Friday, March 19, 2021

Wineries growing in NW Georgia. Vaccination clinics today; 47 new COVID cases here. New concert series announced. Cooler, sunny weekend with some leftover water.

Today's first headlines:

  • Northwest Georgia's wine offerings continue to grow. Big Door in eastern Bartow draws strong reviews; Three Strands grand opening in Dallas next month; and Newby Farm's tasting room is due soon.
  • COVID: 47 new cases posted Thursday. 42 patients in Floyd, Redmond; down 2. Campus updates. Bartow event to salute healthcare workers.
  • Parks and Recreation announces summer concert series, beginning with Cody Johnson on May 8 at Ridge Ferry; concerts there will use pods for safety purposes.
  • ACC minutes: Shrimp Boat, Olea Olive Oil and Wines OK'd to begin sales.
  • Buzz: First-time podcast honors for Viking Fusion, 'Seth's Spins.' Reminder: 5th Avenue bridge down to two lanes today. Updates to the JSL Garden Tour.
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Sunny and low to mid 60s for the weekend; overnight lows in the upper 30s.
  • Obituaries: Mrs. Dellie Marie Corbin, Ms. Lila Jean Hyde, Mr. James Roy Powell Sr., Mrs. Joyce Juanita Smith, George "Perry" Wigington.
  • 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:

  • Former Tiger, Hawk Chad Watson has Flagler College Saints in Elite 8.
  • Shorter football updates for Saturday game at 2 p.m. at Darlington
  • Honors for Berry Vikings.
  • Braves, off Thursday, play at 6:05 tonight on TV.
  • Basketball: NCAA March Madness.
  • Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and Health Walk is Saturday. Weather looks good.

 

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