First-time jobless claims rise in Bartow in April vs. March but down from a year earlier. Cartersville Police seek your help in finding arson suspect. Saxby Chambliss on IRS, Benghazi updates. Regional Public Health dining scores. Low 80s today.

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First-time jobless claims up in April vs. March in most Northwest Georgia counties.

-200 more jobs in Floyd in April vs. March; same as April 2012.

-State's jobless rate drops to 8.2%; lowest since December 2008.

 

Rome Braves' BBQ Sundae in the running for culinary honors with other Minor League Baseball concessions. -How to vote.

 

Latest comments from U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss on IRS scandal, Benghazi email release.

 

After a sizzling 87 Wednesday, slightly cooler days ahead; some rain.

-Thursday: 10%-20% storm chance, high of 83, low of 60.

-Friday: 40% rain chance, high of 83, low of 61.

-Saturday: 40% rain chance, high of 83, low of 63.

Weekly Public Health restaurant inspection scores for Floyd, Bartow, Gordon and Chattooga counties (no Polk listings available this week).

PowerBall jackpot jumps to $475 million on Saturday.

 

Today's latest jail reports. 

 

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition

7-9 a.m. weekdays. Listen live online

-Please join our guests Thursday including:

-Dr. Brian Carroll, Berry College communication professor, on the Department of Justice/Associated Press case and what it means to journalism.
-Jessica Brady of AAA South on Georgians' summer vacation plans. Plus the latest on rising gas prices.

 

Hometown Sports

-Rome drops series, finale to Augusta, 5-4.

-Braves home tonight at 7 vs. Asheville.

-See Mills Fitzner's latest home game photos.  Click