New Technology Playing Role In Diagnosing Strokes

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center is now using patient-centered technology to better diagnose and monitor those who have suffered a stroke.

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Retired State Trooper Running For Sheriff In Walker County

Retired Georgia State Patrol Troop Commander Don Stultz Jr. announced he is running for Sheriff of neighboring Walker County.  Stultz, a native of LaFayette, will be facing off against longtime incumbent Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson.

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Closed Store Concerns Some Residents

The Dollar General store located on Commerce Street was closed earlier this month after a portion of the roof collapsed in the receiving area.  The store, located in the old Piggly Wiggly building at the corner of Kelly Street is one of several Dollar General’s operated in Chattooga County, but the store being closed is making it difficult on some area residents.

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Military Police Arrest Man On Northwest Georgia County’s Warrant

A Fort Moore, Georgia man, reported to be an active duty soldier in the Army, was arrested last week Muscogee County (Georgia) by military police on request of Gordon County Sheriff’s Detectives after an online undercover investigation.

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Governor Appoints Northwest Georgia Woman To State Nursing Board

On Thursday of last week, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced the appointment of several people to state boards, including a Northwest Georgia woman who is an employee of AtriumHealth Floyd.

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LaFayette Man Indicted For Burglary In Summerville

A thirty-two-year-old LaFayette man was indicted by the Chattooga County Grand Jury in connection with a wire-theft on Commerce Street in Summerville that happened in October of last year.

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Man Accused Of Neglecting Disabled Woman

A sixty-year-old Rome man has been charged with neglect of a disabled or elderly person, exploitation of the disabled or elderly, theft by taking, and 3rd-degree forgery.

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GNTC Announces GOAL Finalists

Four Georgia Northwestern Technical College students have been selected as the college’s finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Trish Wiggins, coordinator for the college’s GOAL program.

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City Of Menlo Asks Water Customers To Check For Leaks

With the subfreezing temperatures in our area over the past several days, the City of Menlo believes that there might be undiscovered leaks or busted water pipes.  Jeff Keen with the City of Menlo told WZQZ News on Saturday afternoon that the city’s reservoir level indicates that there is a large amount of water being used.

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Arrest Report – Saturday – January 20, 2024

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, January 20, 2024:

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