Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Severe weather threat on Wednesday, heavy rain, hail, damaging winds and tornadoes possible. Floyd schools to hold graduation, prom events. Rome Police Chief named to state council. GBI investigating Polk Jail inmate death. Two more COVID deaths.

Today's first headlines:

  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Potential for strong to severe storms, heavy rain, large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes possible on Wednesday evening. Between 3-4 inches of rain expected. 
  • Floyd Schools: Graduation, proms to go as planned this spring with COVID protocols in place. Several administration changes, Driver's Education planned for summer and open house for potential buyers at Glenwood this Saturday.
  • Sheriff: Polk County Jail inmate found dead. GBI called to investigate, but no foul play is suspected.
  • Governor appoints Rome Police Chief Debbie Downer-McKinney to state's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
  • Two new COVID deaths in region: 1 in Bartow, 1 in Polk. 46 new cases in NW Georgia. School quarantines: 152 in Rome, Floyd. 40 virus patients at Rome hospitals. Vaccine clinic planned for Rockmart on Wednesday.
  • Buzz: GNTC holding free application week, April 5-9. Blood Assurance hosting 'Donor Madness' March 18-April 5. Local appointments to regional water planning council.
Also today:
  • Obituaries: Mr. Raymond Hudson Davis, Ms. Betty Ruth Dean, Mr. Charles Thomas (DJ Chuck D) Dean, Mrs. Helen Peugh Johnson, Mrs. Paula Remona Rampley, Mrs. Virginia Ann Strickland, Mr. W. Bruce Wingo, Jr.
  • 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 Parks and Rec partnering with Hurricanes for youth football.
  • Football: Shorter hosts Edward Waters, Saturday at 4 p.m.
  • Braves top Minnesota Twins, face Boston today at 1:05 p.m.
  • Basketball: NCAA March Madness.
  • Falcons place a second-round tender on Matt Gono.
  • Community sports: Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk is Saturday.

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