Monday, March 15, 2021

Local woman quest to help single mothers , two stories of hope. Rain and thunderstorms today, but increasing concern for severe weather on Wednesday. Vaccines open for 55 and up today, those with certain medical conditions. A look at week ahead.

Today's first headlines:

  • Local woman's calling to help single mothers launches Hope4Hearts benefiting some 100 women and 240 children. Two mothers share their stories of hope. How you can help.
  • COVID: No new deaths statewide on Sunday. 36 new cases in NW Georgia. School quarantines: 187 in Rome, Floyd. 33 virus patients at Rome hospitals. Vaccines expanded to 55 and up and those with certain medical conditions starting today.
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Rain and thunderstorms expected later today. Increasing confidence for severe weather late Wednesday into Thursday. Rainfall between 1-4 inches this week.
  • Week ahead: Alcohol Commission, Floyd County BOE meetings today. Mass vaccination site opens at LakePoint on Wednesday. Redmond hosting Vaccine Q&A, community clinic and colon cancer event this week.
Also today:
  • Obituaries: Mr. Charles Thomas Dean, Mrs. Vivian Searles Lewis.
  • 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:

  • Cartersville High football team remembers sideline volunteer, Mr. Joe Epps.
  • Local youth golfer, Bo Bushnell, wins state tournament.
  • Football: Shorter hosts Edward Waters, Saturday at 4 p.m.
  • Braves top Tampa Bay, face Minnesota Twins today at 1:05 p.m.
  • Basketball: Alabama wins SEC Championship. Updates on NCAA March Madness.
  • Community sports: Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk is Saturday.

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