Monday, December 14, 2020

Aftermath from overnight storms. State 'combined' COVID rate tops 10,000; here, 350 victims. Campus updates. Amid pandemic, Hardy Realty used tech to grow and share success with those in need. Advance voting begins in runoffs.

Today's first headlines:

  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Updating our overnight weather and what's ahead to start the week.
  • State's COVID, probable deaths top 10,000; in Northwest Georgia, total now at 350 in nine months. 124 new positive tests here Sunday; 4,336 statewide.
  • Regional schools: At least 108 positive tests from students and staff last week; 1,256 quarantines. Floyd: 26 cases, 573 quarantines. Rome: 19 cases (through Thursday).
  • Amid the pandemic, Hardy Realty used technology to help safely serve clients. The resulting success was shared: 'We felt like it was important for us to give back to the community in some meaningful way.'
  • Voting: Advance voting begins Monday in the U.S. Senate/Public Service Commission runoffs. Where to vote.
  • Rant of the Day: What we're 'opting out,' too -- from coverage of those refusing to confront a killer.
Also today:
  • Obituaries: Mr. Milton Swift Fortson, Mr. Masten Tyrone Malone.
  • Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

  • High School playoffs: Cartersville hosts Coffee in state semifinals on Friday.
  • John McClellan's high school playoff picks: Cartersville over Coffee this Friday, moving the Purple Hurricanes to the state championship game Dec. 30. McClellan
  • Georgia no. 10 in latest AP poll.
  • Malzahn out at Auburn; third SEC coach cut this season.
  • Georgia vs. Vanderbilt Saturday, noon SEC Network.
  • Georgia Tech: Regular season over.
  • Falcons fall 20-17 to Chargers. Next Sunday: Host Tampa Bay, 1 p.m., Fox, 92.9 FM The Game.
  • Rome Braves in the Mid-Atlantic League? Two words: Road trip!

 

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