Friday, August 6, 2021

Voccio worried about Delta surge, especially impact on younger, unvaccinated area residents. Floyd, Redmond report most virus patients (53) since February. On campus: First reports and what's next. Fitness chain targets East Bend spot. Weather: A 90s weekend ahead.

Heritage First Headlines

  • Voccio: Those ages 18 to 45 being hit hardest by the Delta variant; older residents mostly vaccinated. 53 COVID patients in Floyd, Redmond; highest in 5 months. 79 new cases in a day; 448 more receive first dose of vaccine.
  • COVID and classes: Checking early reports from local schools, Berry College (and what's next). Earlier: There are no records on how many local teachers, staff and students have been vaccinated.
  • Business: Orange Theory Fitness joining East Bend lineup in Rome. River City Bank holds formal opening for NE Georgia mortgage center.
  • Health: John Beckner, M.D., joins Floyd Outpatient Behavioral Health.
  • Weekend: Tomato Sandwich Supper, First Friday tonight; farmers markets on Saturday.
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Warm weekend begins with highs from 89 to 92. Slight rain chance.
  • Obituaries: Mr. Arthur William Cunningham Jr., Mildred Eloise "Sandy" Early Graner, Mr. Jack T. Pence, Rev. Sarah Ruth Baird Shaw, Mrs. Mary Annie Womack.
  • 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 vs. Greenville updates.
  • Atlanta Braves: Nationals in town tonight through Sunday.
  • High school football scrimmages tonight.
  • Atlanta Falcons updates.
  • Fall sports signups; also for Tillman 5K.

 

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