Upscale Largos just about ready in Cartersville (think Aventine). Stunning premiere of Hard Time Products/Burkhalter Firm offices. Redmond Regional sold to Advent Health. Another Floyd COVID death. Big changes in jobless benefits.

The latest:

• Dining: Largos in Cartersville taking reservations starting today with an atmosphere, menu that reminds us of Aventine; to offer lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch.
• Business: Hard Time Products, The Burkhalter Firm attorneys at law showcase stunning offices in a revitalized building in Broad Street's 300 block.
• A closer look at NW Georgia's shifting healthcare industry: AdventHealth purchases Redmond Regional Medical Center in $635 million deal.
• Floyd posts third COVID death in as many days. 26 virus patients in Floyd, Redmond on Thursday. CDC: No masks needed if you're fully vaccinated. Updates on vaccine shots for those 12 and older; community clinic Saturday.
• Updated on Northwest Georgia's gas supplies as the pipeline restart continues.
• Jobs: State labor officials ending Georgia's participation in federal pandemic unemployment programs, effective June 26; latest move to get some back into the work force.
• Commencement 2021: A closer look at Georgia Highlands' triple play of graduations, pinning on Thursday. Plus: Saluting the Class of '21 at the Georgia School for the Deaf. What's next.
• Buzz: Floyd elections board meets Wednesday, likely to discuss new elections chief. Floyd Democrats set barbecue for Saturday. Honors for Cartersville museums.
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Gorgeous spring weekend ahead. Sunny with highs in the mid 70s to low 80s.
• Obituaries: Mr. Edward Odell Amos, Mr. James Gregory 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:

• Tonight: Armuchee girls soccer vs. Atlanta Class for state Public-A championship.
• Local schools honored in state track and field meets.
• Spring high school football continues tonight, Saturday.
• Rome Braves drop first game to Greensboro; series continues through Sunday.
• Rome home stand opens Tuesday with mobile ticketing only; clear bags a must.
• Atlanta swept by Toronto; next: On the road to Brewers.
• Falcons release 2021 schedule; open with Eagles.