Rome's housing crunch: With few places for rent or sale, a closer look at some options. Former Pier 1 spot getting makeover, new tenant. NW Georgia vaccination rates still at 25% or less.

The latest:

• Our housing crunch: 'The market for rental units in Rome is even tighter than the 'for sale' housing market,' says Wendy Davis who leads a special committee to develop options. Q & A about both short-term fixes and long-term goals.
• Business: Riverbend Center preparing for new tenant in former Pier 1 spot.
• COVID: Vaccination rates remain low in Northwest Georgia: The low is Bartow County (20%); the high is Floyd County (25%). State average: 23%.
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Warmer, mostly sunny week ahead as Rome Braves open 2021 home season; 80 degrees at first pitch Tuesday evening.
• Obituaries: Mrs. Barbara Ann Dennis.
• 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 win finale in Greensboro, 4-1.
• Rome opens home season Tuesday at 7 p.m. vs. Bowling Green. What to know about electronic ticketing, safety protocols.
• Atlanta Braves rally but fall short, 10-9. Next up: Mets in town for three starting tonight.
• Atlanta Falcons updates.