Bistro on the move in downtown Rome? Thatcher's reopens in Summerville. Jamwich hints? Better get that tree soon; one lot already closed. 529 COVID cases here in two weeks.

Today's first headlines:

• Dining: Bistro 208 on the move? (we've already had a Bistro 239). Thatcher's barbecue reopens in Summerville after Nov. 1 fire. Jamwich post: 'Exciting things are in the works!'
• With Christmas a week from Saturday, your tree options are getting trimmed. Silver Creek is in the final days; Icicle Mountain already has called it a season.
• NW Georgia records 529 new COVID cases in two weeks with Floyd showing 193 and Bartow 153. Georgia posted 2,054 new cases on Wednesday.
• Buzz: Sexual Assault Center names 2022 executive team. RPD car seat safety event is Dec. 20 at Georgia Northwestern.
• Ware Mechanical Weather: A typical late fall weekend -- 67 today, low 70s Friday and Saturday, mid 50s Sunday with a little rain mixed in.
• Services set for Fred Taylor: The family will receive friends Friday evening; funeral Saturday at First Baptist Church of Rome.
• Obituaries: Lance Lane Carter, Mr. Jimmy Lee Crowder, Jordan Chappell Dupeire, Jamie Johnson, Mr. Jimmy Joe "Joey" Lemming II, Mr. Donald Lee McClain, Louise Hilmer Sanderson, Mrs. Brenda Sims, Mr. Brian Keith Tuck Jr.
• 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

• High school Christmas tournament. Eight games starting at 4 p.m. plus Wednesday results.
• Falcons at 49ers, 4:05 p.m. Sunday on CBS.
• Georgia vs. Michigan, Orange Bowl, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31.
• Alabama vs. Cincinnati, Cotton Bowl, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 31.