Polk County
Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Fondation awards Community Impact Grants
-Staff reports- The Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation has awarded $1.3 million in Community Impact Grants. This is the third grant cycle, with the money being split between more than 50 nonprofit organizations that help provide food, housing, mental health services, and access to care. The recipients include: Cedarto...
Jul 17, 2026
Georgia Power reaffirms longstanding commitment to make growth work for customers with Customer Protection Pledge
-Georgia Power News Release- With new residents moving to the state and large energy users like data centers and manufacturers choosing Georgia, Georgia Power continues to work to ensure that growth benefits all Georgia Power customers. The company has moved quickly to anticipate and effectively manage this growth with...
Jul 17, 2026
Georgia DPH addresses cyclosporiasis outbreak
-News Release- The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging Georgians to take extra precautions when purchasing, preparing, and consuming fresh fruits and vegetables to help prevent cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal disease. At this time, DPH is not aware of any Georgia-specific outbreaks, clusters, or potential ...
Jul 15, 2026
Northwest Georgia Charter Academy prepping for its first school year
-David Crowder, WRGA News- We are close to the start of the first-ever school year for the Northwest Georgia Charter Academy in Cave Spring. Teachers report on Monday, and several events to celebrate have been scheduled leading up to the first day of school on August 3. "We are asking for the community-every commu...
Jul 15, 2026
Railroad crossing on Byrd Station Road closed on Wednesday
-Floyd County Emergency Management- Norfolk Southern will close the railroad crossing on Byrd Station Road on Wednesday to complete repairs and maintenance. The intersection is located in southern Floyd County between Old Rockmart Road and the Polk County line. The closure is slated for 24 hours but could possibly be c...
Jul 14, 2026



