Saturday, October 31, 2020

Preview | Print 54 COVID deaths in NW Georgia so far in October, a monthly record. Trump to campaign in Rome on Sunday evening. Over 74,500 in-person votes, another 27,100 absentee and more due. Latest on power outages, road closures. Halloween events. Cooler temps.

Today's first headlines:

  • 54 deaths in NW Georgia in October a monthly pandemic record with a day to go. Kemp, wife in quarantine after exposure. 83 new 'positive' cases in 24 hours.
  • Updated: 8:30 p.m. Sunday rally confirmed for Trump at Richard B. Russell Airport. Forecast: Clear, 52 degrees.
  • Power and roads: The latest on power outages, road closures across Northwest Georgia.
  • Voting: Over 74,500 NW Georgians voted in person over the last three weeks. Another 27,100 absentee ballots have been accepted (more due). Statewide: 3.87 million votes. Now: Ready for election day.
  • Sheriff Tim Burkhalter, Chief Deputy Tommy McGuire honored at retirement reception. Together, they have almost 80 years of law enforcement service to the community.
Also today:
  • Halloween events: Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation's Drive Thru Truck or Treat at Ridge Ferry. Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church's Trunk or Treat Drive-thru.
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Chilly mornings ahead with highs in the 60s. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, don't forget to turn back clock.
  • Obituaries: Mrs. Barbara Chase Henry, Veronica Ann Liley, Mr. Larry Michael Phillips, Mrs. Carlee Mccarter Wilson.
  • Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

  • Friday night scores. Big wins by Unity, Calhoun, Cedartown, Rockmart and Adairsville.
  • High school volleyball, softball championship updates.
  • Georgia at Kentucky, noon Saturday.
  • Georgia Tech hosts Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
  • Falcons play again Nov. 8.

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