Thursday, October 21, 2021

Rome's first new subdivision in 2 decades begins sales. Aragon man charged in 101/Wax Road collision that killed 1. Voccio: COVID numbers improving. Latest: Virus kills 2 more in Floyd. Plus: Education updates.

Today's first headlines:
  • Business: First look at the Crestwood community off Ga. 53 with homes starting at $182,900. It is Rome's first new subdivision in 20 years. Also: Bank updates.
  • Floyd Police: Aragon man charged with homicide by vehicle/second degree in Oct. 7 accident on Ga. 101 that killed Rockmart man.
  • 2 new COVID deaths in NW Georgia, 2 more 'probable' deaths as well. 51 virus patients in Floyd, Redmond on Wednesday, down 1. Voccio: Hospitalizations, new cases are dropping in our region.
  • U.S. Attorney: Two Rome residents sentenced in deadly drug cases.
  • Education: 2021 Teacher of the Year goes to Ashley Anglin. The Support Employee of the Year is Teresa Price.
  • Buzz: Old/unused drug dropoff this Saturday at Redmond Regional. Parks and Recreation plans Truck or Treat at Ridge Ferry Oct. 31. Free 'Ask a Lawyer' Day returns Nov. 5.
  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Mid to upper 70s through Sunday; some rain, storms possible this afternoon.
  • Obituaries: Mr. Malcolm Yarbrough.
  • Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Crimewatch brought to you by Big Dan's Car Wash. Updates on arrests.

Truett's Chick-fil-A Sports Report

  • Braves at Dodgers tonight at 8 in game five of the best-of-seven series. On TBS.
  • Trion at Armuchee, tonight at 7, as high school football weekend begins.
  • John McClellan's high school football predictions: Your first look at the playoffs plus this week's games. McClellan
  • Both Berry, Shorter on the road this week.
  • Falcons face Miami Sunday. Latest roster updates.

 

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