Huge six months ahead for East Bend openings. Floyd tops Bartow for most positive COVID tests. St. Peter's mourns priest's passing. Dr. Matt Mumber finds 'balance' in writing, publishes book of poetry.

Today's first headlines:

• Business: Next six months to be dominated by openings at East Bend. Two restaurants debut in October, three more in December, retail in early spring.
• Floyd passes Bartow for the most positive tests for the first time. Rome church moves to remote services after pastor, wife get COVID. 77th resident dies in Bartow County.
• St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Rome mourning the loss of Mother Melissa Kean.
• Harbin Clinic Radiation Oncologist Dr. Matt Mumber writes poetry book 'In the Awakening Season' as outlet to keep 'life balanced.'

Also today:

• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: As temperatures begin to ease, all eyes on Sally and possible impact here Thursday, Friday.
• Obituaries: Mrs. Betty J. KcKay, Mrs. Mardell L. Morgan.
• Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
• Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

• Falcons fall 38-25 in opener vs. Seahawks.
• Braves, Wright beat Nationals; on to Baltimore.
• Latest ranks, high school and college (Georgia no. 4).
• John McClellan's high school picks for Friday:Close wins for Rome, Calhoun this Friday; smooth night for Darlington, Unity; Cartersville should move to 3-0.
• The latest on the Armuchee High football team, canceled game with Coosa and GHSA protocols ahead.
• Community sports updates.