Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Counselor helping Model cope with recent tragedies has family ties there, too. 2 more local COVID deaths. Floyd outlines what happened with vaccine; state investigation continues. Rome renews mask order. 'Beef' back in Cedartown

Today's first headlines

  • Understanding heartache: As a Model Schools' mother of four and a licensed professional counselor, Ali Couch offers ways to help families, students deal with grief. Second of two parts.
  • Gordon records 83rd death, Polk, 64th. Region total: 506. Floyd, Redmond report 68 COVID patients Monday, down 10 from last report.
  • Vaccination concerns: Floyd issues statement recapping who was treated and what happened next. State health continues investigation.
  • COVID on campus: Floyd County Schools' numbers still not available. Rome report due later today. Cartersville: 2 students test positive; 16 quarantined.
  • City Commission: Rome's mask mandated extended a month by unanimous vote. Some commissioners say Greene's actions are 'hurting regular people.' Cardona named Officer of the Year.
  • Dining: Wendy's returns to Cedartown with new store, longer hours.
Also today:
  • Buzz: Latest community guide released by Cartersville-Bartow Chamber. Floyd elections board meets today; Rome Downtown Development on Thursday.
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Mid 60s now through Thursday to be followed by 1.5 inches of rain; storms possible.
  • Obituaries: Marcus Donald "Don" Bennett, Robert Norwood Fowler, Mrs. Jana Elise Hopkins McCurry, Ms. Eloise Mitchell, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Skinner.
  • 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:

  • Pepperell's Dawson Duncan signs with West Georgia football.
  • Latest spring training update for the Braves.
  • Berry opens spring football Saturday vs. 1-0 Birmingham-Southern.
  • 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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