Today's first headlines:
- Bartow sheriff: 38-year-old man charged with killing his mother, 62.
- State Patrol: Cedartown motorcyclist, 66, dies in fiery crash on U.S. 27 and Mildred Drive.
- Fourth fatal fire in recent weeks in Bartow County and fifth this year. Older woman is the latest victim.
- COVID's impact, especially on healthcare workers, dominates virtual town hall by 100 Black Men, city of Rome. 'This is the most serious thing I think we have ever had on the table.'
- Five more fatalities posted Monday, one from each of our five counties. Regional death toll at 342. New positive tests: 146. Floyd, Redmond treating a record 133 COVID patients.
- Business: Development Authority of Floyd County sells 10 acres to Sunrise Manufacturing, shedding a little light on 'Operation Sunrise.'
Also today:
- Voting: Six days left to vote early in the Jan. 5 runoffs -- today, Wednesday and then next Monday-Dec. 31.
- Buzz: Bring One for the Chipper is Jan. 9. Salvation Army seeks final burst of help for Christmas. Habitat for Humanity opens home ownership application. Rome, Cartersville, Gordon County each receiving state computer grants.
- Ware Mechanical Weather Center: No snow for Christmas (current forecast, at least) but it will be cold: High of 39, low of 22.
- Obituaries: Ms. Ola S. Cole, Mrs. Jeanette Frances "Janet" Kelly, Jason Lee Mull, Mr. George W. Scott Jr., Mr. Robert Lee "Bob" Tucker Jr.
- Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
- Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.
Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:
18 Darlington football players earn regional honors.
John McClellan's high school football championship picks: Cartersville vs. Warner Robins at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 30.
McClellan
Falcons At Kansas City, 1 p.m. Sunday, Fox and 92.9 FM
Georgia vs. Cincinnati in Peach Bowl Jan. 1 at 12:30 p.m.
- College football bowl updates including SEC schedule.
- College football playoffs; bowl schedules.
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