First National Community Bank headlines. Sunday’s weather looks nasty — but more rain with a bit of snow. Latest updates. COVID: After 115 days, Polk man out of hospital. Rome, Floyd schools cancel in-person classes today. 8 more deaths; 711 new cases.

Today’s first headlines:

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Lots of rain late Saturday into Sunday, a dusting of snow and concerns about icy roads early Monday.
Health: Cedartown man, 44, leaves Floyd after 115 days of care for COVID, including weeks on a ventilator. Rehab ‘was very tough,’ he says, while caregivers were ‘patient and understanding.’
COVID on campus: Rome switches to ‘flexible’ (at home) learning Friday because of COVID staff illnesses; Floyd cancels classes Friday and Tuesday for the same reason. Berry: 177 student, staff cases since Jan. 1.
6 more dead in Bartow, 1 each in Floyd, Polk; together they push COVID death toll here to 1,100. Also, 711 new reports on Thursday push region’s virus count to 60,594. Rome hospitals treating 145 patients with virus.

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From the political popcorn machine — call him the Mayor Whisperer. Plus: Why we have 4 GOP candidates in that state Senate race.
3-Dot Buzz: Of trains, dining comebacks and state refund checks
Peaks & Valleys. Thanks to Ball, our cup (aluminum!) runneth over.

Also today:

Groundbreaking set for Jan. 28 on $20 million South Meadows community in South Rome.
Eagle watch 2022: The first of two eggs in the Berry eagles’ nest has hatched; meet B-15.
Buzz: Rome’s Clocktower turning 150 years old; what’s planned to mark the anniversary. Latest update on railroad/street updates.
Obituaries: Lynne Sherri Mills, perhaps the most unique obituary you’ll read this year. Also: Mr. Villane Andre Craig, Henry Ford “Hank” Jackson III, Lynn Vence Ozment, Mr. Hartwell Wash Jr.
Dining: Public Health restaurant inspection scores, Tuesday-Saturday.
Crimewatch brought to you by Big Dan’s Car Wash. Updates on arrests.

More debate about high school classifications as bills filed in General Assembly.
Latest on Saturday’s championship celebration in Athens.
Wild card weekend in NFL; Falcons’ updates.
Community sports calendar for NW Georgia.

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