5 more COVID deaths in NW Georgia posted Thursday; 92 patients in Redmond, Floyd. Bids sought for major industrial development in Polk; Red Top getting $2.5 million in renovations. High school playoffs tonight. Very cold air due as the week begins.

Today's first headlines:

• Grim Thursday: 5 more local deaths, including 3 in Floyd, 1 each in Gordon, Polk. 92 COVID patients in Floyd, Redmond, up 1. New positive tests as of Thursday: 119.
• $10 million to $15 million industrial park on radar in Polk County. $2.5 million renovation the latest in Red Top Mountain upgrades.
• Parade week begins Tuesday (it will feel like Christmas!) with more on Thursday and Saturday. 
• 'Stock Our Shelves,' the Salvation Army's annual can-a-thon, has a different touch this year. Here's how you can help on Dec. 4 from the front seat of your car.

Also today:

• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Enjoy today, Saturday (60s) as the coldest air this season moves in after Sunday. 1.5 inches of rain possible Sunday into Monday.
• Obituaries: Ms. Lena Green, Ms. Evelyn Ellison Reeves.
• Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores resume Tuesday.
• Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

• John McClellan's high school football playoff picks: Rome, Darlington, Cartersville, Calhoun, Rockmart to advance. McClellan
• Tonight's games: Rome, Darlington, Calhoun, Adairsville and Rockmart.
• Saturday's games: Model, Pepperell, Chattooga.
• Georgia at South Carolina, 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
• Georgia Tech: At home vs. Duke, 7 p.m. Saturday.
• SEC shifts some weekend games.
• Falcons (3-7) host Raiders on Sunday.