Troubling local COVID numbers: 2 more Bartow deaths, 16 in Rome hospitals, new cases jump. Bluem gets a major shoutout. New home for 3 Rivers. And an ice cream hotdog. Weather: More rain after Monday deluge.

Heritage First Headlines

• 2 more Bartow residents die of COVID since Friday. 16 patients in Rome hospitals, up by 5. Jump in local new cases; 194 in five days (more than all of June).
• Business: Bluem, not even open a year yet in the River District, gets a major shoutout. New home for Three Rivers Nutrition. And news to use: Where to find 'The Famous Ice Cream Hotdog.'
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: More than 2 inches of rain on Monday and more due throughout the week. High of 80 today.
• Obituaries: Thomas Jackson "Jack" Colburn, Mrs. Nellie Cargle Duncan, William Rorick 'Will' Enloe, Carolyn Selman Gilbert, JoAnn Snow Goodwin, Ms. Mary Frances McClure
• 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 open six-pack in Bowling Green tonight.
• Atlanta Braves vs. Padres postponed by weather; rematch tonight.
• Falcons training camp updates.
• Soccer registration begins.
• Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation starts fall registration (basketball, too).
• Community Sports: LakePoint, Tillman runs on the way.