Housing committee struggling with what's a home -- and making one affordable. Tuesday's thunder, rain finally ends. COVID: Another Polk death; 27 new cases. Huge sports report, Rome Braves to high schools and community.

The latest:

• Rome's Special Committee on Housing hears more concerns than potential solutions. Among them: Infrastructure, even tie-in fees.
• Polk resident the latest COVID victim in NW Georgia (639). State reports 27 new cases here on Tuesday. 25 virus patients at Rome hospitals, up two. Plus: GNTC students are making a difference.
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Updates on two days of rain and thunder and what's next. Rain reports easily top two to three inches.
• Buzz: Floyd County Democrats meet via Zoom Thursday. Darlington senior scholarship updates - and photo of 3 new 'residents.' Berry student earns Fulbright Award.
• Obituaries: Christopher Paul Book, Rebecca Ann Long Dunlap, Judge Leigh Moore DuPre.
• 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 open the 2021 season; what's next.
• Atlanta Braves in Washington through Thursday.
• Grayson Perry of Armuchee High School earns FCA's Rick Walker Warrior Award.
• Armuchee's Chandler Cook signs with Shorter to play basketball.
• RAV teams have something to rave about.
• High school, college baseball updates.
• State high school soccer pairings.