Bartow's jobless rate dips to 10.8%; more than 4,800 out of work. Weather: Smog alert, high of 96. Latest business briefs. Jail reports.

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Bartow's jobless rate dips to 10.8% in July; 4,841 looking for work.

-Floyd saw the July unemployment rate rise to 11%
-Gordon, Polk, Chattooga see dip last month.
-Shorter's annual career fair set for Sept. 22. Shorter's Britt Madden on today's Hometown Radio at 8:10 a.m. on WRGA 1470 AM.

 

Code Orange smog alert again today for Bartow, metro Atlanta.

Another high of 96 due today, Friday. Wednesday's high: 94
-Hurricane watch issued for Outer Banks are Irene takes aim.

 

The Buzz

-Hamilton State Bank names new mortgage chief.

-Big donation from Rotary.

-AT & T 'mini site' show customers where to find enhanced service, including Cartersville and Adairsville. Another is on the way for Rome.
-Meet the man who's bedding empire covers Alabama and has grown into Rome and Pensacola.

 

Latest Bartow County Jail reports.

Public health restaurant inspection scores: Dining
-From some high marks for pizza shops to a 50 for Asian cuisine.

 

Your latest forecast: Another sizzler

-Thursday: 20% rain chance, high of 96, low of 69.
-Friday: 20% rain chance, high of 97, low of 68.   

-Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 90, low of 62. 

 

Rome Braves go for series sweep tonight vs. Savannah.

 

John McClellan's high school predictions for this weekend.