Monday, October 19, 2020

How will we react to elections results? Concerns about unrest. Bartow loses 92nd resident to COVID. Berry crew rescues newborn calf. Hot dog shop offers taste of Chicago. 3rd advance voting site opens. John McClellan's high school picks. Braves' run ends.

Today's first headlines:

  • The Day After: Area police prepared for civil backlash to Nov. 3 vote. Berry professor: 'No scenario promises a rosy outcome involving a losing party playing the part of gracious loyal opposition.'
  • Berry crew rescues newborn calf from lake thanks to quick-acting Rome couple who spotted trouble while walking the Mount Berry Trail.
  • Bartow loses 92nd resident to COVID; another 80 cases across NW Georgia since Saturday. Virus closes Euharlee City Hall Monday-Thursday.
  • Dining: Hot dog! Lobrillo's Vienna in Rome adding Sunday hours. Try the Chicago Dog twin-pack; next on our list: The Ditka.
  • Voting: Third advance voting spot opens in Floyd today; 20,000 voted in person in region last week. U.S. Senate debates later today (web, TV). Your guide to where, when to vote.
Also today:
  • Buzz:  Cartersville's Anheuser-Busch campus brews more water to help storm victims. What's ahead this week (meetings, special church service). 
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center:  Mostly sunny skies through Thursday with highs in the low 80s. 
  • Obituaries: Ms. Barbara Joan Baggett Baker.
  • Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

John McClellan's high school football picks:Key region games continue as two teams return from COVID restrictions. McClellan
 
Braves fall, 4-3; Dodgers vs. Rays World Series.
 
Falcons romp past Vikings, 40-23.
 
Latest high school, college football rankings, schedules.
 
High school volleyball, softball tournament schedule, brackets.

 

 

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