Monday, January 25, 2021

Pizza Farm friends from Polk, around the country rally for owners, staff. Gordon sheriff's captain dies from COVID. January will be the deadliest month yet for virus deaths in NW Georgia. Meet area's first female Eagle Scout.

Today's first headlines

  • Rockmart -- and fans across the country -- rally to support Pizza Farm owners and employees. More than $19,000 has been raised in last two weeks.
  • Gordon County Sheriff's Office mourns the passing of Capt. Mike Garigan following his battle with COVID-19.
  • With a week to go, January is tied for the deadliest month yet (82) in NW Georgia. 130 new cases posted Sunday. Free test schedule: Tuesday in Calhoun, Wednesday in Rome, Thursday in Cartersville.
  • Trailblazer Carolyn Smyth is region's first female Eagle Scout -- and her project brings a needed and artistic touch to the GE Trails in West Rome.
  • Heart of the Community Awards go virtual this year with some clever ways to support the community.
Also today:
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Storms possible; about a half inch of rain this afternoon into Tuesday. High of 66.
  • Obituaries: Estela Avila, Ms. Tera Lazette Williams.
  • Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:.

  • Super Bowl is Sunday, Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m., CBS.
  • First look at Super Bowl LV set for Feb. 7; Bucs the first team ever to be home for the title game.
  • Updates on the Falcons' coaching rebuild.
  • Berry offering free webcasts of home, away basketball games amid pandemic.
  • Spring sports registration under way with Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation.
  • Countdown to spring training at CoolToday Park for Atlanta Braves. What to know.

 

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