Saturday, April 10, 2021

Nearly $10 million in major building permits so far this year, including Kohl's coming to East Bend. Stormy Saturday ahead, up to inch of rainfall. Two more COVID deaths in Bartow. Vaccine updates. Old Dominion coming to June 5 concert.

The latest:
Business: Nearly $10 million in major building permits issued in Rome/Floyd during the first three months of 2021. That includes Kohl's, restaurants, Floyd, Summit Hill and others.
 
2 more die in Bartow; county's toll now 204. 38 COVID patients in Floyd, Redmond; down 10 since Thursday. New NW Georgia cases reported Friday: 32. Vaccine clinics at Thankful Baptist on Saturday, St. Mary's Monday.
 
Georgia Health News: State Public Health stops Johnson & Johnson vaccinations in Cumming after eight report adverse reactions.
 
The families of 617 NW Georgia COVID victims can apply for funeral cost assistance with FEMA starting Monday. What to know.
 
Old Dominion, longtime local favorites, returning for June 5 concert at Ridge Ferry Park, part of the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series.
 
Buzz: Public Safety Job Expo is today from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Thornton Center. Chieftains Herb & Plant Sale extended through Sunday. Taylor's Ridge update from Georgia DOT.
 
Ware Mechanical Weather Center: At least a half-inch of rain with severe storms, damaging winds possible throughout the day. Continuing updates.
 
Obituaries: Karemy Domain Jacobs, longtime Partridge owner, remembered. Also: Roger Shell, Dr. James F. Cook, Mrs. Sarah Jane Edwards, Deacon Roy Leonard Hackett Sr., Ms. Charlene Turner, Ms. Yvonne Ware.
 
Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
 
Crimewatch brought to you by thestoragehound.com. Updates on arrests.
 
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Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

 

  • Braves homestand continue today, Sunday vs. Phillies. Latest updates.
  • Links to The Masters; web and TV updates.
  • High school football notes.
  • Junior Home Run Derby, Pitch, Hit and Run Competitions coming to Rome Floyd Parks and Recreation.
  • UGA, Alabama, Tech spring football dates, TV times.
  • Atlanta Falcons updates / NFL Draft.

 


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