Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Sally could jump 4 inches of rain on us starting late Wednesday. Two hurt in Rome shooting. 751 students, staff on quarantine at Floyd, Rome schools.

Today's first headlines:

  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Soggy Sally -- hurricane's remnants could dump up to 4 inches of rain here between late Wednesday and midday Friday.
  • Rome Police investigating Sunday night shooting that left man, woman injured; search for suspect continues.
  • COVID on campus: 751 students, staff in quarantine at Floyd, Rome City schools. Armuchee High drop to 180 but county total climbs; slight drop for Rome.
  • North Rome Church of God, offices closed again this week. 30 more positive tests on Monday. 46 remain in Redmond, Floyd hospitals Monday.
  • Education: Floyd County Schools' Child Nutrition Meals free to all students through Dec. 31, including virtual and quarantined students.
  • Politics: Absentee ballots should be in the mail later this week. How to apply -- and return (mail or drop box). Updated elections calendar.
  • Business: State introduces export directory connecting Georgia suppliers to global buyers.
Also today:
  • Buzz: Northwest Georgia gas prices range from $1.98 to $2.08. Men's prayer breakfast returns Sept. 26.
  • Obituaries: Philip Nichols Camp, Mrs. Glenda Sue Nelson, Mr. Ronald "Terry" Wade Sr.
  • Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

Armuchee searching for new opponent as Alabama school cancels.
 
Braves continue series vs. Baltimore.
 
Updates from Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Tech.
 
Community sports updates.

 

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