Bartow's jobless rate inches upward in January while nearby counties fall. Winter's return won't last long; wet weekend. Public Health restaurant scores in the 40s, 50s, 60s. Latest political and business updates. Later today: Bartow County Jail reports

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Ware Mechanical weather: -The latest round of yo-yo weather is here, complete with temperatures in the low 30s and a wind chill just below freezing this morning. A freeze warning expires at 10 a.m. but a freeze watch replaces it starting at 1 a.m. Friday. We'll see a high of 53 today, a low tonight of 31 and then a return to the 60s. Also on the way: A potentially soggy weekend.    Today's headlines:    January jobless rate climbs in Bartow; Floyd ties for lowest level in past 13 months. May 15: Floyd GOP's inaugural Reagan Dinner to feature Col. Allen West. AJC questions Dempsey about parts of auctioneers bill she sponsored. The Jock to offer 24-hour sports including local events, ESPN. Business: Celebrating ear muffs day? Seriously. Plus: Chamber seek your help on survey.  Regional Public Health restaurant scores for the week: 'U' for new restaurant; also for popular Rome, Summerville spots.   Today's jail reports.

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report     Baseball: Berry to honor Beasley on 500th win for the Vikings   Norman Arey's basketball tournament picks.   Follow the SEC Tournament in Atlanta: SEC // Follow the ACC Tournament. ACC   March 29: Atlanta Braves v. Future Stars game at State Mutual Stadium. Tickets on sale. -2014 promotional schedule released. -Rome's season open April 3 on the road; first home game April 10 vs. Savannah.   Links to latest updates from Berry, Shorter, Georgia Northwestern and Georgia Highlands.

Your  Ware Mechanical forecast: -Thursday: We'll see a high of 53 today, a low tonight of 31 -Get your three-day forecast and updated weather links at Hometown Headlines.

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