Hometown Mobile: 15 Floyd jail inmates, 7 staffers test positive; 'code red' ordered. 191 new cases in NW Georgia Thursday; some from 'data dump,' others from outbreaks. 3rd Bartow school in 'yellow' phase. 30% of Floyd voters already cast ballots.

Today's first headlines:

15 Floyd County Jail inmates, 7 staffers 'positive' for COVID; more tests under way. Burkhalter orders 'Code Red' phase of pandemic plan. What that means.
75 new positive tests in Floyd County in 24 hours; 191 in five-county area (data dump cited; two outbreaks). 26th Polk resident claimed by COVID.
COVID on campus: 254 quarantines of students, faculty, staff at Floyd, Rome schools. Third Bartow school moves to 'yellow' phase. Berry: 40 students, 7 staff so far this month.
Business: September home sales up in Floyd, Gordon counties; down in Bartow vs. a year earlier. Banking: Andrew Williams promoted at River City.
Education: Rick Gilbert names chair of Berry's Board of Trustees; Bert Clark is vice chair.
Voting: Turnout in Floyd County above 30% already. Fourth advance voting site added. All counties offer Saturday voting; Sunday in Floyd as well. Sheriff: No guns at voting sites.

Also today:

McConnells create public safety scholarship at GNTC. Stepping Up meeting set. Voccio gets a flu shot. United Way golf tournament comes with a corporate match.
Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Busy weekend with air show, Peach State, other events. Check our forecast including by-the-hour on Saturday.
Obituaries: Ms. Teresa Elaine Alexander, Mrs. Geneva Dean McFall Bennett, Mr. Johnny Melvin Smith, Mr. Winston Lamar "Tony" Taylor.
Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.

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Friday, October 23, 2020