As Rome considers final fate of Forrest monument, Memphis moves remains, statue. Heard on the Tweet: Doug's party, peach milkshakes, fried pies. State to top 900,000 COVID cases by midweek. Calhoun motorcyclist killed in collision. Touki on the mound tonight.

The latest:

• Exactly a year ago, a public hearing was split over what to do with Rome's Forrest monument. It was removed five months ago. In Memphis last week, more dramatic steps were taken.
• Heard on the Tweet: What was that outdoor party at Doug's Deli Downtown? Truett's Chick-fil-A battling summer with the return of those peach shakes. More peaches: Blossom Hill's fried pies.
• As NW Georgians see infection rates drop, the state will see overall cases top 900,000 by Wednesday.
• State Patrol: Calhoun motorcyclist dead, 51-year-old man charged following collision.
• Buzz:  Floyd County Public Works to replace failed cross-drain on Big Texas Valley Road June 21-23.
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Steamy Monday gives way to a brief cool down -- brief as in heat returns Thursday.
• Obituaries: Mrs. Helen L. Lee, Ms. Ruth Davis Rice.
• Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday. 70/C for Bartow sports grill.
• Crimewatch brought to you by thestoragehound.com. Updates on arrests.

 

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Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

• Atlanta Braves' Touki Toussaint to pitch with Rome Braves tonight; first pitch at 7. Rome was off Monday.
• Mills Fitzner's photos from 2016 when Touki got his start with the Rome Braves.
• Honors for Rome reliever.
• Atlanta Braves were off Monday; welcome Red Sox tonight and Wednesday.
• Atlanta Hawks even series with 76ers. Game 5 is Wednesday in Philadelphia.