Democrat Wendy Davis announces bid for District 14 congressional seat; will not seek a third term on the Rome City Commission this fall.

The latest:

• Democrat Wendy Davis announces bid for District 14 congressional seat; will not seek a third term on the Rome City Commission this fall.
• Bruster's closed, site for sale on Shorter Avenue in West Rome. At Buc-ee's in Calhoun, the interstate sign is up.
• Gas prices trickle down just a bit although RaceTrac in Cartersville was down to $2.69 a gallon (average a month ago was $2.70).
• Vaccination rates: From 23% in Bartow, Chattooga to 28% in Floyd; state at 34%; nation, 52% 20 new cases reported here Sunday.
• The weekend in 51 photos: From First Friday to the farmer's market to Old Dominion's concert, a photo tour of a busy 24-plus hours.
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Summer afternoon thunderstorms begin; up to 1.5 inches of rain into Tuesday.
• Obituaries: Emerson Mack Abbott Sr., Mr. Clive Hamilton Baker, Mr. Ronny David Boone, Mr. Curtis L. Sellers.
• 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 off today after rough road trip to Bowling Green; 12-game home stand starts Tuesday.
• Atlanta Braves win 4-2, take series vs. Dodgers.
• Atlanta Hawks win series opener vs. 76ers.
• The Falcons trade Julio Jones to Tennessee..
• Community sports: Races this Wednesday in Cartersville and Saturday in Cave Spring.
• College football opening weekend schedule.