Requests out for work on River District streetscape, downtown Rome 'gateways.' First Floyd COVID death in a month; hospital cases rising. Game of Throwns, axe and knife throwing, opens in Cartersville. Home sales slow.

Heritage First Headlines

• Business: River District's streetscape, downtown 'gateway' signs take next steps as 'requests for qualifications' sought.
• Floyd loses first resident to COVID in more than a month; total climbs to 195 (region: 681). Rome hospitals: 20 virus patients, most since May 18. Also: 22 new cases in 24 hours in Northwest Georgia.
• Business: Axes or knives, Cartersville's Game of Throwns opens in hot spot off Tennessee Street.
• Real estate: Rome/Floyd home sales down in June vs. May but sales volume stays high: $34.5 million.
• Education: 5 area Title 1 schools earn 'Reward' status for improving student performance. New Berry faculty member earns Fulbright Finland Foundation's strategic grant.
• Buzz: Exchange Club to hear from Ball's director of aluminum cups. 'Ain't Misbehavin' almost sold out; matinees added. Homemade ice cream sales to benefit Sloppy Floyd park.
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: High of 85 today, up to 93 on Saturday as dry out continues.
• Obituaries: Richard Austin Sr., Carolyn Selman Gilbert, Mrs. Caroline Loretta Wacker, 104.
• Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
• Crimewatch brought to you by Big Dan's Car Wash. Updates on arrests.

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Truett's Chick-fil-A Sports Report 

• Rome Braves at Bowling Green tonight.
• Latest Rome Braves' roster moves.
• Atlanta Braves vs. Padres, double header today.
• Falcons training camp updates.
• Fall sports registrations under way.
• LakePoint, Tillman runs on the way.