NW Georgia to top 11,000 COVID cases this week; 226 deaths. Legislative candidates on Georgia's 'reopening,' what's next. Advance voting begins today through Oct. 30. Two Christmas updates.

Today's first headlines:

• Northwest Georgia to top 11,000 COVID cases by Monday or Tuesday. 226 have died so far; 863 hospitalized.
• Voting: State House, Senate candidates on Georgia's 'reopening' and coronavirus response, and what similar issues are ahead for the 2021 General Assembly.
• Advance voting under way through Oct. 30 including some weekend options. Candidate information. First Georgia U.S. Senate debate today.
• Cartersville tentatively sets Christmas parade for Dec. 3 pending City Council review. Silver Creek Christmas Tree Farm trimming trees as opening nears.

Also today:

• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Sunny skies, low 80s through Wednesday.
• Obituaries: Mr. Franklin Penn "Frankie" Coker, Mr. Jeffery Edmondson, Mrs. Juana G. Natividad, Mr. Bobby Gene Terry, Coach Rick Walker.
• 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 picks for this week: Big games for Rome, Darlington, Unity, Rockmart. Cartersville, Cedartown should cruise.  McClellan

-Latest high school rankings.

 

AP Top 25: Georgia holds at no. 3 after Tennessee win.

-Georgia vs. Alabama, 8 p.m. Saturday, CBS.

-Tech vs. Clemson, noon Saturday.

 

Falcons now 0-5; Panthers win, 23-16.

-Next up: At Minnesota, 1 p.m. Sunday, Fox, 92.9 The Game.

 

Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers tonight at 8.

-On Fox TV. Best of seven series. Winner goes to the World Series.