measures(tm)' Recognition from The Joint Commission


(Media Release) Cartersville Medical Center was named one of the nation's Top Performers on Key Quality Measures this week by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. Cartersville Medical Center was recognized by The Joint Commission for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, children's asthma, stroke and venous thromboembolism, as well as inpatient psychiatric services.

 

            Cartersville Medical Center is one of 620 hospitals in the U.S. earning the distinction of Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance. Cartersville Medical Center was recognized for its achievement on the following measure sets: Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia and Surgical Care. The ratings are based on an aggregation of accountability measure data reported to The Joint Commission during the 2011 calendar year. The list of Top Performers increased by 50 percent from its debut last year and represents 18 percent of accredited hospitals reporting data.

 

This is the second year in a row that Cartersville Medical Center is being recognized as a Top Performer. Cartersville Medical Center is one of only 244 hospitals that achieved the distinction two years in a row. Last year, Cartersville Medical Center was recognized by The Joint Commission for its achievement on the following measure sets: Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia and Surgical Care.

 

Each of the hospitals that were named as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures met two 95 percent (95/95) performance thresholds on 2011 accountability measure data. First, each hospital achieved performance of 95 percent or above on a single, composite score that includes all the accountability measures for which it reports data to The Joint Commission, including measures that had fewer than 30 eligible cases or patients. Second, each hospital met or exceeded 95 percent performance on every accountability measure for which it reports data to The Joint Commission, excluding any measures with fewer than 30 eligible cases or patients. A 95 percent score means a hospital provided an evidence-based practice 95 times out of 100 opportunities to provide the practice. Each accountability measure represents an evidence-based practice – for example, giving aspirin at arrival for heart attack patients, giving antibiotics one hour before surgery, and providing a home management plan for children with asthma.

 

"When we raise the bar and provide the proper guidance and tools, hospitals have responded with excellent results," says Mark R. Chassin, M.D., FACP, M.P.P., M.P.H., president, The Joint Commission. "This capacity for continual improvement points toward a future in which quality and safety defects are dramatically reduced and high reliability is sought and achieved with regularity. Such day-to-day progress will slowly but surely transform today's health care system into one that achieves unprecedented performance outcomes for the benefit of the patients."

 

"We understand that what matters most to patients at Cartersville Medical Center is safe, effective care. That's why Cartersville Medical Center has made a commitment to accreditation and to positive patient outcomes through evidence-based care processes. Cartersville Medical Center is proud to be named to the list of The Joint Commission's Top Performers on Key Quality Measures for two consecutive years," says Keith Sandlin, President/CEO, Cartersville Medical Center.

 

In addition to being included in today's release of The Joint Commission's "Improving America's Hospitals" annual report, Cartersville Medical Center will be recognized on The Joint Commission's Quality Check website (www.qualitycheck.org). The Top Performer program will be featured in the November issue of The Joint Commission Perspectives and the October issue of The Joint Commission: The Source.

 

 

 

 

 

Big drop in first-time jobless claims in Bartow. Career fair today. Cartersville council meets tonight. Hurricanes' game among 10 best in state. Regional restaurant scores. Sunny, low 80s.

For these and today's latest headlines, please see www.bartowheadlines.com:
 

200 more jobs than a year ago, 200 less than a month ago.

-Cartersville-Bartow sees big drop in first-time jobless claims even as work force shrinks.

 

Labor Commissioner Mark Butler to 'tweet' from today's Northwest Georgia/Shorter University Career Expo at The Forum.

 

Call center that looked at Rome site getting a closer look in Myrtle Beach area after a senior executive comes under review, according to a TV station there.

 

Walker drops bid for prosecutors to show probable cause in his molestation arrest; also drops bond hearing for now. 

 

Cartersville City Council meets tonight at 7 p.m.

 

Cartesville-North Murray game rated among the state's 10 best this week.

 

Weekly public health restaurant scores from across Northwest Georgia. A 59 this week in Gordon County. 

 

Today's Bartow County Jail reports. 

 

Weather: Fall starts on Saturday; rain returns, too.
-Thursday: Sunny, high of 80, low of 52.

 

Today's Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m., WRGA 1470 AM.
-State Rep. Katie Dempsey 
on the Romney luncheon in Atlanta Wednesday and what to expect from the 2012 General Assembly.
-Peter Lawler of Berry College on the final weeks of Campaign 2012. 
-Special focus on jobs, including live updates from theNorthwest Georgia/Shorter University career expo