Another customer threatened leaving Kroger; police say it was among 44 crimes reported at Riverbend since March 2018 (other than wrecks). Georgia flu deaths climb to 15 since Sept. 30. Prepare for lots of rain later in the week.

MORNING REPORT

• After an armed customer scares off potential threat leaving Kroger last month, our investigation shows 44 'incidents' at Riverbend since March 2018, ranging from assaults to armed robbery to vehicle theft. Violent 2016 attack never was solved. Safety concerns
• Health: State flu deaths jump to 15 since the season started Sept. 30, another 1,108 hospitalized in metro Atlanta. How to protect yourself. Health
• Buzz: A few tweaks at Johnny's Pizza in downtown Rome (open during updates). Latest check on gas prices as spring break season arrives. Buzz
• Obituaries: Mary Scholtz Drinker Gooch. Obituaries
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Get ready for at least 3.25 inches of rain between Tuesday and Friday. Cooler Tuedsay (45), much warmer Thursday (69). Weather
• Public Health restaurant inspection scores return Tuesday morning. Dining
• Area arrest reports for Floyd, Bartow, Polk counties. Crimewatch

 

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Truett's Chick-fil-A Sports Report: Sports

This week's high school basketball playoff schedule:

-Seven girls' teams are still in the hunt from Northwest Georgia.

-Five boys' teams have made it to the next round.

-Games set for Wednesday and/or Thursday.

 

Link to Atlanta Braves' spring training updates.

 

Community: Sports Hall of Fame a week away;  Harbin Clinic Leprechaun-a-thon sign-ups continue.

 

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Hometown Headlines Radio Edition, 7-9 a.m. weekdays, WRGA 98.7 FM

 

Monday: Sad to report the flu has hit so no show today. We'll know more about the rest of the week later today.