Centre, Alabama couple accused of misapproriating youth football league funds
Thursday, November 20, 2025–10:50 a.m. -WEIS Radio- A Centre couple has been arrested following a Grand Jury indictment related to the alleged misappropriation of funds from a local youth sports organization. David Akin and Beverly Akin, both of Centre, were taken into custody on Wednesday on charges of Theft of Property in the First Degree.…
Atrium Health Floyd’s second mammography coach having an impact
Wednesday, November 12, 2025–11:25 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd is celebrating the success of its second mobile mammography coach, which has already had a positive impact in its first six months of service, providing more than 1,700 screening mammograms to women in mostly rural areas of north Georgia and northeastern Alabama. A gathering was…
Man sought for attempted murder of Alabama deputy arrested in Floyd County
Saturday, November 8, 2025–3:00 p.m. -Staff reports- A man wanted for the attempted murder of a DeKalb County, Alabama, Sheriff’s deputy on October 29 was taken into custody Friday evening in Floyd County. According to Sheriff Nick Welden, the deputy attempted to stop a white van driven by 50-year-old Gary Jody Childers, who had an…
The Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation board pledges $30K to food service agencies
Friday, October 31, 2025–9:20 a.m. -Staff reports- The Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation board voted Thursday to provide financial support to seven food agencies throughout its service area. The initial total gift is for $30,000, divided among the agencies. The board is going to evaluate this issue on a weekly basis and will do more if…
Ensure a happy, safe Halloween
Tuesday, October 28, 2025–8:00 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- Parents who want Halloween to be fun and not frightful for little ghouls and goblins can take some pre-emptive steps to ensure a fun night. If you are already considering that perfect costume, safety considerations should be high on that list. “It’s important to make…
Atrium Health Floyd names Nurse of the Year
Tuesday, October 21, 2025–8:45 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd nurses and other teammates have been recognized as part of the organization’s Nursing Excellence Awards program, designed and developed by nurses for nurses. The program honors clinical direct patient care nurses, nurse leaders, and clinical or non-clinical nurse-led teams. Winners will be considered for division-level…
Pink Day stresses the importance of annual mammograms, breast health
Monday, October 13, 2025–10:45 a.m. -News Release- As northwest Georgia’s largest and longest-serving cancer care providers, Atrium Health Floyd + Harbin Clinic brings years of experience and collaboration to every patient’s care. For the 24th year, that expertise in the fight against breast cancer was illustrated Friday at Truett’s Chick-fil-A in Rome during National Mammography…
Illegal fighting event shut down in Cherokee County, Alabama
Tuesday, October 7, 2025–11:30 a.m. -WEIS Radio- Promoters of an illegal combat sports event could face decades in prison and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines after an event called “The Pit” was shut down by the Alabama Athletic Commission (AAC). The event took place Sept. 27 near Weiss Lake and was stopped in…
Atrium Health Floyd + Harbin Clinic schedule Breast Cancer Awareness events
Saturday, October 4, 2025–6:00 p.m. -News Release- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic will be spreading the message that there’s power in knowing, urging women to get an annual mammogram in the fight against breast cancer. Pink is the nationally recognized color for breast cancer awareness, and Atrium…
Update on fatal ATV accident in Alabama
Tuesday, September 30, 2025–9:55 a.m. -WEIS Radio- New details have been released in connection with the late August accident at Indian Mountain ATV Park in Cherokee County, Alabama, that claimed the lives of two adults and left seven children injured. According to official incident reports, confirmed by WEIS News in Centre, the driver of the…
Groundbreaking prostate surgery performed at Atrium Health Floyd
Saturday, September 27, 2025–7:10 p.m. -News Release- A Harbin Clinic surgeon has been the first in northwest Georgia to perform an innovative robotic surgery that offers relief to men with enlarged prostates. The surgery was completed at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center. Aquablation therapy uses a real-time, ultrasound-guided, robotic-assisted, heat-free waterjet to remove excess prostate…
Longtime pediatrician recognized as Chair Emeritus of Floyd Healthcare Management Inc. board
Thursday, September 25, 2025–10:55 a.m. -News Release- Dr. George Bosworth, former chair of Floyd Healthcare Management Inc. (FHMI) and retired Harbin Clinic pediatrician, is retiring from his board position and has been named FHMI Chair Emeritus. Building on a family legacy, Dr. Bosworth established his pediatrics practice at Harbin Clinic in 1989. Over the next…
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center earns honor for heart attack care
Wednesday, September 17, 2025–9:10 a.m. -News Release- Northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama residents who may be experiencing a heart attack or chest pain can look to Atrium Health Floyd for the highest level of care, and that care begins even before they arrive at the hospital. The American College of Cardiology has recognized Atrium Health…
Kurt Stuenkel honored for support of Georgia Highlands College
Monday, September 15, 2025–10:40 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd President Kurt Stuenkel has received the University System of Georgia Regents Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award in recognition of his support of Georgia Highlands College. A strong advocate for education and workforce development, Stuenkel has played a pivotal role in forging Atrium…
“Thorough” investigation into deadly ATV crash continues
Tuesday, September 2, 2025–11:10 a.m. -Staff reports- As the community continues to mourn the loss of two Rome residents in a tragic ATV accident in Cherokee County, Alabama, over the Labor Day weekend, authorities continue to investigate how it happened and what can be done to keep it from happening again. A side-by-side RZR carrying…
Two Rome residents killed in ATV accident in Alabama, seven others injured
Sunday, August 31, 2025–11:00 a.m. -WEIS Radio/Staff reports- The investigation into an ATV crash that claimed two lives and left seven others injured continues. The incident occurred just before 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Mountain ATV Park in Cherokee County, Alabama. According to EMA Director Shawn Rogers, a side-by-side RZR carrying nine occupants had…
Man facing charges following a crash in the Coosa area Wednesday
Thursday, August 14, 2025–4:37 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Centre, Alabama, man is facing charges following a crash in the Coosa area on Wednesday morning. According to a Floyd County Police Department report: A patrol officer was on Alabama Highway near Emerson Drive when he observed a vehicle traveling 82 in a 45 mph…
Advocate Health’s commitment to rural community health care highlighted in new report
Thursday, August 14, 2025–10:25 a.m. -Advocate Health News Release- Advocate Health’s commitment to provide access to care for all is showcased in a new report detailing the health system’s sweeping and deep commitment to providing high-quality and innovative health care to rural communities. The white paper, published this week at AdvocateHealth.org/RuralCare, provides a big-picture look at…
Atrium Health Floyd’s paper dolls returning for fall road race
Wednesday, July 30, 2025–11:21 a.m. -News Release- Get ready to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month with the Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K, sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd. This year’s event, organized by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27, at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. The 5K –…
Atrium Health Floyd pediatrician Dr. Mark Boudreau offers back-to-school tips
Tuesday, July 29, 2025–11:10 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- Even though summers are short, getting back into a consistent school routine can be challenging. Dr. Mark Boudreau, a pediatrician at Atrium Health Floyd Pediatrics Shorter Ave., offers some tips for success “You can help your child thrive during the school year by supporting healthy…