Thursday, August 12, 2021

Vaccine 'apathy' part of COVID surge, Voccio says. Gordon resident dies; new cases, hospitalizations increase. 60 cases in Polk Schools. Huge GOP primary showdown between Hufstetler, Martin.

Heritage First Headlines

  • Voccio: Direct link between vaccination 'apathy' in NW Georgia and latest surge. Gordon County loses 108th resident to COVID; new cases in the region hit 276 in a day, highest since January. 78 virus patients in Rome hospitals, up 9.
  • COVID on campus: Floyd Schools to post weekly COVID updates starting Friday. 60 cases at Polk Schools, up 14 in a day.
  • Campaign Watch: With 9 months to go before the May primary, the Chuck Hufstetler/Luke Martin state Senate race will draw state attention. Plus: Qualifying for municipal elections open Monday.
  • Powerade Power Dash 5K and Glow Walk returns Sept. 25 with a few new tricks.
  • Buzz: TRED launches I Love Trails fund raiser. Floyd County Board of Education meets Monday. Gordon-Floyd Development Authority meets Wednesday.
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Heat to hang over us through the weekend with some relief by Monday. But then there's Tropical Storm Fred . . .
  • Obituaries: Doris Bailey, Mrs. Annell Bradfield, John Fitzgerald Chandler Sr., Rev. Lamar Davis Sr., Ms. Debra Lynn Kinnebrew, Lillie Beatrice Gossett Miles.
  • 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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  • Rome Braves at Hickory through Sunday.
  • Atlanta Braves vs. the Reds this afternoon.
  • More high school football scrimmages tonight, Friday.
  • Atlanta Falcons vs. Titans at home Friday night.
  • Community sports updates: Fall sports registrations and signing up for the Tillman 5K.

 

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