Cherokee County, Alabama

Cancer Navigators’ annual Daisy Drop scheduled for April 27

Sunday, April 6, 2025–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Cancer Navigators’ annual Daisy Drop will take place on Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. This year, participants will meet at the Heritage Park Pavilion and walk to the Chief John Ross Memorial Bridge at the Town Green, led by Sunshine Bitner, a cancer survivor and Cancer Navigators…

Atrium Health Floyd eases masking and visitor restrictions

Thursday, March 27, 2025–12:35 p.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd is lifting temporary masking and visitor restrictions due to a steady decrease in respiratory illnesses among patients and teammates. The change will take effect at 7 a.m. Thursday, March 27. Additionally, children 12 and under will again be able to visit Atrium Health Floyd Medical…

Atrium Health Floyd holding Career Fair Thursday at Rome Civic Center

Wednesday, March 18, 2025–9:55 p.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd will hold a Career Fair this Thursday, March 20, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Rome Civic Center, 400 Civic Center Drive. Both clinical and non-clinical opportunities are available at multiple locations. Drop-ins are welcome; applicants can also pre-register here: https://bit.ly/4gU4v9H While people…

Cherokee County celebrates opening of Women’s Imaging Suite

Sunday, March 16, 2025–1:30 a.m. -News Release- A new Women’s Imaging Suite that officially opened Thursday at Atrium Health Floyd Cherokee Medical Center provides women in northeast Alabama easier access to lifesaving mammograms and also represents Atrium Health Floyd’s continued commitment to expand services at the rural hospital. “We have been successful in this era…

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

March 14th, 2025 – 3:20 PM The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued an updated briefing on the severe weather threat for Saturday through Sunday, March 15-16, 2025. A significant severe weather outbreak is expected across much of Alabama and Northwest GA, with the…

As March rolls in, Georgia gas prices down slightly

Monday, March 3, 2025–11:55 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average continues its descent at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 1 cent more than a month ago, and…

Fire Danger Statement

Wednesday, February 26, 2025–9:35 a.m. -Staff reports- Low relative humidity, winds, and dry conditions have heightened the risk of grass fires in North Georgia. A number of out-of-control grass fires were reported to Floyd County E-911 on Tuesday, and the National Weather Service issued a Fire Danger Statement, which is in effect from noon until…

Vehicle involved in Alabama pursuit crashes in Floyd County, killing the driver

Monday, February 24, 2025–6:00 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash near the Alabama state line early Monday morning. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Deputy had been pursuing a Chevrolet Camaro on Alabama State Route 20, crossing into Floyd County. After losing sight of…

Narcotics investigation leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Centre

February 24th, 2025 – 1:55 PM WRGA Staff Reports – A Centre man is behind bars after authorities uncovered a significant stash of fentanyl and methamphetamine during a narcotics investigation earlier this week. According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, investigators and deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on Cedar Bluff Road, where…

Stolen vehicle investigation leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Cloudland community

Thursday, February 20, 2025–6:30 p.m. -Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office News Release- According to Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff Jeff Shaver: Sheriff’s Office Investigators were alerted to a stolen vehicle with a switched tag located at a property on County Road 66. The vehicle confirmed stolen from Gordon County, Georgia, was just the tip of the…

Winter Weather Advisory expanded

Wednesday, February 19, 2025–9:23 a.m. -National Weather Service- The Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded since the previous update last night to include Bartow, Cherokee, Haralson, Paulding, and Polk Counties out of an abundance of caution. The watch area already included Floyd, Gordon, and Chattooga Counties. It is in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday. The…

Nurse Receives DAISY Award for Outstanding Compassion

Saturday, February 8, 2025–4:30 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- Daniela Huggins was at a sad place at the right time, and her calming influence made an impression on her teammates as she comforted a woman who had no family present as she passed. As the patient neared the end of her life, Huggins, a…

Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation accepting grant proposals

Tuesday, February 4, 2025–8:55 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation’s 2025 Community Impact Grant cycle has opened and the deadline for submitting proposals is Feb. 28. Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation was established in 2021 as a result of the strategic combination of Floyd and Atrium Health. The Foundation currently has assets valued at more than…

Atrium Health Floyd again hosting EMS Trauma Summit

Monday, February 3, 2025–10:45 a.m. -News Release- For the second consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd and the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association will hold an EMS Trauma Summit at The Forum River Center in downtown Rome. The summit, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 19, offers EMS members from across the state…

Cherokee AL jury convicts man of murder in 2022 case

January 24th, 2025 – 3:00 PM Press Release: District Attorney of the 9th Judicial Circuit of DeKalb & Cherokee AL Counties – District Attorney Summer Summerford announced on Friday that Eric Kyle Hooper was convicted by a Cherokee County jury of murder for the 2022 death of Lachancey Williams. On March 15, 2022, during routine…

Winter weather update

Wednesday, January 8, 2025–4:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 7 a.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Saturday. The National Weather Service held a briefing on Wednesday afternoon, and here’s what we know. The onset of precipitation is expected from west to east sometime in the very early morning hours…

Stay safe this sick season: Community steps to prevent the spread of rising respiratory illness

Wednesday, January 8, 2025–9:40 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- As respiratory illnesses rise, Atrium Health Floyd is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves and those around them. Simple actions, like staying current on vaccinations, practicing good hygiene, and staying home when unwell, can help keep individuals, families, and communities safer this sick…

Cherokee AL Sheriff’s Office to use drone tech in critical situations

January 3rd, 2025 – 11:00 AM Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (Alabama) – Sheriff Jeff Shaver announced that the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is now operating an unmanned aerial system (UAS) Aviation Unit which is a cutting-edge drone program designed to enhance our capabilities in public safety and emergency response. The drones allow for very rapid…

Atrium Health Floyd celebrates first baby of the New Year

Wednesday, January 1, 2025–2:25 p.m. -News Release- Congratulations to Benjamin and Sandra Perez, of Cedartown, who are the proud parents of the first baby born in 2025 at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center. Dylan Perez arrived Wednesday at 4:24 a.m. He weighed in at 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 inches long. Dylan has…

Atrium Health Floyd raises minimum wage for teammates

Wednesday, January 1, 2025–2:20 p.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic have announced a significant investment in their Georgia and Alabama workforce, raising the minimum starting rate, or the minimum hourly wage, to $16, effective Jan. 12. The increase recognizes teammates’ contributions to making communities better while also strengthening the health system’s impact on…