'Powerpuff' pilot shot in Townsville (Cartersville) goes poof. Smart Dollar coming to Shorter; business updates. Promotion for Pepperell High's Jamey Alcorn. Another Floyd COVID death. Rant: Monday's vote bolsters housing committee's mission.

The latest:

• Trouble in Townsville! 'Powerpuff' pilot faces diabolical end -- but a new and improved version ordered. Will cast, crew return to Cartersville?
• Business news with quick reviews: Smart Dollar opens Saturday on Shorter Avenue, latest shop in the converted retail center. Cheeky Baby's first anniversary a customer celebration. More previews photos from Las Mesas.
• Education: Pepperell High Principal Jamey Alcorn name Floyd Schools' Executive Director of Student Services/Operations.
• Floyd resident the latest COVID victim in NW Georgia. 15 virus patients in Floyd, Redmond on Tuesday,
• Rant of the day: Monday's Gibbons Street vote changes nothing about the mission to develop solutions to our housing crisis. Right idea, wrong location, right decision.
• Buzz: Grammy-nominated Dover Quartet -- with a strong "Link" to NW Georgia -- to perform at the DeSoto Theatre on June 6. Rome's Redevelopment Committee meets at 2:30 this afternoon at City Hall.
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Mid 80s to start the holiday weekend; but three more 90-plus days first. Some rain Friday evening.
• Obituaries: Herman Clayton "Jack" Benton, Rev. Harry David Carter, Mrs. Linda Gail Cook, Curtis W. Rush.
• 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 host Greenville tonight through Sunday. Latest updates. First pitch tonight: 7 p.m.
• Mills Fitzner's home game photos.
• Atlanta Braves at Boston again tonight.
• Shorter baseball headed to regionals.
• Atlanta Falcons' updates. Falcons coach: No comment on Julio Jones' comments.
• Opening dates for fall football.