Federal authorities charge 3 with bank fraud. Cartersville's downtown entertainment district 'opens' tonight. NW Georgia records 33rd virus death this month; Georgia losing 103 people a day. First eaglet hatches at Berry.

Today's first headlines

• U.S. Attorney: Former River City Bank loan officer, two others indicted on bank fraud, other federal charges.
• Downtown Cartersville's entertainment district 'premieres' this evening. City Council OKs Thursday-Saturday guidelines for a year-long test of 'stroll, shop and sip.'
• 2 more deaths posted Wednesday; 1 in Bartow, 1 in Gordon. That's 33 COVID deaths since Feb. 1. Georgia is losing 103 residents a day this month.
• COVID on campus: 69 students, staff in quarantine at Rome schools; 3 positive tests. Cartersville: 4 students test positive; 38 students quarantined. No Floyd update.
• Eaglet B-14 breaks through the shell to join the Berry nest.

Also today:

• Buzz: Father Austin Goggans of St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Rome serves as House 'Chaplain of the Day.' United Way awarded $31,602 to help local groups with food, sheltering needs.
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Rain for sure, possible afternoon and evening storms today -- and perhaps snow to start next week.
• Obituaries: Robert Norwood Fowler, Betty M. Miller, Ms. Eloise Mitchell, Robert Leroy Mitchell, Mr. Gary Tutt, Mrs. Doris Aleta Warnock Warren.
• Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
• Crimewatch brought to you by thestoragehound.com. Updates on arrests.

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Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

• Berry Vikings to open spring football in cold, rainy Birmingham Saturday night.
• Braves' pitchers, catchers report a week from today.
• Updates from the Georgia High School Association.
• Spring sports registration under way with Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation.
• Commit 2 Fit Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk returns March 20.