Atrium Health Floyd and Chattooga Freestanding Emergency Department have teamed up with Blood Assurance to host a blood drive on Monday, August 4th from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. The event will take place at 13583 Highway 27, Trion, GA 30753.
For the month of August, the AdventHealth AngioScreen bus will be available:
Monday, August 4 | 8am to 3pm, 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 | 7 am to 3 pm, AdventHealth Gordon
Wednesday, August 20 | 8 am to 3 pm, AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Adairsville
An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening designed to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke. This painless assessment delivers immediate results at the time of screening. An AngioScreen includes carotid artery screening ultrasound looking for plaque (the leading cause of stroke), 5 lead EKG of the heart rhythm, ankle brachial indices and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening. If you have any of the following risk factors, you should consider scheduling your appointment today:
- Age 55 or above
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- History of smoking
- Family history of stroke
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Family history of heart attack
- A personal medical history of other cardiovascular issues
The screening is $85 per person and is HSA eligible. To register for this screening, contact Madelyn.Byars@adventhealth.com or visit https://bit.ly/3YHbSvl.
A district-wide Meet the Teacher event is planned for all schools in the Chattooga County School system coming up on Thursday, July 24th. The meetings will be held from 4 PM until 6 PM. This includes Menlo Elementary, Lyerly Elementary, Leroy Massey Elementary, Summerville Middle School and Chattooga High School. More information is available on the school’s individual websites. The first day back to school for all students in the Chattooga County School system is July 25th.
There’s Hope For The Hungry will be distributing free food at South Summerville Baptist Church Wednesday July 16th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. No ID is required. Food must be picked up in person.
The Chattooga Senior Center is preparing to host a community event, inviting everyone to their upcoming Indoor Yard Sale and Bake Sale on Friday, July 18th, 2025. The event will run from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at their facility located at 184 Senior Drive, Summerville, GA 30747.
The Chattooga County chapter of the SongFarmers Gathering invites local music enthusiasts and community members to their next meeting, set for Saturday, July 12, at 2 p.m. The gathering, known for its vibrant community spirit and love for music, will take place at the Summerville Recreation Center, conveniently located off Highway 100.
Get ready for some fall fun! The Trion Recreation Center is now accepting registrations for a variety of fall sports programs for children ages 5-12. With options ranging from volleyball to football, there’s something for every young athlete!
Get ready to rev your engines and make a difference! The “Thunder for Hunger” motorcycle ride is scheduled for Saturday, July 12th, kicking off at 12:30 PM from the Trion Wal-Mart located at 13427 US-27, Trion, GA 30753. This exciting event is being held to support the Bill Champion Team’s endeavor to win the People’s Choice award at the upcoming “Dancing with Our Stars” event, with all proceeds directly benefiting the Community Resource Center of Chattooga.
The Georgia Sunrays Softball Teams are excited to announce their inaugural Georgia Sunrays Beauty Pageant, a vibrant fundraising event designed to support their young athletes’ aspirations on and off the diamond. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 19th, 2025. Doors will open at 10:00 AM, with the first age division taking the stage at 12:00 PM. The event will be held at the Chattooga County Ag Center, promising a fun-filled day for participants and spectators alike.