Saturday, April 24, 2021

Strong to severe storms, up to 2 inches of rainfall expected today. Lazy Creek Farms in Armuchee offering strawberries, more this fall. Another COVID death in Polk. Seasonal events Downtown OK for alcohol consumption. Sports updates.

The latest:
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Strong to severe thunderstorms possible today, up to 2 inches of rainfall. Storms will move through this morning, could redevelop in afternoon.
  • Business: Lazy Creek Farms in Armuchee offering strawberries (and ice cream) for the first time; some know them for their fall harvest: Pumpkins. You'll be back for both.
  • 79th COVID death in Polk County. 15 patients in Floyd, Redmond on Friday, down 2. New cases: 38 in NW Georgia. Voccio: 'Things are looking better' but 'we're still in a pandemic.' Georgia Public Health to resume use of J&J vaccine.
  • Buzz: Seasonal events in downtown Rome get OK for alcohol consumption. Rome Redevelopment to hear about project near Braves' stadium. Honoring Floyd 911 team. More work on I-75 Monday.
  • Obituaries: Mrs. Ruby B. Cargle, Mrs. Linda Frances Chandler, Teresa Ann Hammond Knowles, Vernon Henry Morris, Mr. Matthew Wayne Sealock, James Ray Segraves.
  • 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:

  • Berry heads to championship game today in SAA tournament at State Mutual Stadium (open to the public; masks required).
  • Braves vs. Arizona at 7:20 tonight; 1:20 p.m. Sunday.
  • ACC tennis today-Sunday at Rome Tennis Center.
  • Georgia Tech's spring football game updates.
  • Pitch, Hit and Run Competitions coming to Rome Floyd Parks and Recreation.
  • Atlanta Falcons updates / NFL Draft.

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