Thursday updates

Here's the latest from www.bartowheadlines.com:

 

WeatherCenter: Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Low of 25

 

This morning's headlines:

-Cartersville City Council meets tonight

-More layoffs coming to Suzuki Manufacturing of America . . .

-. . .  while the state jobless rate soars to 8.1% in December vs. 4.5% a year earlier (local numbers next week)

-South 107 OK'd for major boost in power; more radio updates

-Vacancies-in-waiting now posted; three banks with local ties to post fourth quarter results today

-Our own 'Capital Gang'? Cox, Ox, Cagle, Handel, Thurmond have Northwest Georgia travels plans this month

-J.C. Smith's Small Business advice: Remember who's the boss--the customer.

-Kindergarten registration set by county schools; Gingrey praises St. Mary's, Catholic schools

-What's ahead in Bartow County

 

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable, brought to you by Riverside Toyota:

NFL MVP Peyton Manning wins another honor: most fawned over by sportscasters.

 

On our other sites today:

-Business: First-time jobless claims skyrocket in Northwest Georgia

-Campus Headlines: Berry vs. Shorter basketball to help Boys, Girls clubs

-Health: Double honors for Redmond Regional

-Healthy Living: Polar Bear Paddle Jan. 24; Berry Half Marathon March 7

-Jobs: Looking for a job? Try careerbuilder.com

-Politics: Floyd County Republicans set precinct mass meeting, convention

-Dixon & Clemons: Political columnists Graham Dixon and Dr. Adam Clemons begin a three-part look at the 2010 campaigns

-Sports: Hot Stove Gathering features McCann, benefits Cancer Navigators

-Hometown Kids: Busy spring ahead for kids at Booth

-Dining: Latest updates from area restaurants; new regional winery links

-Arts: RACA launching expanded arts classes beginning in February

-Looking for a pet? Check the Rome-Floyd County Humane Society: To see who's available for adoption, click Hometown Mobile

-NW Georgia Ads: Paper Recovery & Greene's Jewelers

-Plus: Your link to Coosa Valley Classifieds (all free)