friday updates from www.bartowheadlines.com

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Keep an eye on two key indicators do within the week:

-The first: The state's January revenue report. Dick Pettys of Insider Advantage Georgia writes: "Word is, they're bad; some reports suggest they could show the worst monthly drop in state history." December collections were down nearly 9 percent from 12 months earlier.> Click

-The second: January first-time unemployment benefits filings. The state Labor Department should have hard numbers out by Thursday. Statewide, December claims were 174 percent higher than December 2007.

New look coming to the AJC's print editions:

Amid a flurry of delivery and staffing changes comes another new twist from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: a promo on the media giant's new AJC Media Solutions Web site includes a teaser about a new look for the newspaper. Heavy on color, a different layout and new-age design. Gone--at least from the frame grab above--is the familiar AJC nameplate. Click Solutions

Rue21 etc. coming to Bartow Marketplace: Look for the store to open soon on the Lowe's end of the Bartow Marketplace shopping center off Ga. 20 soon. Rue21 in recent months opened stores at Mount Berry Square and Prime Outlets in Calhoun> Rue21

Chronicle: WingsAir cuts Macon, Athens service; Gwinnett still flying: The air carrier interested in bringing Rome-to-Atlanta service to Richard B. Russell Airport has cut operations, citing demand, and reduced its staff, reports the Business Chronicle. We have calls into operations chief Robbie Rupard. Our local insider says the Rome connection "ain't gonna happen."

Restaurant public health inspection updates: For the latest inspection scores from Floyd, Bartow,  Gordon, Chattooga and Polk counties, please see the Dining & Drink Guide> Click

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-Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60, low of 29.

-Saturday: Sunny, high of 67, low of 36.

-Sunday: More sun. High of 67, low of 39.

-Extended forecast: Please click WeatherCenter

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