Sunday, November 1, 2020

15,000 expected for tonight's Trump Rally at Rome airport, what to know. Another 98 new 'positive' cases, no new deaths on Saturday. Updates on power outages, road closures. Salvation Army needs help in 'busiest season'. Near freezing temps ahead.

Today's first headlines:

  • Updated: 15,000 expected for Trump's visit to Rome's Russell Airport tonight at 8:30 p.m., gates open at 4:30 p.m. Latest details on parking, list of prohibited items. Best bet is to arrive early.
  • 98 new 'positive' cases in last 24 hours, no new deaths in NW Georgia. 54 deaths in NW Georgia in October a monthly pandemic record. Latest updates from Dr. Gary Voccio, NWGA Public Health.
  • Zeta aftermath: About 4,200 still without power Saturday night; it could take until Sunday to get most back in service. 6 p.m. Saturday updates on Floyd County roads, debris.
  • Voting: Focus shifts to Election Day on Tuesday. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Statewide: 3.9 million votes so far, both in-person and absentee.  
  • Salvation Army sending out S.O.S. to "Stock Our Shelves" for this year canned food drive on Dec. 4. Red Kettle campaign begins Nov. 21. Angel Tree begins Monday.
  • Truett's Chick-fil-A Sports: After a family tragedy earlier this year, Rockmart High Softball Coach Steve Luke leads team to State Championship, finishing runner-up. 
Also today:
  • Buzz: Floyd Democrats 'Blue Wave Rally' today at City Hall. Planning Commission to discuss request to convert office park on Three Rivers Drive to residential duplexes. Floyd Superior Court Clerk office to close Monday. 
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Much cooler temps ahead, low near 34 tonight. High in mid-50s on Monday. 
  • Obituaries: Mr. James Benjamin "J. B." Daniel, Mrs. Frances Dennis Long, Mr. James Larry Tillery
  • Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

  • Latest high school football rankings later today.
  • Rockmart finishes runner-up in state softball championship.
  • High school volleyball championship update.
  • Georgia tops Kentucky, 14-3.
  • Georgia Tech falls to Notre Dame, 31-13.
  • Falcons play again Nov. 8.

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