Monday, September 6, 2021

Motorcyclist serious injured on I-75 as rough weekend on area roads continues. Shorter's new Raceway store close to opening; updates on nearby projects. No COVID tests at fairgrounds today.

Heritage First Headlines:

  • Motorcyclist seriously injured in accident on I-75 in Gordon County on Sunday. It follows a Friday night collision that killed three young Dalton-area women.
  • Business: Raceway still on track for checkered flag in October in West Rome. Large convenience store at Shorter, Burnett Ferry under way. New Starbucks hiring; looks close to opening.
  • Free virus tests resume Tuesday at the fairgrounds; closed Labor Day.
  • Buzz: PAWS reports 161 animals were adopted, reclaimed or rescued last month. Friend of the Library sets next silent auction.
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: A little rain, mid 80s on the 'unofficial' last day of summer.
  • Obituaries: Mr. Terrence Driver, Mrs. Melissa (Lisa) Foster-King, Mrs. Doris Dean "Dennie" Lemming, Mrs. Faye Elizabeth Kilgore Smith, Mrs. Patricia Ann "Pat" Williams Smith.
  • 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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  • Harbin Clinic Headlines: Meet Dr. Alan Wilson, received his Doctor of Medicine degree at Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, GA. He completed his residency in the Department of Surgery at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon, GA., and he is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery.

  • John McClellan's high school picks: In prime time TV games this week, 7-point wins for Rome, Cartersville. Rough night for Darlington? McClellan
  • Rome Braves stay hot, beat Winston-Salem for fifth consecutive time; off Monday; in Asheville this week.
  • Atlanta Braves win big in Denver; off Monday; host Nationals Tuesday-Thursday..
  • Local, state college football updates.
  • Falcons open at home next Sunday vs. Eagles.
  • Community sports updates.

 

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