Wednesday, February 3, 2021

2 deaths, 2 'probable' deaths Tuesday; local doctors offer vaccine advice. Bussey's moves again; Canvas salon coming to Cotton Block. Tornado drill today; a bit warmer but not much.

Today's first headlines

  • 2 more COVID deaths in Gordon; 1 probable death in Floyd, Bartow. 94 virus patients in Floyd, Redmond, down 6. NW Georgia sees 194 new cases in a day.
  • Vax Report: Notes from Tuesday's virtual town hall with local vaccine experts. GHC nursing students helping with vaccine rollout. Total vaccinations in Georgia through Tuesday: 984,354.
  • Floyd Schools: Quarantines drop to 630, down 64 from Monday. Rome remains on virtual learning. Cartersville: 7 positive tests, 31 quarantines.
  • Business: Bussey's moves one door over at Central Plaza. More on the way there and at Alto Plaza. Canvas salon coming to Cotton Block. More townhomes near federal courthouse?
  • Education: Darlington announces latest scholarships. GNTC grad Jalen Hamilton and what's behind his A1 Nutrition business in Calhoun.
Also today:
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Tornado drill set for 9 this morning across the state. A bit warmer today; mid 50s on Thursday.
  • Obituaries: Mr. James Henry Gribble Jr., Ronnie Shaw Mixon Sr. , Mrs. Sarah Blanche Howard Popham, Lalitha Veerappa Ramachandrappa.
  • Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Crimewatch: Updates on area arrests.

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

  • Rome Braves headed to Carolina League?
  • Updates from GHSA swim/diving championships.
  • NFL Network: No trading Falcons' Matt Ryan.
  • Super Bowl is Sunday, 6:30 p.m., CBS. Bucs vs. the Chiefs.
  • Spring sports registration under way with Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation.
  • Commit 2 Fit Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk returns March 20.

 

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