2022 preview: Rush of new restaurants to continue. COVID: 39 patients in Rome hospitals; 289 new cases here in a day. 2 more Bartow deaths. Severe weather possible later today, overnight.

Today's first headlines:

• 2022 dining: Wings, onion rings and a taste of Louisiana on the menu for foodies in the new year -- as is a returning favorite with a different concept.
• 39 virus patients in Rome hospitals Tuesday, up 5 in a day. 2 more COVID deaths in Bartow. 289 new cases in NW Georgia since Monday.
• Ware Mechanical Weather alert: 'Slight risk' of thunderstorms, even tornadoes for NW Georgia this afternoon, overnight.
• Buzz: Donations being accepted today, Thursday for pets in tornado-ravaged Kentucky. Floyd Republican Women meet Jan. 4.
• Obituaries: Paul L. Coryea, Mr. Carl Gibson, Randy Lee Gunnells, Mr. John Heath, Walter C. Reed, Mrs. Shirley Mae Payne Sargent, Sara Wigley Stewart, Al Smith Willingham 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

• Georgia vs. Michigan, Orange Bowl, 7:30 p.m. Friday
• Alabama vs. Cincinnati, Cotton Bowl, 3:30 p.m. Friday.
• College bowl updates.
• Falcons home at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Sunday, Fox 5, 92.9 FM and Le Mejor.
• Bowl updates and COVID issues.
• Model's Big Blue Classic continues.