Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Floyd officer, citizen praised for rescuing teen from burning vehicle. Updates on West Third proposal. COVID: 2 more deaths here; Rome renews mask mandate. Downtown Rome, Cartersville updates.

 

Today's first headlines:

  • Risky rescue attempt saves young woman from pickup truck that caught fire soon after it was hit by a suspected drunken driver's sedan, Floyd Police say.
  • Rome commissioners vote to begin negotiations with Four Stones after hearing plans for its West Third redevelopment.
  • Floyd, Bartow residents latest COVID victims. 38 virus patients in Floyd, Redmond on Monday, down 1. Rome renews mask ordinance through April 5. Vaccination updates. Floyd Schools see quarantines drop.
  • Townhouse project planned close to downtown Cartersville. Rome's Downtown Development board meets Thursday.
  • Buzz: 4 GNTC students selected as GOAL semi-finalists. Next Pop-Up Food Market is Wednesday afternoon; what to know.
Also today:
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Nothing but 70s today through Sunday. Continuing concerns about outdoor fires (dry conditions).
  • Obituaries: Mother Mary Ann Cothran.
  • 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:

  • Atlanta Braves host Pirates after off day.
  • Big weekend for Rome High golfers.
  • College basketball: SEC, ACC men's schedules.
  • Football: Berry vs. Hendrix in the SAA Championship game at 6 p.m. Saturday in Little Rock, Ark.
  • Football: Shorter at Erskine College at 4 p.m. Saturday.
  • Community sports Final days to register for the Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk.

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