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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Arrest Report – Thursday – December 4, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, December 4, 2025:

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Tickets On Sale For 2026 Spring Wings Over North Georgia Air Show

The Wings Over North Georgia Air Show is returning early to Rome next spring, and organizers say the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be the featured performers when the event takes flight April 3-4, 2026, at Russell Regional Airport.

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Lyerly Woman Facing Additional Entering Auto Charge After Meth, Shoplifting Arrest in Floyd County

A Lyerly woman arrested in Floyd County last week on meth and shoplifting-related charges is now facing an additional felony charge stemming from a separate incident in West Rome.

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AdventHealth Rome Turkey Trot Draws 700+ Participants, Raises $15,000 to Fight Hunger in Northwest Georgia

More than 700 runners, walkers, and volunteers gathered Thanksgiving morning for the second annual AdventHealth Rome Turkey Trot, turning a chilly holiday start into a celebration of community, movement, and gratitude. Participants followed a scenic riverside route before crossing the finish line inside AdventHealth Stadium, where they completed a victory lap around the bases to cap off the experience.

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Georgia Grown Releases Christmas Tree Farm Map

Just in time for the holiday season, the Georgia Grown program and the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin have released the 2025 Georgia Grown Christmas Tree Farm Map, highlighting nearly 100 Christmas tree farms across the state. The map is designed to help families find locally grown trees and keep holiday dollars closer to home.

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