Saluting those who served our nation on this Veterans Day. COVID claims 6 more NW Georgians. Acworth man charged with killing mother of 4. Update on August 2019 dismemberment case.

Today's first headlines:

• 6 more COVID deaths posted in NW Georgia Wednesday plus another 'probable' death. 29 patients in Atrium Health Floyd, Redmond on Wednesday, down 3.
• Acworth man faces murder charges in the death of a Rome mother of four.
• Polk County Police: Chase that started in Gordon County, continued through Floyd ends in Rockmart with suspect's arrest (as bystanders played the 'Cops' theme nearby).
• Cartersville man sentenced to 14 years following federal investigation into drug distribution ring that included the finding of a woman's dismembered body in Bartow in August 2019.
• Citing 'pending legislation,' Floyd elections board postpones Friday interviews with four chief clerk candidates.
• Updated: How Northwest Georgians are remembering our service personnel this Veterans Day.
• Education: Honors for members of Georgia Northwestern's Human Lactation program. Georgia Highlands drops application fee this month. Also: Dental hygiene instructor brings a unique resume to the program. Floyd School Board meets Monday.
• Buzz: Salvation Army's Family Store comes home to Second Avenue on Monday. How to help with today's Bartow County's Can-a-Thon.
• Ware Mechanical Weather: About a half-inch of rain expected today hopefully holding off until after Veterans Day remembrances.
• Obituaries: Kenneth Wayne Cheatwood, Mr. Billy R. Spears.
• 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 football playoff predictions: Seven of 11 area teams will make it to the second round after this weekend. McClellan
• Cartersville wins appeal over classification; Calhoun's bid rejected; region assignments due today.
• Expect cooler temperatures for Friday, Saturday high school playoffs.
• Big honors for Berry Volleyball.
• Berry football closes out the season at home Saturday while Shorter will be on the road.
• Atlanta Falcons at Dallas, 1 p.m. Sunday.