Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Buc-ee's hopes to open Aug. 4 in Calhoun; video and photos. Deputies, officers stop suspect truck theft. Coosa Valley Credit Union will replace old flags -- for free.

The latest:
  • Business: Buc-ee's targeting an Aug. 4 opening off I-75 between Adairsville, Calhoun. Hiring under way -- with some jobs at $15 to $17 an hour. Video and photos.
  • Sheriff's deputies, Rome Police pull driver from cab, arrest him on Second Avenue near Broad Street Tuesday. Video and photo.
  • Coosa Valley Credit Union again offers free replacement American flags, now through Independence Day.
  • State should top 900,000 COVID cases by month's end; infection rate in Georgia is 8.27%; area counties at 9.1% to 11.2%.
  • A tragic Memorial Day weekend on Georgia's waterways: 3 drownings, 30 boating under the influence arrests (3 here) and 11 boating accidents with 5 injuries and 1 death.
  • Buzz: Tokens allow free admission to Northside Swim Center.
  • Education: Floyd Board of Education holds final budget hearing this morning. Next up: Public hearings on millage rates, regular meetings.
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Low 80s today and then our rain chances pick up into the weekend. The rain will be light but storms possible.
  • Obituaries: Mrs. Martha Jo Harper Brewer, Mr. Charles James Creamer, Mr. Ricky David Gresham, Dr. Sydney Barton Kinne III, Mrs. Fannie Mae Bearden Owens,Marsha Haynie Sears, Mr. Donnie Lee Smith.
  • Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Crimewatch brought to you by thestoragehound.com. Updates on arrests.

Truett's Chick-Fil-A Sports Report:

  • Rome Braves open six-game set in Bowling Green.
  • Latest roster moves by Rome.
  • Atlanta Braves vs. Nationals tonight through Thursday.
  • Photos from Cartersville's stadium update.
  • All-region honors for four Berry baseball players.
  • Atlanta Hawks up 3-1 in NBA playoffs vs. Knicks; next game tonight.
  • College football opening weekend schedule.

 

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