Saturday, April 20, 2019

Another special sales tax? Officials discussing transportation tax. Floyd Sheriff's Office employee fired, then arrested. Changes at Bartow Schools, Milestones testing at Floyd Schools next week. YMCA starting cancer survivor exercise program. Updates on local Easter services. More rain possible today, cooler temps. Sunshine for Easter. Sports updates.

MORNING REPORT
 
Another special sales tax? Local officials discussing possible transportation tax to help pave roads in addition to current $9.5 million in 2017 SPLOST and other state funds.
 
Floyd Sheriff: FCSO employee fired following incident that occurred at her home earlier this week; she was already the focus of an internal affairs investigation. Dismissal
 
Education: Changes in leadership at some Bartow County Schools. Georgia Milestones Testing begins Monday at Floyd County Schools. Education
 
Area church prepare to celebrate the Risen Savior. Updated list of Easter Sunday services including sunrise and sunset events. Easter
 
Health: The YMCA of Rome and Floyd County now offering 'LIVESTRONG at the YMCA', a cancer survivor exercise program, starting April 30. Health
 
Georgia Health News: WellStar Health System to partner with Northwest Georgia Oncology Center to bring chemotherapy services to Cartersville, Hiram. WellStar
 
Buzz: Cartersville Medical Center names 2018 Frist Humanitarian Volunteer Award winner. 'As Time Goes By Garden' at Clocktower to be dedicated May 8. Registration underway for Viking Explorers Gifted and Talented Summer Camp. Buzz
 
Ware Mechanical Weather Center: More rain expected today, clearing this afternoon. Chilly start to Easter Sunday around 41 degrees, but sunshine will warm temps to near 73. Latest weather cancellations. Forecast
 
Obituaries: Services today for Evon Billups, former Floyd County Elections Supervisor. Obituaries
 
Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining
 
Area arrest reports for Floyd, Bartow, Polk counties. Crimewatch

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

Rome Braves drop another game at Greenville, 2-0. Rematch tonight at 7:05 p.m.
 
Positive Athlete names 2019 Northwest Georgia Regional winners.
 
High school baseball updates, first look at GHSA State Baseball playoff seeds.
 
GHSA State Soccer Tournament first round match-ups.
 
Updates on GHSA State Tennis tournament.
 
Berry wraps up spring football practice.
 
Georgia G-Day Spring Game today, 2 p.m. on SEC Network.

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