Week ends with 6 COVID deaths, 7 'probable' deaths. Shorter site switches from lube jobs to eyecare. Guest column on Gabby Petito case and what needs to be done. Saturday voting for most today; Sunday in Floyd as well.

Today's first headlines:

• 6 COVID deaths in NW Georgia on Friday; 7 more probable deaths. 41 virus patients in Floyd, Redmond, lowest since early August. No COVID tests Saturday at fairgrounds. Public Health to start Moderna, J&J boosters.
• Business: Shorter site transforms from autos to eyecare. Home sales jump in September in Bartow, Gordon counties.
• Guest column: Gabby Petito's loss a grim reminder of the toll of partner violence. A continuing 'curriculum of violence prevention' is one solution.
• Campaign Watch: Where to vote Saturday in Floyd, Bartow, Gordon and Polk counties; you can vote Sunday in Floyd as well. Who's on the ballot; where and when to vote.
• Floyd County: Jones Mill Road to be closed Oct. 28-31 because of the air show; changes at remote site as well. 
• Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Sunny skies, highs of 73 to 79 before storms, some rain possible Monday.
• Obituaries: Mr. William Franklin "Skipper" Baker, Mr. Larry Darrnell Cox, Mrs. Helen Jeanette Patterson Lashely.
• 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

• Atlanta Braves host Los Angeles Dodgers. Game 6 at 5 this afternoon, TBS.
• Friday night's scores.
• Both Berry, Shorter on the road today.
• Falcons face Miami Sunday. Latest roster updates.
• Latest community sports.