Thursday, December 31, 2020

Our worst pandemic day yet: a dozen dead, 3 more 'probable;' 154 hospitalized in Rome. Five Below opens Feb. 12. Jimmy John's closes. Soggy end to 2020 and start to '21. Last day to vote early.

Today's first headlines:

  • COVID crisis: 12 more deaths in NW Georgia posted Wednesday, a record. 3 new 'probable' deaths in Floyd. A record 154 people virus patients in Floyd, Redmond. 285 new positive tests; 114 in Bartow, 84 in Floyd.
  • Vax Report: Public Health begins offering vaccinations for frontline workers, first responders; Bartow crew among those receiving it. From Georgia Health News: State vaccination an epic undertaking, with huge practical problems.
  • Business: Five Below sets Feb. 12 grand opening in Rome; Levi joins Calhoun Outlet Marketplace.
  • Dining: Dining: Jimmy John's closes in Rome as sandwich wars escalate while pandemic pressures worsen.
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center:  Light rain most of today with more than an inch falling overnight; storms possible. High of 69 on New Year's Day.
  • Sworn in: There's a new sheriff in town as of Wednesday afternoon, Dave Roberson. Also: New terms for Allison Watters, Wright Bagby on the County Commission.
  • Final day to vote in advance for the U.S. Senate, Public Service Commission runoffs. Plus: Where to drop absentee ballots. Precincts open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday.
  • Floyd County Jail's remote visitation system to be offline for four to six weeks; visitation guidelines start Monday.
Also today:
  • Buzz: Recycled trees already gathering outside Home Depot in Rome. Berry's campus to close to the public again on Jan. 10 as new semester ticks closer.
  • Obituaries: An update on services for Coach Phil Jones. Remembering Mr. Houston Boyd Chambers, Mr. Timothy Tyrone Wood.
  • Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

  • Cartersville falls 62-28 to a determined Warner Robins team in 5A state football championship.
  • Georgia vs. Cincinnati in Peach Bowl on Friday at 12:30 p.m.
  • College football bowl updates and schedules. COVID cancels several SEC bowls.
  • Falcons' season finale at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Sunday, Fox and 92.9 FM

 

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