Atrium Health Floyd’s Dr. Kristin Ray Suggests Some Helpful Tips 

Menopause, mammograms and massive hormonal shifts. As women approach midlife (commonly described as between 40 and 65 years of age), there comes with it a new set of unique challenges.

At an age where many women are active caregivers and at the peak of their career, this can be a difficult time to be going through the emotional and physical changes that come with menopause. But for most women, getting older doesn’t mean their health has to take a downward spiral. “It’s never too late to adopt healthier habits,” said Dr. Kristin Ray, who sees patients at Atrium Health Floyd Primary Care Family Medicine at 28 John Davenport Drive, Rome.

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The Walker County Commissioners Meeting will be held tomorrow in LaFayette. The meeting takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Courthouse Annex III at 201 S Main Street and will be streamed live on the county’s Facebook page. You can see a complete agenda for tomorrow’s meeting below.  The public is invited to attend.

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Chattooga Family Connection is hosting its 8th Annual Home for the Holidays Food Distribution on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Community Resource Center of Chattooga on Eleanor Avenue in Summerville. The event is from 1 p. m. to 3 p. m. , providing one turkey breast per car to Chattooga County residents. Coordinator Maisha Ludy expressed gratitude for donations received, emphasizing the importance of community support. Families can enjoy a warm meal during the holiday season thanks to the generosity of contributors from around Chattooga County.

The Supreme Court of Georgia has decided that an open records lawsuit against Athens district attorney Deborah Gonzalez can move forward. This comes after arguments were made by Gonzalez that the state’s open records law does not apply to her as she is a constitutional officer of Georgia’s judicial branch. The lawsuit was initiated by Athens-Clarke County resident Jarrod Miller in June 2023, who sought public records regarding serious issues such as staff shortages and ineffective prosecutions in Gonzalez’s office. In response, Gonzalez claimed that Miller did not have the standing to file such a lawsuit. However, the Georgia Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Gonzalez did not demonstrate that the trial court made a reversible error when it rejected her arguments. The court also clarified that Gonzalez can be held liable in her official capacity as the custodian of public records.

A 34-year-old woman in Rome is accused of attacking a police officer after damaging a security camera and light fixture on a porch. Brandi Nicole Stone faces charges of felony obstruction of an officer and misdemeanor criminal damage to property. The resident reported Stone hitting things with a stick on the porch. Stone damaged a light fixture and security camera worth $250. When police arrived, they found Stone with her dogs and attempted to stop her from leaving. Stone began screaming and fighting.  The woman ordered one of her dogs to attack the officers. One of the officers was bitten on the arm and the ear. Stone was taken to jail where the arresting officer received stitches for the dog bite. She is being held on $7,900 bond.

Plans for a new luxury RV resort, DiVine Village, have been officially announced. Construction is slated to begin in early 2025 on a sprawling 110-acre site near Dahlonega.

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Waterfowl hunters can head to their favorite hunting ground for the Georgia duck hunting season when it opens on Sat., Nov. 23, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Youth, active military and veterans should take note of an early hunt opportunity Nov. 16-17.

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Floyd County Police say that a Chattooga County man was arrested recently after he was involved in an accident and then robbed the people he crashed his car into. Police say that forty-six-year-old Tyrone LaFochia Morgan of Lyerly was arrested at the Jack’s Restaurant on Shorter Avenue in Rome after he crashed his car into another’s and then robbed them. Reports said that Morgan, while possessing an unspecified weapon, threatened to kill the victim, a 39 year-old man, before stealing their car keys. Morgan is charged with armed robbery, theft by taking, terroristic threats and acts along with criminal trespass.

WHAT: Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will close the right northbound lane of I-75 on Wednesday, November 13 to repair the guardrail. Motorists should expect delays and use caution when traveling through the area.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 13 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

WHERE: The right northbound lane of I-75 will be closed near milepost 320