Election day and picking the people who decide 'how we live,' 'what we learn.' 3 more COVID deaths posted Monday in NW Georgia; 35 virus patients in Rome hospitals. Another close call fire in Chattooga. Great weather today; changes by Thursday.

Today's first headlines:

• Election Day: What to know about today's vote. Precincts open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Who's on the ballot; where to vote.
• 3 more COVID deaths posted Monday in NW Georgia; 1 more probable case. 35 virus patients at Atrium Health Floyd, Redmond on Monday, up 3.
• Close call Monday at Thatcher's BBQ in Summerville. Earlier: Around 100 firefighters from three states helped contain blaze at Mount Vernon Mills; no injuries and minimal damage reported.
• Buzz: Rome-Floyd Planning Commission meets Thursday. Also that morning: Rome's Downtown Development Authority. Honors for Berry's Viking Fusion.
• Ware Mechanical Weather: Beautiful weather to vote today; mid 50s starting Wednesday; half-inch of rain due Thursday.
• Obituaries: Mr. TiMon Davier Adams, Mr. John Paul Bartlett Jr., Mr. Joe Baxter, Mr. James Robert "Shorty" Gray.
• 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

• John McClellan's high school picks: What this Friday's games mean to the playoffs. McClellan
• Braves vs. Astros in game six of the World Series tonight at 8 on Fox.
• Max Fried starting for Atlanta.
• Georgia hopes for good news in first College Football Playoff rankings out tonight.
• Berry away, Shorter home this Saturday.
• Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Sunday.