Wednesday's updates

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Watching the economy, employment:

-Later today/Georgia State's economic forecast: Rajeev Dhawan of Georgia State University's Economic Forecasting Center will present his analysis of the state of the Georgia and national economies later today on the GSU campus. We will post the highlights as soon as they've made available> The Center

-Another indicator about how delicate the job market is: Shorter College, The Forum and the state Department of Labor have organized a career fair for Sept. 24. Already, they've seen responses from more than 50 vendors and more than 100 attendees. The career fair is free and open to all but preregistration is required. The hours are 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sept. 24> Details

-Due Thursday: The July unemployment report for the state, region.

-3,000 jobs near Gadsden? The Cherokee of Alabama propose a massive shopping 'district' that could mean 3,000 jobs, reports say> Gadsden Times

Remembering Ted Kennedy: The veteran U.S. senator from  Massachusetts died early today at age 77 following a battle with brain cancer. We'll post links to reaction to his life and career throughout the morning.  For more, click Boston Globe

-Sen. Johnny Isakson's Web page> Click

-Sen. Saxby Chambliss' Web page> Click

 

No Mega Millions winner; jackpot rolls to $325 million Friday> Click Lottery

-Tuesday night's numbers: 03-12-19-22-40 and Mega Ball 02.

Media

-Even the religious media is feeling the heat: The Georgia Bulletin, a weekly tabloid-sized newspaper serving the North Georgia archdiocese of the Catholic Church, is switching to biweekly status with hopes of being totally online within five years> Click Bulletin

Tourism

-What's ahead at local attractions, museums in Northwest Georgia: You'll find a comprehensive list of what's ahead at local and nearby attractions and museums -- as well as upcoming fairs -- on the Historic High Country Web site, courtesy of the Historic High Country Travel Association. Included: Oak Hill, Booth Western Art Museum, Rose Lawn and Red Top Mountain State Park. Click High Country

New way to get your high school, Shorter updates:

Get high school, Shorter football scores via HometownScores on Twitter

Starting Friday night, we'll send high school scores to whatever address you want using your Twitter account. That includes Shorter Hawks' games as well. First reports this Friday. For more information, including simple steps on joining Twitter, click Football Report

Wednesday's Buzz:

-Martha Lanier's 'Power of Choice' set for Sept. 22: American Red Cross and Cartersville OB/GYN present "The Power of Choice" with Martha Lanier on Tuesday, Sept. 22,at the Cartersville Civic Center. A dessert reception will be held at 6 p.m. with the program beginning at 7. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance at the Red Cross office or by calling 770-382-0981.

-Chattahoochee Technical College Men's Basketball Tryouts set for Saturday: Registration begins at 1 p.m., the session at 2 p.m. at JH Morgan Gym at the Summer Hill Education Complex. 129 Aubrey St., Cartersville. It is open to unsigned players, ages 18 and up, who are looking to play college basketball. There is no charge to tryout. Contact: David Archer, Jr. at 770-606-3764 (cell) or darcher@chattahoocheetech.edu

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia:

-What happened to 2,400 jobs in 10 months?

-Healthcare town hall goes live via radio, Web cast; also that day . . .

-Gloom or bloom? What will we hear from forecaster on Wednesday?

-Make that another 'W' for Mary Louise Lever.

-Peaks & Valleys: The highs and lows of Northwest Georgia.

What's ahead in Bartow County:

-Sept. 3: Cartersville City Council meeting. 6 p.m. work session, 7 p.m. regular meeting. Hear the meeting live on WBHF 1450 AM or here via Web cast on Bartow Headlines.

-Sept. 4-7: 2009 Pioneer Days Festival set for Sept. 4-7> Click

-Sept. 11: Relay for Life, Survivors Dinner set for Friday, Sept. 11> Survivors

-Sept. 17: Cartersville City Council meeting. 6 p.m. work session, 7 p.m. regular meeting. Hear the meeting live on WBHF 1450 AM or here via Web cast on Bartow Headlines.

-Sept. 19: Humane Society plans Casino Night benefit> Click

-Oct. 29: The chamber's 2009 Business Expo, "Keeping Business in Bartow," which will be at The Church at Liberty Square. Area businesses are encouraged to participate in the event to showcase and sell their products and services. Booth sign-up is under way at the chamber.

Latest weather:

-Wednesday: High of 90, low of 66. Rain chance: 20 percent.
-Thursday: High of 89, low of 68. Rain chance: 30, then 20 percent.

-Your extended forecast> Weather / Local radar > Radar

Rome Braves' updates:

-Down 9-1, RiverDogs rally to beat Rome, 10-9.

-Braves in Charleston through Thursday, then Savannah through Sunday.
-Last home stand of the year:  Aug. 31-Sept. 4.
-Mills Fitzner's latest game pictures> Gallery

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable

-Countdown to kickoff:  It should be a real dog fight in the SEC West among Ole Miss, LSU, Alabama.

The Football Report.

-John McClellan's first full week of picks includes these previews:

-Look for wins for Pepperell, Calhoun, Cartersville, Armuchee, Chattooga, Cedartown, Coosa.

-Rome to lose nail-biter to East Paulding; Darlington, Model to start 0-1.