Monday, January 11, 2021

Continuing weather updates. Mother/teacher dies in wreck; suspect caught. Davis Shelter's urban farming program a fresh idea for several reasons. COVID: New concerns in Polk (31.5% positivity rate). Vaccination updates. Latest quake shakes NW Georgia.

Today's first headlines:

  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Snow or no snow? We'll have updates by 6 a.m. and into the afternoon.
  • Kingston mother of two and Bartow teacher dies in three-vehicle collision on Euharlee Road; Cartersville driver faces vehicular homicide and other charges.
  • The Davies Shelter is launching an Urban Farming training initiative to provide transitional jobs for guests as well as fresh food for those in need. How to help.
  • 180 more positive tests in NW Georgia reported Sunday. Polk's positivity rate at 31.5% over past two weeks; chamber seeks moment of prayer. Free test sites closed today because of the weather.
  • Vax Report: State's 'vaccine locator' shows local health departments, Cartersville pharmacy have it. County health departments set to begin limited vaccinations today, Voccio says.
  • COVID on campus: Nearly 550 Floyd, Rome students, staff in quarantine last week. 73 positive tests in Floyd, Bartow, Gordon counties.
  • Third earthquake in under two weeks shakes the region on Sunday. At magnitude 2.2, it was the strongest of the trio and again struck near Tunnel Hill.
  • Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration meets Tuesday to certify runoff results as well as review the election and operations as a search continues for a new clerk.
Also today:
  • Obituaries: Linda Carolyn (Milam) Barron, Ellen (Freda) Peugh, James Lewis Wade.
  • Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

  • Today: SEC Network expands coverage for Alabama-Ohio State championship game.
  • Tonight: Alabama vs. Ohio State for National Championship in Miami, 8 p.m., ESPN
  • Local college football: Updates on the spring seasons for the Shorter Hawks, Berry Vikings.
  • Updates from the weekend's NFL wild card games. What's next.
  • Latest updates on Falcons' next coach.

 

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