Sunday, February 14, 2021

Body of missing Cedartown teen found. One more COVID death in Bartow, 2 new probable deaths. Model High sets pull-up challenge, raises over $4,400 for Community Kitchen. Sam's Southern Eatery coming to Rome. Senate acquits Trump. More rain ahead.

Today's first headlines:

  • Another teen tragedy in Cedartown: Body of missing 17-year-old Cedartown High student found in Polk County, no apparent signs of foul play.
  • One more Bartow death, 2 more probable deaths posted Saturday; Another 105 fatalities statewide. 74 patients at Floyd, Redmond as of Friday, down 4.
  • U.S. Senate acquits former President Donald Trump in latest impeachment charge of inciting an insurrection. Vote: 57 guilty, 43 not-guilty falls short of two-thirds needed to convict.
  • Challenge accepted: Model High senior Pierce Fincher completes 1,000 pull-ups in less than 6-hours; raises over $4,400 to benefit Community Kitchen of Rome.
  • Dining: Sam's Southern Eatery, a growing restaurant chain serving up "Home Style Southern Cooking" featuring fish, shrimp and chicken, is coming to MidTown Crossing in Rome.
  • Week ahead: Floyd Board of Education to discuss 5-year facilities plan, Rome Alcohol Commission meeting Monday. Called Rome Redevelopment meeting Tuesday to discuss Celanese annexation.
Also today:
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Rain possible again today, higher chance on Monday. Low of 30 on Monday night could bring potential for wintry precipitation.
  • Obituaries: Mr. Buell Ingram, Mrs. Mattie Louise McEntire, Mr. William L. Montgomery.
  • Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Crimewatch brought to you by thestoragehound.com. Updates on arrests.

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

  • Berry opens football season at Birmingham-Southern.
  • Woodland, Cass, Calhoun wrestling shine in state championship.
  • MLB changes spring training.
  • Braves' pitchers, catchers report Thursday.
  • 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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