http://romebankruptcy.com/Rome-Bankruptcy-Blog Find Financial Freedom Tue, 05 May 2009 17:18:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The acre of land meant for a new location for Rome's Hooters sold at auction today.  The only bidder on the property was CRM Central Properties LLC, a division of Suntrust Bank which held the mortgage that forced the foreclosure sale. The site, in front of State Mutual Stadium where the Rome Braves ... http://romebankruptcy.com/Rome-Bankruptcy-Blog/2009/05/05/location-meant-for-hooters-sold-at-auction/ Community colleges and technical schools usually have increases in enrollment in times of economic distress. So the 22 percent increase in enrollment at Coosa Valley Technical College is not a big suprise to those of us in Northwest Georgia. With unemployment in Rome, Dalton and the surrounding area higher than anywhere ... http://romebankruptcy.com/Rome-Bankruptcy-Blog/2009/04/24/more-going-back-to-school/ Georgia ranks number three in U.S. bankruptcy filings, according to statistics released recenlty by the U.S. Courts System. Are you considering bankruptcy, too? Whether this is your initial search for information or you have already done your bankruptcy homework, one great resource for state-specific information is the State Bar of Georgia. ... http://romebankruptcy.com/Rome-Bankruptcy-Blog/2009/03/25/georgia-has-third-highest-bankruptcy-filing-rate-in-nation/ Unemployment claims in Northwest Georgia continued to rise in January, with many counties in the area coming in at or above 10 percent. The Georgia Labor Department issued its report on unemployment claims in January leaving many wondering when the joblosses will end. The state's seasonally adjusted jobless rate came in at ... http://romebankruptcy.com/Rome-Bankruptcy-Blog/2009/03/05/high-unemployment-high-bankruptcy-rates/ Area tax assessors are busy trying to estimate the impact that foreclosures will have on the local property tax base. The number of foreclosures in Cherokee County north of Atlanta quadrupled in 2008, according to John Adams, the county's chief assessor. There were about 1,900 foreclosures in Cherokee County, compared to the ... http://romebankruptcy.com/Rome-Bankruptcy-Blog/2009/02/25/foreclosures-could-impact-local-tax-roles/ The bankruptcy woes of former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill are a lesson for anyone considering filing bankruptcy in Georgia. Never try to hide cash or assets. A report in the Atlanta Journal Constitution says that Hill was recently ordered by his bankruptcy trustee to turn over $25,000 in cash that ... http://romebankruptcy.com/Rome-Bankruptcy-Blog/2009/02/06/former-sheriffs-bankruptcy-woes-a-lesson-to-others/ Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Atlanta said that over half million Americans sought credit counseling from them in 2008. The non-profit organization that provides assistance to persons across the country in financial crisis said that 509,718 persons attended classes or received counseling last year, up from 403,763 in 2007. Officials said ... http://romebankruptcy.com/Rome-Bankruptcy-Blog/2009/01/21/half-million-seek-credit-counseling-in-2008/ Facing financial problems can be difficult. Burying your head in the sand will not protect you or your family from the creditors who may be harassing you. If you are falling behind on your house payments and the bank is threatening to foreclose, personal bankruptcy can stop them in their ... http://romebankruptcy.com/Rome-Bankruptcy-Blog/2008/12/31/bankruptcy-can-stop-foreclosure/ We at RomeBankrupcty.com would like to welcome you to our blog. We have set aside this space on our Web site to post interesting and informative information about bankruptcy cases across the country and in Georgia. We will also provide you with information about bankruptcy that will help you to make ... http://romebankruptcy.com/Rome-Bankruptcy-Blog/2008/12/22/hello-world/