Jobless rate still rising in North Georgia

Chattanooga Times Free Press - Fri Nov 27

Northwest Georgia's jobless rate climbed in October, even as experts say the economic slump is slowing.

Region jobless rate up slightly; Floyd stays level for October

Rome News - Tribune - Thu Nov 26

The Northwest Georgia economy is still feeling the squeeze of unemployment as the regiona s unadjusted unemployment rose slightly to 11.2 percent in October.

More than 4,100 shoeboxes collected locally for Operation Christmas Child

Rome News - Tribune - Thu Nov 26

Operation Christmas Child organizers report that after the last day of collections, theya d gathered 4,131 shoeboxes full of items to send to needy children around the world.

More than 4,100 boxes collected locally for Operation Christmas Child

Rome News - Tribune - Wed Nov 25

Operation Christmas Child reported that after the last day of collections here Monday, theya d gathered up 4,131 shoe boxes full of items to send to needy children throughout the world.

Northwest Georgia Arts Guild Artist Profile of the Month: Linda Espy, original sculpted figures

Walker County Messenger - Fri Nov 20

Linda Espy is spending much of her time now getting her sculpted figures ready for the Victorian Christmas window display in Summerville.

Flood-damaged track blocking freight, tourists in LaFayette

Rome News - Tribune - Sun Nov 15

LAFAYETTE, Ga. -- Workers will begin repairing train tracks this week after damage from September floods put a major kink in transportation lines in Walker and Chattooga counties.

Flood-damaged track blocking freight, tourists

Chattanooga Times Free Press - Sat Nov 14

Workers will begin repairing train tracks this week after damage from September floods put a major kink in transportation lines in Walker and Chattooga counties.

I agree. Broad is in very good shape compared to others that really need it.

Rome News - Tribune - Mon Nov 09

The resurfacing of Broad Street from Turner McCall Boulevard to Second Avenue is one of several area road projects certified for funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act federal stimulus package.

Chattooga, Gordon get federal road dollars

Chattanooga Times Free Press - Mon Nov 09

Chattooga and Gordon counties in North Georgia will share in $65.8 million in transportation projects that Gov.

Teen killed in Chattooga ATV wreck

Rome News - Tribune - Mon Nov 09

Law enforcement officials say an ATV crash victim and passenger may not have been wearing protective equipment.