Local News

Tips to protect against heatstroke, heat exhaustion

Tips to protect against heatstroke, heat exhaustion

Friday, July 25, 2025–12:10 p.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- We will see some of the hottest temperatures of the summer in the coming days with the thermometer approaching 100 degrees, and it’s important to protect yourself and your loved ones from heat exhaustion and heatstroke during this sizzling summer. Children are smaller than adults,…

AdventHealth offering Angioscreens during August

AdventHealth offering Angioscreens during August

Friday, July 25, 2025–12:00 p.m. -News Release- For the month of August, the AdventHealth AngioScreen bus will be available. Monday, August 4 – 8 am to 3 pm, AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Trion Wednesday, August 13– 8 am to 3 pm, AdventHealth Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine at Cedartown Thursday, August 14…

Sheriff Santa golf tournament returns

Sheriff Santa golf tournament returns

Friday, July 25, 2025–11:45 a.m. -News Release- The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce the return of their Sheriff Santa program, an incredible initiative that brings holiday cheer to children in Floyd County who need it most. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of individuals, businesses, and organizations, they were able to provide gifts to…

Atrium Health Floyd president wins prestigious Georgia Hospital Association award

Atrium Health Floyd president wins prestigious Georgia Hospital Association award

Friday, July 25, 2025–11:30 a.m. -GHA News Release- The Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) has presented its prestigious W. Daniel Barker Leadership Award to Kurt Stuenkel, president of Atrium Health Floyd in Rome. Stuenkel was honored for his longtime leadership of the health system and his success in leading its growth to ensure increased access to…

Arrest reports for July 25

Arrest reports for July 25

Friday, July 25, 2025–11:23 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Woman kicked deputy during arrest A West Rome woman is facing felony and misdemeanor obstruction charges following an incident at her Cottage Circle home. According to Floyd County Jail records: Deputies were attempting to arrest 40-year-old Chassitty Leane Hight on a probation violation warrant when…

Facebook