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Arrest reports for September 17

Arrest reports for September 17

Wednesday, September 17, 2025–10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged in 2023 armed robbery A man from Temple, Georgia, was booked into the Floyd County Jail on Tuesday on felony warrants charging him with robbery, aggravated assault, 1st-degree burglary, and criminal trespass. According to the warrants: 43-year-old David Gene Ray broke open the door…

Georgia Highlands College Reports Strong Year-Over-Year Growth in Economic Impact

Georgia Highlands College Reports Strong Year-Over-Year Growth in Economic Impact

Wednesday, September 17, 2025–10:05 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Highlands College continues to be a powerful driver of regional growth, according to the latest report from the University System of Georgia’s Selig Center for Economic Growth. The fiscal year 2024 analysis shows that GHC’s economic contributions rose across every major category compared to fiscal year 2023.  “These…

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center earns honor for heart attack care

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…

43 stores cited as part of COAM inspection conducted by Floyd County Police

43 stores cited as part of COAM inspection conducted by Floyd County Police

Wednesday, September 17, 2025–8:45 a.m. -FCPD News Release- The Floyd County Police Department recently conducted a compliance inspection of coin-operated amusement machines, commonly known as “ding-dings,” at several retail establishments throughout Floyd County. The inspection uncovered a substantial number of violations, prompting serious concerns about the machines’ impact on the well-being of local communities. The…

2025 Walk a Mile in Her Shows set for Saturday, October 4

2025 Walk a Mile in Her Shows set for Saturday, October 4

Tuesday, September 16, 2025–10:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Hospitality House for Women is gearing up for its annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event. Community members are invited to walk down Broad Street in women’s shoes to shed light on the fact that you can…

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