Cancer Navigators’ Daisy Drop Set For April 26 In Rome

Cancer Navigators will hold its annual Daisy Drop on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m., giving the community a chance to honor loved ones affected by cancer during a special afternoon in downtown Rome.

Read more

Warmer Weather, Summer Break Bring Renewed Push for ATV Safety in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama

With warmer weather settling in and school set to let out in just a few weeks, families across Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama are being reminded that ATV season also brings a higher risk of serious and sometimes deadly crashes.

Read more

AdventHealth Redmond Opens New Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute

Community members across Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama will soon have access to expanded heart care through the new AdventHealth Redmond Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute.

Read more

Centre, Alabama Seeking Full-Time Recreation Director

The City of Centre is now accepting applications for a full-time Recreation Director position, offering an opportunity for qualified candidates to help lead and grow community programs.

According to the announcement, applicants must be at least 21 years old, possess a current Alabama driver’s license, and be able to pass a background check. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications, with additional details outlined in the official job description provided during the application process.

Those interested must apply in person at Centre City Hall, located at 635 Armory Road, on or before April 24, 2026. City officials note that Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Gas Prices Rise This Week Due to Global Tension and Seasonal Factors

Sample Image

Drivers in Chattooga County and surrounding Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama counties are seeing gas prices rise this week as global and seasonal factors push fuel costs higher.

Read more

Weekend Winter Storm Expected to Track East, Bitter Cold Still the Big Story for Northwest Georgia

A developing winter storm is expected to affect parts of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic late Friday night into Saturday morning, bringing the potential for heavier snow and travel impacts mainly to areas east of Northwest Georgia. Forecast guidance continues to point the most significant winter weather toward the eastern Carolinas and into southern Virginia, with confidence increasing for impactful snowfall in those regions.

Read more

Atrium Health Floyd EMS Launches On-Scene Blood Transfusions for Floyd County; Chattooga County Expansion Planned for Early 2026

Atrium Health Floyd Emergency Medical Services is raising the bar for emergency response in Northwest Georgia by equipping ambulance teams with life-saving blood products and plasma to begin transfusions before patients reach the hospital—a move clinicians say can significantly improve survival in severe trauma and bleeding emergencies.

Read more