Kurt Stuenkel, president of Atrium Health Floyd in Rome, has been honored with the prestigious W. Daniel Barker Leadership Award by the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA). The award recognizes Stuenkel’s long-standing dedication to the health system and his successful efforts in fostering its growth to enhance community access to quality care.
A fatal collision on Highway 27 in Chattooga County nearly two years ago, which claimed the life of 42-year-old Jillian Ann Durgin, has now spurred a civil lawsuit alleging negligence. The incident occurred at the busy intersection of Highway 27 and Gore-Subligna Road.
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.
Blood Assurance and Chattooga County EMA / 911 are teaming up for a blood drive to be held at 170 Farrar Drive in Summerville on Friday, August 22, 2025 from 10 AM until 3 PM. In an effort to encourage blood donations, Blood Assurance is offering a $20 eGift card to all donors who participate in the drive. Donors are encouraged to sign up for the event by visiting www.bloodassurance.org/ahfloyd4 or calling 1-800-962-0628.
A 38-year-old Brookhaven man, identified by police as Christopher Duncan, has been arrested and charged with 66 counts of sexual exploitation of children for possessing pornographic material depicting minors. Investigators confirmed Duncan’s self-reported employment at the Georgia Aquarium, one of Atlanta’s most popular family attractions.
The Chattooga High School Auditorium is set to sparkle this Saturday as The Community Resource Center of Chattooga hosts its highly anticipated inaugural “Dancing With Our Local Stars-Chattooga Style” event. With just a few tickets remaining, the community is urged to secure their spots for an evening of entertainment benefiting a vital local cause.
Northwest Georgia residents should prepare for a sweltering weekend on Saturday, July 26th, and Sunday, July 27th, 2025, as temperatures are expected to soar into the low 90s, with heat index values approaching triple digits. The intense heat will be accompanied by a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms both days, offering brief relief but also potential hazards.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, July 26, 2025:
The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Department played a supporting role in a sweeping multi-state investigation that has led to the arrest of three individuals accused of operating a sophisticated bank fraud ring stretching across several states, including West Virginia.
This week, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced a groundbreaking agreement between the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and the University System of Georgia (USG) designed to significantly streamline the pathway for nursing students to achieve a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. This historic partnership marks the first of its kind following the approval of House Bill 192, a legislative effort focused on improving education and workforce development opportunities across the state.
