50% chance of snow Friday; more Friday night> Details
-Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 45; gusts as high as 20 mph.
-Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
-Friday: 40% chance of snow before 1 p.m., then a chance of rain and snow. High high near 40. Gusts to 15 mph. Snow accumulation: less than a half inch possible.
-Friday night: 20% chance of snow before 1 a.m. Low of 24.
-Flood warning continues: Coosa River near Plant Hammond.
-Extended forecast> Click / Regional radar
First-time unemployment insurance claims fall--good news or bad?
| Jan. 2010 | Dec. 2009 | Jan. 2009 | 12-month % | |
| Bartow | 1,577 | 1,169 | 2,294 | -31.3% |
| Chattooga | 142 | 184 | 171 | -17.0% |
| Floyd | 1,483 | 2,369 | 3,035 | -51.1% |
| Gordon | 1,156 | 1,364 | 2,064 | -44.0% |
| Polk | 834 | 958 | 1,599 | -47.8% |
| Georgia | 95,264 | 100,896 | 120,139 | -20.7% |
Source: Georgia Department of Labor
-By the numbers alone, the drop in January's first-time unemployment insurance benefits offers hope. The numbers, both locally and statewide, were down month-to-month and year-to-year, Georgia Department of Labor reports show. In Bartow, the January-to-January stat dropped 31.3 percent.
-But here's the caveat: "Typically, initial claims rise in January, due to layoffs following increased hiring of temporary workers for the holiday shopping season," said State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond. "However, this past November and December, retailers didn't hire as many seasonal workers as they usually do, resulting in fewer January layoffs."
-Most of the first-time claims filed were in manufacturing, trade, construction and administrative/support services.
-The average length of time jobless Georgia workers drew benefits in January increased to 15.8 weeks, the longest on record. In January 2009, it was 11.5 weeks.
-The number of jobless workers receiving regular state unemployment benefits decreased 34,292, or 18.7 percent, from 183,829 in January 2009 to 149,537 in January 2010.
Rome podiatrist Dr. Stephan LaPointe is heading to Haiti today for a week-long medical mission trip to assist in treatment of earthquake victims. Three local pharmacies and other businesses have contributed supplies to help with the trip, says LaPointe> Details
Bartow Junior Miss at The Grand this weekend; Steel Magnolias Feb. 19-20
(Media release) The Grand Theatre is the site of the Bartow County Junior Miss Program this Saturday at 7 p.m. Sixteen high school junior girls will complete for college scholarships and the title of Junior Miss. The Bartow County program has been in existence for 52 years. A highlight of the night's entertainment will be The Has-Beens, former junior miss participants, dancing and spreading the message of "Be Your Best Self," the Junior Miss theme. Performing in the skit will be Georgia's first Junior Miss from 1958, Mary John Bradley Garrison. Tickets are $10 and are available at The Grand Theatre Ticket Office at 7 N. Wall St.
-Up next: StageWorks Inc. will presents Steel Magnolias,a perennial favorite of the South. Performances are Friday, February 19th at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 20th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Advanced tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. At the door adult tickets are $15 and students are $12. To order tickets, you may call The Grand Theatre Box Office at 770-386-7343 and order with a credit card or come by our office in downtown Cartersville.
Feb. 18: The next Bartow Business Connection will be held on Thursday, Feb 18, from 7 to 9 a.m. at Kachinsky Family Chiropractic, 607 N. Tennessee St.
Hope's Journey to appear at Adairsville Baptist Church Feb. 21> Click
The Buzz of Northwest Georgia: (click here)
-Monday Focus: Some new pitches for youth baseball in NW Georgia.
-Reminder: T.J. Maxx job fair (80 jobs) today, Tuesday in Cartersville.
-Sipp 'Report': Just 24 homes sold in Greater Rome last month.
-Sassafras Grille closes but catering, events bookings continue.
-Peaks & Valleys: Tennis Center, Perdue's 'Cabinet' idea.
Reverse raffle, dinner to benefit foundation serving Chattahoochee Tech: The March 16 event raises much-needed funds for student assistance and funds for college programs and services. Dinner begins at 6, the raffle at 6:30 p.m. and is held in the Economic Development Building No. 400 on the Chattahoochee Technical College, North Metro Campus. Tickets are $100, which includes dinner for two and a chance at the $5,000 Grand Prize. There are eight more cash prizes and numerous door prizes such as airline tickets. Sponsorships are available for $1,000, which includes reserved seating for 20 as well as recognition the night of the dinner and in all printed materials and publicity. For more information, call 770-528-7494
Chattahoochee Technical College is accepting applications for spring quarter classes. Classes begin March 31. For more: www.chattahoocheetech.edu.
Applications for new school year being accepted at The Trinity School: (Media release) The Trinity School is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year. The Trinity School is staffed with experienced and dedicated teachers and administrators who work at creating a supportive and challenging classroom atmosphere to encourage all boys and girls. The school began 16 years ago as a ministry of Trinity United Methodist Church. It started as a pre-school and now serves boys and girls from one year of age though middle school. After 16 years of serving the community, The Trinity School will complete its accreditation by the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools in April 2010. Details: (770) 386-7479 or visit the school at 814 West Ave.
Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable> Arey?
-Who are the top recruiters in college football? Tee Martin is back in the SEC.
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