May is Stroke Awareness Month, and Atrium Health Floyd physician Dr. Michael Gonsalves is reminding residents that recognizing stroke symptoms quickly can save lives.
A free community food distribution will be held today at Beersheba Presbyterian Church in Teloga.
The Teloga Community Food Drive will take place from 10 a.m. until noon, or until supplies run out, at the church located at 9977 Highway 337 in Summerville.
Organizers say no ID is required, but ask residents not to line up before 9:30 a.m.
Volunteers are also needed to help support the event and assist with distribution efforts.
The event is sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation and Helping Hands.
A Summerville woman was jailed in Rome after reports said she harassed staff at Atrium Health Floyd.
According to Floyd County Jail records, 43-year-old Treva Misuni Wiggins of Summerville was taken into custody after allegedly contacting the hospital despite previously being banned from the facility.
Reports stated that Wiggins had been informed that Atrium Health Floyd would no longer provide her treatment. Despite that notice, authorities said she allegedly continued to contact the hospital, leading to the charge.
Wiggins was charged with harassing communications.
Representatives from the Georgia Department of Transportation addressed the public Monday ahead of the Rome City Commission meeting, providing an update on the ongoing Second Avenue widening project.
Residents in the Teloga community will have an opportunity to receive free food and lend a helping hand during an upcoming food distribution event later this month.
The Teloga Community Food Drive is scheduled for Saturday, May 23rd, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., or while supplies last. The event will be held at Beersheba Presbyterian Church, located at 9977 Highway 337 in Summerville.
Organizers say no identification is required to receive food, but ask that attendees not line up before 9:30 a.m.
The event will provide free food distribution to those in need and is supported by Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation and Helping Hands.
Volunteers are also needed for the event, with organizers encouraging community members to come out and support their neighbors.
A community blood drive is set for Friday, May 15 at Atrium Health Floyd–Chattooga ER, located at 13583 Highway 27 in Trion.
The drive will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., and organizers say just one donation can help save up to three lives.
Those who donate between May 1st and May 15th will also be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card as part of the Blood Assurance “Local Hero” promotion.
Appointments can be scheduled online at bloodassurance.org/chattoogaer.
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.