Monday, January 18, 2021

Local authorities on alert for extremist threats this week; state, feds, too. COVID claims Gordon resident; 183 new cases. Restyled apartments welcome first guests. Christopher & Banks exiting outlets.

Today's first headlines:

  • Local law enforcement on alert for potential extremist threats but are 'not expecting any problems' ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration. Kemp says Georgia Capitol 'fully prepared to deal with anything and everything.'
  • Politics: Sterling believes voter dropoff in our area, North Georgia 'cost the GOP two Senate seats.' Ossoff, Warnock to be sworn in this week.
  • Gordon records 52nd COVID death; regional total at 426. Also: 183 new cases as of Sunday; in Georgia, 5,404 more test positive.
  • Business: First wave of Midtown Alli Townhomes -- formerly Glenwood Apartments -- available for rent with more on the way.
  • Business: Christopher & Banks closing stores, including outlet in Calhoun.
  • King Weekend concludes with drive-through lunch at Rome Civic Center.
  • From Hometown: We could have some downtime later today as we upgrade a few things.
Also today:
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Sunny and mid 50s after a chilly weekend.
  • Obituaries: Mr. Larry Neil Griffin, Mrs. Ruby Elizabeth Griffith, Mrs. Virginia Elizabeth Holtzclaw, James Landers McKibben.
  • Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

  • NFL's final four set; league championships are Sunday.
  • Super Bowl is Sunday, Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m., CBS
  • Former Berry Viking Mason Kinsey back with Tennessee Titans.
  • Latest news on Atlanta Falcons as Smith builds staff.
  • More COVID concerns for Shorter basketball.

 

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