Austin Sisk was honored April 27 as the Atrium Health Floyd Good Samaritan Volunteer of the Year, marking a remarkable milestone in his recovery journey following a life-threatening accident in 2022.
Student-athletes at Chattooga High School and Trion High School will have an opportunity to receive free sports physicals ahead of the upcoming school year.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at 8 a.m. at Atrium Health Floyd Physical Therapy and Rehab, located on Highway 27 in Summerville.
Officials say the annual screening is open to students entering grades 9 through 12 and is required for participation in high school athletics. The physicals will include a review of medical history, vision exams, blood pressure checks, orthopedic screenings, and general sports evaluations.
Students must bring a completed and updated GHSA sports physical form in order to be seen. Parents or guardians are also required to complete and sign all necessary paperwork prior to the appointment.
Organizers say the event helps ensure student-athletes are prepared and cleared for participation while also making the process more accessible for families across Chattooga County and Trion.
A new youth recreation project is moving ahead in Summerville after City Council approved the purchase of a $142,500 Musco mini-pitch soccer system earlier this year for the Fairway Recreation Center.
A Summerville woman was arrested following an incident at Atrium Health Floyd involving hospital security.
According to reports, Treva Misuni Wiggins, 43, of Summerville, was taken into custody after allegedly yelling at security staff. Authorities say Wiggins had been instructed to leave the hospital when she stopped and began raising her voice.
When officers arrived on the scene, reports indicate Wiggins refused commands to place her hands behind her back.
She was arrested and charged with criminal trespass and obstruction.
Atrium Health Floyd recently joined community leaders, local organizations, and first responders for a Flagpole Dedication Ceremony at its freestanding emergency department in Chattooga County, highlighting the healthcare system’s longstanding commitment to the community it has served for more than 80 years.
Atrium Health Floyd is being recognized for its long-standing commitment to the people of Chattooga County, where the healthcare system says it has proudly served residents for more than 80 years.
Atrium Health Floyd EMS has been named Georgia Region 1 EMS Service of the Year, highlighting the organization’s dedication to emergency care across Northwest Georgia.
In addition to the agency honor, Chattooga County paramedic Greg Hawkins, known as “Hawk,” received the prestigious Dr. James Creel Pioneer Award, recognizing outstanding service and leadership in emergency medical services.
The awards were presented by the Northwest Georgia Regional Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council on March 26, 2026.
Local officials and colleagues are praising both Atrium Floyd EMS and Hawkins for their commitment to saving lives and serving their communities with excellence.
WZQZ News congratulates all involved on this well-deserved recognition.
Blood Assurance says several days of heavy hospital usage have pushed its supply of O-positive and O-negative blood to critical levels, while platelet supplies are also nearing critical status.
The organization says there is an emergency need for donors as soon as possible, especially those with Type O blood.
The need comes as the region moves into severe weather season, a time when trauma cases can rise and put even more pressure on local blood supplies. Blood Assurance says rebuilding the supply quickly is especially important to help meet patient needs.
Blood Assurance is the primary supplier of blood and blood products for Atrium Health Floyd and AdventHealth Redmond in Rome, and it also supplies Cartersville Medical Center. Donations made at Blood Assurance donor centers and blood drives in Rome and Cartersville help support local patients across the area.
Eligible donors are encouraged to make an appointment as soon as possible, although walk-ins are also being accepted.
To schedule a donation, visit Blood Assurance online, call 800-962-0628, or text BAGIVE to 999777.
As plants begin a new season of growth and bloom, health care providers at Atrium Health Floyd are reminding residents that rising tree pollen levels can trigger seasonal allergy symptoms and are encouraging people to take steps now to stay comfortable.
Doctors say seasonal allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever, is often caused by tree pollen as spring approaches. Common symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, an itchy nose or throat, and itchy or watery eyes.
Health experts note that allergy symptoms can become worse on dry, windy days, when pollen levels tend to be at their highest. Residents who struggle with spring allergies are encouraged to monitor pollen levels and take preventive measures to reduce exposure and manage symptoms.
Atrium Health Floyd has lifted the temporary masking and visitor restrictions that had been in place since December, citing a steady decline in respiratory illness cases among patients and staff.