Zeta's aftermath, power repairs to what's closed today. 2 more virus deaths; 156 new cases; record 70 patients hospitalized. Possible Trump campaign visit Sunday; last day to vote in advance.

Today's first headlines:

• Power outages, closings and delays: Latest on outage repairs. Schools: Rome, Floyd, St. Mary's, Bartow, Polk all closed. Darlington: Class for Pre-K/8th; maybe for upper school.
• 2 more deaths in Bartow reported Thursday. 156 new 'positive' cases in 24 hours. A pandemic record 70 COVID patients at Floyd, Redmond on Thursday.
• COVID on campus: Latest updates from Rome, Floyd, Cartersville, Bartow and Gordon schools plus Berry College.
• Updates on possible Trump campaign stop in Rome on Sunday.
• Final day to vote in advance is Friday; find out where and when. 45% turnout so far in Floyd; state at 3.6 million early voters or nearly 50%. State candidates due.

Also today:

• Buzz: About Saturday's Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation's Drive Thru Truck or Treat event at Ridge Ferry. Downtown Rome cancels coffee break.
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Tropical weather makes way for cool autumn days and morning; high of just 61 today.
• Obituaries: Mrs. Linda Louise Allee, Gordon Levon Busby, Mr. Anthony Ray Lakes, Mrs. Vera Y. Owens.
• 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: Darlington-Christian Heritage among top games this week. Unity, Calhoun, Rockmart, Cedartown should coast. McClellan
• This week's schedule. Scores later tonight.
• High school volleyball, softball championship updates.
• Falcons vs. Panthers updates.
• SEC Championship kickoff set for 8 p.
• Georgia at Kentucky, noon Saturday.
• Georgia Tech hosts Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m. Saturday.