Today's first headlines:
- Business: Heritage First Bank merging with First Chatsworth Bankshares to create a regional footprint from Rome to Cartersville to Dalton and Chatsworth -- with mortgage offices in Paulding and Chattanooga as well.
- 8 more COVID deaths posted Tuesday in NW Georgia; 4 in Bartow, 2 in Polk, 1 each in Floyd, Chattooga. Record 170 deaths statewide. 30 of 71 patients at AdventHealth Gordon have COVID. 134 patients in Floyd, Redmond.
- COVID on campus: Rome had a record 684 quarantines Friday. Floyd students off Tuesday. Rough day at Cartersville: 17 positives; 169 quarantined.
- Vax Report: Nearly 500,000 vaccinated in Georgia so far. State says East Rome Walmart offering doses. Got the shot? 5 reasons to keep wearing a mask.
- Today's inauguration: When, where to watch or listen.
- With Jan. 5 runoff vote now certified, Ossoff, Warnock can join the Senate.
Also today:
- Buzz: Floyd County seeks names of those making an impact on the community. Development authorities meet today. Floyd County Board of Education meeting Friday at 2 p.m.
- Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Low to mid 50s into the weekend with some rain Thursday and Friday.
- Obituaries: Ms. Patty Ann Davis, Joanne Ducret Gaba, Jane Heymann Gates, Harry Hubertus Grindrod, Mr. Larry Neil Griffin Jr., Gordon Albert Leiter, Mr. Randall Clark Murphy, Ms. Christine Ann "Crissy" Barnett Powell, Kevin Scott Young.
- Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
- Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.
Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:
- Terry Fontenot named Falcons' general manager.
- The Braves' Don Sutton dies at age 75.
- NFC Championship: Green Bay Packers vs. Tampa Bay Bucs, Sunday.
- AFC Championship: Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday.
- Super Bowl is Sunday, Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m., CBS
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