Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Cartersville child, mother killed in house fire. Pepperell High grad hopes to take his 'ill' (cool) fashion ideas global. Darlington launching leadership institute.

Today's first headlines:

  • House fire in Cartersville claims 14-month-old girl and her mother. Close to 100 people have died statewide in house fires this year.
  • Business: Pepperell High grad grows business idea of crafting T-shirts into a 'cool' fashion company 'Globally Ill' with a Dec. 17 show to showcase latest designs. Also: Rome's Downtown Development Authority meets Thursday.
  • Education: Darlington launching leadership institute in association with UGA's Fanning program.
  • It's official: Cartersville's Dec. 2 Christmas parade was one for the books: Record attendance, most entries ever and $27,000 to help children's charities. Another big plus: Successful live streaming of the event.
  • Buzz: Santa for Seniors seeks names of those in need. Key household/electronics recycling dates set for 2022. PFLAG offering online seminars. Symphony Dickens' performance is Dec. 19.
  • Ware Mechanical Weather: Several cooler days and then right back the 70s Friday and Saturday. More rain due, too.
  • Obituaries: James Leroul Ashley Jr., Thomas Juds "Tommy" Bollen, Mrs. Dorothy Ruth Fleming McLemore, Edith Martha Joy Mitchell, Karen Louise Estes Stallings.
  • 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 final high school football picks of the season. Calhoun in for a rough time vs. Warner Robins on Saturday afternoon. Plus: state predictions. McClellan
  • CBS says Major League lockout shouldn't impact 2022 minors (Rome Braves).
  • Georgia vs. Michigan, Orange Bowl, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31. Alabama vs. Cincinnati, Cotton Bowl, 3:30 p.m. Dec.31.
  • Atlanta Falcons at Carolina on Sunday, 1 p.m.

 

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