Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Floyd, Redmond show 7 COVID patients, lowest in a year. Largos restaurant: We we liked (and a lot to like). $80 million business center planned in Bartow; bids sought on 2 hotels. Jiu-Jitsu on Broad Street? Cruising with BRAG.

The latest:
  • 7 virus patients in Floyd, Redmond on Monday, the lowest total since 2 on June 1, 2020. Five months ago, we hit the peak: 166 people under care.
  • Review: Largos in Cartersville. A 'No Cal' spin on finer dining that will keep local foodies much closer to home.
  • Business: 1.3-million-square-foot business center proposed in Bartow. Bids sought on two nearby hotels. Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling coming to Broad Street's 200 block.  Downtown Development meets Thursday.
  • Housing committee talks about infill incentives, using CARE dollars and potential housing needed in Shannon as Ball Corp. grows.
  • Education: Georgia Northwestern Technical College salutes President's and Dean's Lists honorees for spring 2021.
  • Make that Bike Ride Across Northwest Georgia as BRAG cruises through the area.
  • Buzz: Pop-up food market at Coosa High this Wednesday. 'Night at the Movies' returns tonight to benefit the Exchange Club Family Resource Center.
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: About a third of an inch of rain today; thunderstorms likely. High of 85.
  • Obituaries: Mrs. Joan Louise Shores Gore, Mrs. Shannon Lane Mull.
  • 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 up six tonight vs. Asheville at State Mutual Stadium. First pitch: 7 p.m.
  • Atlanta Braves in Philly tonight through Thursday.
  • Atlanta Hawks vs. 76ers, 7:30 p.m., TNT (NBA playoffs).
  • Community sports: Runs Wednesday in Cartersville, Saturday in Cave Spring.

 

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