Steel rising on Broad St. lofts and framing up at Coosa Valley Credit Union's new Cartersville office. Statewide flu-related deaths rise to 51 including 5 in NW Georgia. Severe Weather Awareness Week ahead. Rain returns tonight through Sunday. Weekend Buzz. Sports updates.

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Business: Steel rising at Lofts at Broad and Third in downtown Rome. Framing up on second Coosa Valley Credit Union office in Cartersville. Plus: Business headlines. Business

Georgia Weekly Flu Report: 51 confirmed flu-related deaths in Georgia this season, including five in our area. Tips on how you can protect yourself. Health

Buzz: Preparations underway for 2020 Census. Kroger to start 'Scan, Bag, Go' service. Armuchee's LGST to meet on Monday. Buzz

Severe Weather Awareness Week: What to know about being ready for nature's worst. Severe

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Rain ahead tonight and Sunday, temperatures to stay above freezing. Forecast

Obituaries: Megan Talley Blankenship, Mr. John Wesley Frazier, Mrs. Margaret Ann Vanzant High and Mr. James A. "Bud" Rogers. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining

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

 

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Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report:

The Berry College baseball team eyes a trip to the Southern Athletic Association Tournament Championship this season.

 

The Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association has named Georgia Highlands Micayla McCoy as Pitcher of the Week.

 

High school and college basketball scores.

 

Super Bowl LII: Patriots vs. Eagles, Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

 

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7:40 a.m. Laura Combs  Berry College  Student Enterprises Marketing Team Lead, on the annual SPARK conference at Berry this Friday and Saturday

8:10 a.m. Updates from the General Assembly with state Sen. Chuck Hufstetler.

 

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