27th person dies on Rome/Floyd roads this year. Newsletter: Wet blanket welcome for Varsity, Dunkin, Clocktower lights. Plus: Peaks & Valleys. We'll end year on a warm, wet note.

Today's first headlines:

 

Floyd County accident claims passenger, a 28-year-old Rockmart woman; driver in serious condition. She's the 27th person to die on Rome/Floyd roads this year.

 

Newsletter:

• A wet blanket reception for The Varsity, Dunkin....
• ... And for the changing lights of the Clocktower.
• Tough year for Shorter athletics off the field.
• Pip watch begins for the Berry eagles (see our live link).
• Five-part look at what's ahead in 2022 starts later this week.
• Peaks & Valleys.

Also today:

• Ware Mechanical Weather: Temperatures rising as we count down to New Year's Eve. Expected 1.50 inches of rain through Friday.
• Obituaries: Mrs. Viola Irene Burkhalter, Mrs. Barbara Ann (Burkhalter) Garrison.
• 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

• Falcons hang on for 20-16 win over Detroit.
• Next for Falcons: At Buffalo on Jan. 2.
• Rome High basketball (boys and girls) play at State Farm Arena today.
• Model's Big Blue Classic is Tuesday-
• Darlington boys no. 6 in latest basketball rankings.
• Georgia vs. Michigan, Orange Bowl, 7:30 p.m. Friday.
• Alabama vs. Cincinnati, Cotton Bowl, 3:30 p.m. Friday.