Salvation Army Holiday Giving Surges as Red Kettle, Angel Tree Efforts Gain Momentum

Holiday giving is picking up speed as The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle and Angel Tree campaigns continue to see strong community support this season. Organizers say donations and participation are trending upward as more people look for ways to help neighbors in need during the holidays.

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Plainville Man Arrested After Burglary Reported on Turkey Mountain Road in Armuchee

A Plainville man was arrested this past week following a reported burglary on Turkey Mountain Road in Armuchee.

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AdventHealth Redmond to Celebrate “Topping Out” of New Cancer Pavilion in Rome

AdventHealth Redmond is inviting community members and media to a special milestone event marking progress on its new cancer facility in Northwest Georgia.

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Chattooga HOSA CNA and CCMA Students Get Hands-On Healthcare Experience at Georgia Highlands and Atrium Health Floyd

HOSA CNA and CCMA students got an up-close look at healthcare careers last week during a day packed with tours, training, and real-world exposure through Georgia Highlands College and Atrium Health Floyd.

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Blood Assurance Issues Emergency Call for O-Positive Donors After Trauma Cases Strain Supply

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Blood Assurance is urging O-positive blood donors to give as soon as possible, citing an emergency need after a recent spike in trauma cases that required large amounts of O-positive units.

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Floyd Healthcare Foundation Awarded $20,000 Grant to Help Patients Get Breast Cancer Screenings

The Floyd Healthcare Foundation, an affiliate of Atrium Health Floyd, has been awarded $20,000 from the Georgia Breast Cancer License Plate Fund, a program supported through the State Office of Rural Health.

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Cleveland, Tennessee Man Jailed After Trailer Stolen from Equipment Outlet in Armuchee

A Cleveland, Tennessee man was jailed in Floyd County this week following a reported theft at an Armuchee business.

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11 Killed on Georgia Roads During Thanksgiving Travel Period; No Fatalities Reported in Northwest Georgia

The Thanksgiving travel period is routinely the busiest time of year on Georgia roadways, and state officials say 11 people died in traffic crashes during this year’s holiday reporting window.

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Floyd Springs Road to Close in Armuchee Monday for Cross Drain Replacement

Drivers in Armuchee should plan for a traffic change starting Monday as Floyd Springs Road is scheduled to close for construction.

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Trion Man Arrested at Belk in Mount Berry Square Mall on Felony Shoplifting, Drug Charges

A Trion man was arrested Tuesday at Belk inside Mount Berry Square Mall in Rome after authorities accused him of walking out of the store with merchandise without paying.

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