Wednesday, September 30, 2020

AR Workshop closing as downtown changes continue. Annexation talk today. GNTC, Floyd academy to host state business summit. State's latest COVID report: Hits and misses. Campus updates. Latest sports hall of fame inductees set.

Today's first headlines:

  • Business: AR Workshop closing as downtown changes continue. Redevelopment Committee meets at 2 p.m. to talk annexations. GNTC, Floyd Career Academy to host state business summit.
  • State's latest coronavirus update has a positive spin until you compare to local results. Missing: Any mention of virus deaths. Locally, 54 new cases; 72 remain in area hospitals.
  • 572 students, staff in quarantine at Floyd, Rome schools. 3 new cases. West Central dominates city; Model High at county. Berry positive tests at 120 since Aug. 1.
  • Georgia Neurosurgical Society names Harbin Clinic's Dr. John Cowan president of the Board of Directors. Redmond Urgent Care shifts drive-through COVID tests to Shorter.
  • Politics: Floyd Democrats meet virtually this Thursday. Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 3 election season (absentee, advance or at the precincts).
  • 2021 Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame Class: Tim Garrett, Lee-Anda Hutchens, Chris Jones, Lee Mitchell and Brian Smith.
Also today:
  • Darlington SAT scores top local, state, U.S. averages. GNTC's Christina Bullock first runner-up in GOAL awards. Berry names Dexter, Ngetich Martindale winners.
  • Buzz: Applications being accepted for Salvation Army's Angel Tree. Kiwanis Club of Rome announces 3rd Annual Pecan Sale. History Center extends hours.
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: More cool air on the way; Friday's high -- 70 degrees. You'll want a coat at this week's high school games.
  • Obituaries: Mrs. Wilma Doris Thomas Cox, Robert Dominic Rhinehart.
  • Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

  • Braves vs. Reds today at noon, ESPN and WLAQ.
  • Same time, place on Thursday.
  • Rome now holds high school football's home longest winning streak (35). Homecoming this Friday.
  • Georgia hosts Auburn Saturday; Tech off. SEC football TV schedule.
  • COVID-19 issues with NFL's Titans, Vikings.
  • Community sports updates.

 

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