What's 'Bluem'-ing in Rome's River District. With 30-plus inmates with COVID, Bartow jail in quarantine. Polk resident latest victim; 126 new positive cases. Second Bartow school reports outbreak. ACT scores for area schools

Today's first headlines:

• 'Bluem'-ing in the River District: Carol Rutledge and Susan Hortman opening 'a boutique garden shop whose mission is to 'Nourish the Soul Through Nature.'
• With 'about 30' inmates testing positive and more expected, Bartow sheriff quarantines the county jail. It is the latest COVID setback for the community.
• 22nd Polk resident dies; 227th from NW Georgia. 126 positive tests since Tuesday in five-county area.
• COVID on campus: Second Bartow school in six days under enhanced virus protocols because of 10 confirmed cases. Latest Rome, Floyd updates.
• Education: Pepperell, Model, Cartersville tops in local ACT scores.

Also today:

• Angel Lee named Greater Community Bank's Cartersville branch manager. 21 area Eagle Scouts honored by Marines. Dempsey part of children's health forum.
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Big changes over the next two days -- high of 81 today and 69 on Friday. Saturday morning's low: 42.
• Obituaries: Mr. Barry F. Ayers, Joel Franklin Fletcher Sr.
• Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday. Panda Express BOGO deal on Oct. 21 to help mark Rome opening.
• Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

Braves the National League Championship Series.

-Rematch tonight at 8 on Fox, FS1.

 

Falcons at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Sunday, Fox, 92.9 FM.

-Dan Quinn says thanks, Atlanta.

 

John McClellan's high school picks.

-Friday night's schedule.

 

Armuchee High hosts regional volleyball competition tonight, Saturday.