With 1,160 ballots already cast, turnout should be good for Tuesday's elections. Christmas Tree City moves closer to home (plate). A record drug haul. 2 more COVID deaths in Floyd posted Friday. Slightly warmer day ahead; Sunday looks good.

Today's first headlines:

 

• Campaign Watch: 1,045 voters cast early ballots in Tuesday's municipal elections; another 115 absentee ballots received. Early turnout impressive compared to 2019 Rome vote.
• Weekend: A record drug haul (the good kind). What's 'smokin' in Cartersville. Suddenly soup at downtown hot spots. Veteran CEO's advice to students: Character, service leadership are key.
• Business: Christmas Tree City on the move again this season -- closer to home plate. Plus: Christmas tree farm opens Nov. 20.
• 2 more Floyd residents lost to COVID. 32 virus patients at Floyd, Redmond on Friday; no change. On campus: Rome, regional schools post updates.
• Health: As loved one battled COVID, family bonded with Floyd patient advocate coordinator Lacey Kinsey. 'She was my lifeline.'
• Ware Mechanical Weather: A bit warmer today with light rain; 66 and sunny on Sunday.
• Obituaries: Mrs. Violet Dean Collins, Ms. Faith Lorraine Elkins, Ms. Brandy Nicole Graham.
• 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

• Friday night high school football scores. Plus how did John McClellan pick'em this week?
• Braves vs. Astros in game four of the World Series tonight at 8 on Fox.
• Georgia vs. Florida today at 3:30 p.m., CBS.
• Berry home, Shorter on the road today.
• Atlanta Falcons home Sunday vs. Carolina.
• Latest community sports.