Sunday, June 6, 2021

Cave Spring man 14th person to die on Rome/Floyd roads this year. Meet the people behind the produce, products at the Ridge Ferry Farmer's Market. Very mild Georgia flu season ends. Another Bartow COVID death.

The latest:
  • Floyd County Police: Cave Spring man dies in accident after car runs off road, flips several times. 14 fatality this year in Rome/Floyd County. Victim also tied to earlier tragedy.
  • Ridge Ferry Farmer's Market: Opening day sees everything from quail eggs (and biscuits) to regal corn to stitched crafts ('Believe in yourself. And aliens.')
  • Georgia's flu season ends with lowest numbers in recent memory: 3 deaths statewide, 38 hospitalizations. Experts credit COVID health protocols (masks, frequent hand washing).
  • Headlines ahead: Special Committee on Housing meets Monday; Rome Board of Education and County Commission on Tuesday.
  • COVID: One new death in Bartow County. 15 new COVID cases posted in NW Georgia Saturday; Statewide cases down significantly. 10 virus patients in Floyd, Redmond to end the week.
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Highs in the 80's. Chance of thunderstorms all week; No significant weather threats.
  • Obituaries: Mrs. Donna Jane Ramsey, Mrs. Jimmie Lucille Perry.
  • 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 fall to Bowling Green, 7-5. Rematch 6:35 tonight. Off Monday.
  • Atlanta wins against the Dodgers, 6-4. Final game in the series at 1:20 this afternoon; off Monday.
  • Runs and walks in Northwest Georgia in June.
  • Atlanta Hawks vs. 76ers, 1 p.m. this afternoon in NBA's round two of the playoffs.
  • College football opening weekend schedule.

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