What's growing around 'Little Garden' on Dean Avenue? Collision kills Polk man. Greater Community Bank earns 'best bank to work for' honor, in part for pandemic assistance.

Today's first headlines:

• Business: Suddenly a lot of activity at the 'Little Garden' area on Dean Avenue in East Rome.
• Monday morning collision kills Cedartown man, 65.
• Business: Greater Community Bank's extra efforts to assist employees during the pandemic helps secure place on 'Best Banks to Work' national list.
• 35 patients in Atrium Health Floyd, Redmond on Monday, down 4 from Friday. Schools: 3 student cases Monday at Floyd Schools. No Monday report from the state.
• Buzz: Elections board certifies last week's Rome City Commission, School Board votes. Good turnout as 2021 Chili-Fest winners named.
• Ware Mechanical Weather: Mid 70s return for a few days before a chilly weekend arrives.
• Obituaries: Ms. Mary Elizabeth Diamond, Benjamin Franklin "Benny" Lansdell, Brittany Nicole Carver Walters, Mr. Thomas Wayne Williams.
• 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
• Berry closes out the season at home Saturday while Shorter will be on the road.
• Atlanta Falcons at Dallas, 1 p.m. Sunday.
• More on Armuchee XC (x 2).
• Rome Braves now have Atlanta World Series' gear.