Category Archives: Floyd County

Christian Hurd drops out of race for Congress
Sunday, February 1, 2026--2:30 p.m. -Staff reports- Christian Hurd, one of the congressional candidates seeking to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, has withdrawn from the race. Hurd released a statemen...
David Crowder Feb 01, 2026

Qualifying for Special Election for State Senate ends on Monday
Sunday, February 1, 2026--1:25 p.m. -Staff reports- Qualifying concludes Monday for the District 53 seat in the Georgia State Senate. The Special Election will be held on March 10 in Catoosa, Chattoog...
David Crowder Feb 01, 2026

Atrium Health Floyd offering free blood pressure checks, heart education this February
Sunday, February 1, 2026--1:23 p.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd will offer free blood pressure checks and heart education at two events this February in observation of American Heart Month: Fre...
David Crowder Feb 01, 2026

Impact checks provide clear snapshot of progress at Rome City Schools
Sunday, February 1, 2026--1:10 p.m. -Rome City Schools News Release- Rome City Schools' commitment to student success was on full display Thursday as district leaders and principals shared a comprehen...
David Crowder Feb 01, 2026

Extreme Cold Warning issued
Saturday, January 31, 2026--2:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for our area. Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from as cold as 15 d...
David Crowder Jan 31, 2026

Snowy Saturday in Northwest Georgia
Saturday, January 31, 2026--1:30 p.m. -Staff reports- "Avoid the area of Vinson Mtn Road, from Jackson Road to the Paulding County Line. The road is impassable at the time and is shut down until it is...
David Crowder Jan 31, 2026

Candidate qualifying for Georgia State Senate, District 53
Friday, January 30, 2026--9:10 a.m. -Staff reports- Qualifying is underway for the District 53 seat in the Georgia State Senate. The Special Election will be held on March 10 in Catoosa, Chattooga, Da...
David Crowder Jan 30, 2026

Snow, extreme cold in the forecast
Friday, January 30, 2026--7:00 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of Northwest Georgia from 7 pm tonight until 7 pm Saturday. Snow is expected, with tot...
David Crowder Jan 30, 2026

Exteme cold on the way for North and Central Georgia this weekend
Thursday, January 29, 2026--7:00 p.m. -National Weather Service- An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect for all of North Georgia from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. Dangerously cold wind chill...
David Crowder Jan 29, 2026

Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic substantially raise teammate minimum wage
Thursday, January 29, 2026--11:00 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic are making a significant additional investment into their local workforce, announcing an increase in the min...
David Crowder Jan 29, 2026
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