The latest on our arctic blast, zero-degree wind chill, area roads and what's next. Also: Updates on local flu cases; Cedartown bakery adding coffee shop. Plus today's Buzz.

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Ware Mechanical Weather Alerts: The latest on the arctic blast, extreme wind chills and what's ahead.

 

Closings & delays: Schools are closed and we expect more updates today on medical institutions, financial centers and government offices.

 

Traffic: The worst-case scenario was a good coating of snow with subfreezing temperatures to follow, creating icy conditions.

 

All of the above stories will "move" throughout the morning so we can't put direct links on them. Your best bet: Click Hometown

 

What we hear: Flu restrictions remain at Floyd, Polk hospitals. Cedartown's Ideal Bakery adding coffee shop. What we hear 

Buzz: New president, vice president for Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia. Officers installed for Marine Corps League. Buzz

Brother Robert L. Stevenson, who brought 'A Joyful Noise' to local radio for 52 years, passes away. Brother Stevenson

Obituaries: Miss Doris Marie Garner, Julia Carol (Smith) Horn, Haskel Bowers Manard Jr., Ms. Shirley E. Murray, Addie Mitchell Perry, Ms. Cynthia Ladawn Smith, Mr. Robert L. Stevenson. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining

Area arrest reports for Floyd, Bartow, Polk counties sponsored by Living Proof Recovery. Crimewatch

 

Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report:

 

Sports Buzz on big match for Rome High golfer.

 

Duke football coach makes the rounds Tuesday.

 

Weather delays basketball games.

 

GHC games move to Thursday.

 

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7:40 a.m. Tim Herrington, Floyd County's Emergency Management director, on our morning weather and what to expect.