Redmond/AdventHealth deal continues; buyer wants to retain Redmond employees. 56 COVID patients in Rome, Calhoun hospitals -- and climbing. No masks for Rome Schools on Thursday. Tweaked job description posted for Floyd chief elections clerk.

Heritage First Headlines

• Health: No closing date on Redmond Regional sale to AdventHealth; 'Our goal is to retain the Redmond Regional Medical Center employees.'
• 44 virus patients in Floyd, Redmond on Monday, up 10; dozen more in Gordon. 'Delta' surge pushes NW Georgia COVID cases to 35,001. Rome courts requiring masks -- but not city schools.
• New ad up to find candidates to be Floyd's next chief elections clerk. Qualification regarding professional certification has been softened a bit. New tech lab for Georgia Northwestern.
• Berry's reservoir is closed as repairs to earthen dam, other parts get under way. Atlanta Gas pipeline work cancels annual Running Water Powwow.
• Buzz: Voccio to address Floyd County Democrats on Thursday. Cartersville, Rome newspapers pick up honors at Georgia Press Association convention.
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Enjoy the next few days as the low 90s return by the weekend. The mornings have been particularly nice (mid 60s).
• Obituaries: Norma Jane Steele Hurley, Johnny William Newman, Mrs. Betty Jean LaPean.
• 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 12-game road trip tonight in Greenville; honors for pitcher Darius Vines.
• Atlanta at Cardinals through Thursday.
• High school scrimmages begin Friday; Rome High says masks not required.
• Atlanta Falcons updates.
• Fall sports signups; also for Tillman 5K.