Sunday, February 28, 2021

Polk County Police searching for murder suspect after Rockmart shooting leaves 1 dead. Pick O' Deli Riverside now open. Heart of Community awards goes virtual to honor 7 honorees. No new COVID deaths. Week ahead, including rainy forecast.

Today's first headlines:

  • Polk County Police searching for murder suspect after shooting in Rockmart leaves 40-year-old man dead.
  • Dining: Pick O' Deli's new Riverside location now open. McAlister's Deli in Rome offering 'Guest Appreciation Week' specials, March 1-5.
  • Heart of the Community 2021: Seven 'unsung' heroes of the community honored during virtual event. Harbin Clinic cardiologists help deliver meals for event.
  • Saturday: No new deaths, no new 'probable' deaths in last 24 hours. For month: 83 deaths, 21 probable deaths in NW Georgia. 94 new cases in NW Georgia; 42 in Bartow, 12 in Floyd. FDA approves use of Johnson & Johnson 1-dose vaccine.
  • Week ahead: Planning Commission to discuss rezoning requests for Integrated Fibers expansion, Old Castle Lawn and Garden. COVID-19 Vaccine clinic on Saturday. Seed Swap at Chieftains Museum.
Also today:
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Another warm day ahead, high near 77. More rain expected tonight and for most of the week.
  • Obituaries: Mr. John Pendley Blalock, Mr. Terry Green, Shirley "PeeWee" Gaynell Lambert Patterson, Donna Bernice Rickett, Mrs. Susie Sanders Wilson
  • Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Crimewatch brought to you by thestoragehound.com. Updates on arrests.
Advertising:
  • Hardy Realty's open house gallery for today: Historic 1925 mill home charm in Shannon Village. Open house

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

  • High school basketball state playoffs and what's next.
  • Berry tops Rhodes College, 54-7, to improve to 2-0 in spring football season.
  • Shorter drops first game of spring season, 35-3, at Kennesaw State.
  • Baseball updates including spring training.
  • Community sports updates

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