Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Atrium Health Floyd's first move: Stand-alone emergency care center in Chattooga. 3 more COVID deaths in Floyd. National exposure for Rome gingerbread duo. Remembering Harold Storey and the chamber's Scotty Clark.

Today's first headlines:
  • Atrium Health Floyd plans $18.5 million, 24/7 freestanding emergency care center in Chattooga County with a staff of 40.
  • COVID claims 3 more Floyd County residents since Friday. 26 virus patients in Rome hospitals on Monday.
  • Fresh from Monday's night's 'Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown,' Megan Ware and Kate White will recreate the 4-foot by 4-foot showpiece today at Honeymoon Bakery in Rome.
  • Remembering Harold Storey, 99: A devoted husband and father; businessman and community leader; veteran of World War II.
  • Colleagues recall Scotty Clark's constant smile, incredible focus on his chamber duties -- and a love of Christmas music.
  • Buzz: Thursday's Love Feast will be take-out only. Here's how to help. Rome Floyd County Development Authority sets called meeting for Nov. 30.
  • Ware Mechanical Weather: Chilly morning with another due Wednesday. Just a trace of rain on Thanksgiving.
  • Obituaries: Mr. James Rodney "Buck" Burkhalter, J. Donald Jones, Mrs. Betty Ora Worfford.
  • 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

  • John McClellan's high school football playoff predictions: Darlington, Cedartown to stumble; Calhoun should move to next round. McClellan
  • Georgia at Georgia Tech, noon Saturday on NBC.
  • Your guide to the Thanksgiving weekend college football schedule (SEC, some ACC as well).
  • Sunday: Falcons at Jaguars, 1 p.m.
  • Latest updates from the Atlanta Falcons and Braves.

 

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