Sunday, November 15, 2020

Two more COVID deaths, 121 new cases in last 24 hours. Floyd County recount complete, continues Monday in Bartow, Polk. 'Live Like Tori': Rockmart teen's tragic death inspires new Foundation, Journal. Busy week ahead. Cooler temps this week.

Today's first headlines:

  • Two more COVID deaths, one in Floyd, one in Bartow. Another 121 new positive cases in last 24 hours. Latest from Dr. Voccio: "NW Georgia is high transmission area", advises against large Thanksgiving gatherings, travel.
  • COVID on campus: 201 quarantines for Rome Schools, 5 new positive cases through Thursday. 11 new positive cases, 118 new contacts quarantined at Floyd Schools
  • 'Live Like Tori': Beauty rising from ashes of Rockmart teen's tragic death as family launches Tori Luke Foundation, publishes journal to bring encouragement to others. 
  • The vote: Hand recount in Floyd County complete, final count now being tallied. Recount continues Monday in Bartow, Polk. 
  • Week ahead: Property taxes due Monday. 'Stranger Things' taping closes part of Second Avenue. Development Authority meets Tuesday. Blood Assurance open extra hours Thursday. Tillman Clocktower 5K on Saturday.
Also today:
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Slight rain chance this morning. Cooler temps with week with highs in mid 60s, lows back in 30s. 
  • Obituaries: No new obituaries for Sunday.
  • Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.
Advertising:
  • Hardy Realty's open house gallery for Sunday: Three homes in Rome, priced from $268,500 to $729,900. Open houses

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

  • Latest high school football rankings later today.
  • Rome Middle 7th and 8th grade football teams advance to state championship.
  • Updates on youth football (Pee Wee, Junior Pee Wee).
  • The latest from the SEC on games now set for Dec. 19.
  • Falcons off this Sunday.
  • Community: Roman Rumble updates. Gary Tillman Memorial Clocktower 5K and Health Walk returns Saturday, Nov. 21.

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