Happy Mother's Day! Kohls going up fast at East Bend. Remembering the Rev. Warren Jones. 13 new COVID cases in Northwest Georgia.

The latest:

• Going up! Kohls, now committed to East Bend, isn't wasting any time. Asked about opening date, corporate says, 'There's nothing to share just yet.'
• The Rev. Warren Jones, a community servant and servant of God, passes away just months shy of his 100th birthday.
• COVID: 13 new cases in Northwest Georgia Saturday; statewide, 761. Earlier: Floyd records 41st 'probable' death. Weekly update from Dr. Gary Voccio on virus, vaccination. Rome hospitals had 25 virus patients at week's end.
• Headlines ahead: What will be making news over the next seven days. Job fair, commission meetings, law enforcement memorial, household/hazardous waste recycling.
• Buzz: Chief Justice extends state judicial emergency for 30 days; most court operations returning to normal.
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Mother's Day -- 83 degrees. Wet week ahead.
• Obituaries: Ms. Shanah Marie Brannon, Mrs. Mildred Irene Wiseman Lefler, Mr. James Lewis.
• 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:

• Rome Braves/Winston-Salem series continues today.
• Atlanta Braves host the Phillies tonight.
• A list of high school tennis champions crowned at Rome Tennis Center.
• High school baseball, soccer prepare for next rounds
• Minicamp updates from Atlanta Falcons.