659 layoffs at Cartersville's Trinity North American Freight Car:
-The state Department of Labor lists a huge layoff for Trinity North American Freight Car, some 659 people in all. The company has alerted city and county officials to the reduction in force. Layoffs will start June 29 and conclude by Aug. 7. Reports of pending layoffs at Trinity have swirled for weeks, especially after other Trinity offices announced cutbacks around the country. Among the most recent: 450 jobs lost at a Trinity plant in Longview, Texas (click). The reason for the cutbacks: Reduced orders for rail cars. The local office is at 190 Old Grassdale Road.
-Bartow's jobless rate already at 11.5%: Nearly 5,300 people were out of work in Bartow as of March, according to state labor reports. The jobless rate in March 2008: 6.3 percent.
Mohawk loses nearly $106 million in first quarter: Financial reports out late Thursday show the Calhoun-based floor-covering marker lost $106 million between Jan. 1 and March 31 vs. $65.4 million in the 2008 quarter. Click Mohawk
United Community Banks posts $32 million first-quarter loss; 191 positions cut throughout the banking system> Details
Gingrey gets 92 percent ranking, rank of 35, by 'Club for Growth': U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey is among nine senators and 45 representatives selected for the annual the Defender of Economic Freedom awards awarded by the Club for Growth. "Taxpayers can be proud of the 53 members of Congress who have consistently voted to limit the size of government, eliminate wasteful spending, and defend our economic freedom," said President Chris Chocola. "Their votes are critical to promoting economic growth for all Americans." What was scored: Votes on issues "pertaining to key economic issues, including taxes, wasteful spending, entitlement reform, free trade, and regulation."> List
What's ahead in Bartow County this weekend
Handcycling's big finale in downtown Rome this weekend
On today's Dining & Drink (click)
-Okinawa Restaurant, from the owner of Rome's Blue Fin, opens next week
-Latest public health restaurant inspections for Bartow, Polk, Gordon counties
-Taste of Calhoun is Saturday
-Taste of Marietta this Sunday
-Updates on North Georgia wineries and events
Friday's Buzz
-Philanthropist Harvey Gainey to speak at Shorter commencement> Campus
-Workplace ethics focus of Shorter's Hopkins Institute lecture> Ethics
-Follow Phil on Twitter: Looking for quick updates from U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey? Join Twitter and get his 140-character updates> http://twitter.com/RepPhilGingrey
-Doss to address Bartow chamber Tuesday: Cartersville-Bartow Chamber Transportation Committee members will hear from David Doss, 11th congressional district representative on the State Transportation Board, at 4 p.m. Tuesday. He'll discuss proposed changes to the DOT structure. He'll answer questions regarding Old Alabama Road, the 411 Connector and Ga. 20. Where: Chamber boardroom.
-Sneak a peek at the design for the AJC. Watch the video> Click
-Cedar Valley Arts Festival this Saturday, Sunday: The 45th Annual Cedar Valley Arts Festival in the Historic Peek Park College Street in Cedartown is this Saturday and Sunday. Included: Juried fine arts and crafts, food, live entertainment, a moonlight movie in the park for families and a dog show. Also, a children's author and illustrator will be on hand for a presentation at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Go to www.events2000.com for details. Local talent will be performing. The dog show is at 4 p.m. Saturday. It's informal and you can register you dog at the event, just come a little early and make sure they're on a leash. No aggressive dogs allowed. Moonlight movie is at 8:45 p.m. on Saturday in the new and improved amphitheatre.
More updates on Northwest Georgia Press Releases>Click Hometown PR
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-Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89.
-Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
-Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
-Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
-Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
-Live radar views: Click The State or The Region
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It wasn't my fault; it was those dang, pesky fans; N. Carolina in state of mourning>Arey
Rome Braves updates> Click sports
-Sandgnats win again, 5-2, over Rome Braves
-Rome vs. Savannah tonight, Friday; home vs. Augusta Saturday-Monday.
-Recent game photos courtesy of Mills Fitzner> Click
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