In a meeting held yesterday morning, Commissioner Elsberry announced that the panel had selected Yancey Robinson as the new Public Works Director. Robinson will replace current Director Joe Reed.
Rep. Eddie Lumsden has sent out his week 6 update from the Capitol. In this weeks update, Rep. Lumsden gives insight into legislation such as, HB 163, which seeks to automatically enroll thousands of Georgia’s most vulnerable children in Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids Program. Currently some 120,000 children are enrolled in SNAP but are missing state health benefits due to multiple forms. This bill looks to “express lane” those individuals. House Bill 146 passed giving state employees extended parental leave, now up to 120 hours or 3 weeks. Rep. Lumsden and his colleagues work diligently to pass House bills before Day 28, or “Crossover Day,” which is the last day that a House bill can pass in the House Chamber and still be eligible to become law this session. You can read the full update below.
Eleven community leaders are training to become More Heart Ambassadors for Floyd, volunteering to raise awareness about cardiovascular health through community programs and outreach.
The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District is ending its nearly yearlong operation of free COVID-19 testing sites effective Thursday, February 25, with the closing of that day’s site in Walker County.
The Trion Fire Department got an early start on Monday morning when they were called out to rescue some hikers that were lost near the Narrows on Taylor Ridge.
Not only is February National Heart Month, but it is known for the month of showing love on Valentine’s Day. The Summerville Main Street organization had a vision to not only decorate a downtown to spread some local love, but to also bring awareness of National Heart Month.
A 72 year old Chickamauga man has been arrested by Walker County Sheriff’s Office detectives after an investigation revealed he had been molesting a female juvenile for several years, according to Sheriff Steve Wilson.
Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry has appointed Public Works Employee Yancey Robinson as the new director of Chattooga County Public Works, replacing longtime Public Works Director Joe Reed. WZQZ News will have more on this story.
Floyd Medical Center will construct a $4 million helipad for air ambulances at the North Second Avenue entrance to the hospital’s Emergency Care Center (ECC) as the hospital continues to enhance its trauma services. The expenditure was approved Monday by the Floyd Healthcare Management Inc. board.
Former Georgia U.S. Senator David Perdue will not run in 2022.