Friday, July 16, 2021

COVID cases rising in NW Georgia; July numbers already ahead of entire month of June. $3-a-gallon gas is here. Barbecue experts review Blossom Hill: 'We'll be back often.' Heat index of 97 today, Saturday.

Heritage First Headlines

  • NW Georgia sees more new COVD cases so far in July (7/1-15) than all of June. Voccio: 'We're very worried' about numbers increasing.
  • Business: $3 a gallon for unleaded? Average gas prices haven't been this high since 2014.
  • Dining: Rome barbecue experts review Blossom Hill. From 'generous' ribs to superb sides (cole slaw especially) to a fried peach pie Granny would approve, the bottom line: 'We'll be back often.' Another factor: Incredible service.
  • Smile Report: The scoop on Java Joy's cool summer special (hint: ice cream). Deal of the day: Monthly flower bouquet from Bussey's that helps the Davies Shelters.
  • Buzz: Electronics collection event is Saturday; appointments must be made today. The Cedartown Municipal Court System has announced the roll out of a summer amnesty program.
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Heat index in the upper 90s today, Saturday. Light rain both days; about a half-inch due Sunday.
  • Obituaries: Martin Bailey, Mr. Billy Joe Harris Sr., Sara Alice Burdette, Earl Hampton Pitts, Ph.D.
  • Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Crimewatch. Updates on arrests.
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  • Rome Braves host Greensboro tonight at 7. Latest updates.
  • Mills Fitzner's game photo galleries all this week.
  • Atlanta Braves open second half hosting the Rays tonight.
  • Update on Falcons as training camp draws closer.
  • Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation starts fall registration (basketball, too).
  • Community Sports: LakePoint, Tillman runs on the way.

 

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