#PolkCountyGA | AM 1180 Radio

September 10, 2026

Red Cross Urges Blood Donations As Fall Schedules Put Supply At Risk

Local News, Local News Items #AdairsvilleGA, #AmericanRedCross, #BartowCountyGA, #berrycollege, #BloodDonation, #CalhounGA, #CartersvilleGA, #ChattoogaInfo, #floydcountyga, #GiveBlood, #GordonCountyGA, #northwestgeorgia, #PolkCountyGA, #RedCross, #RockmartGA, #RomeGA, #WZQZ, #wzqznews 0

The American Red Cross is asking Northwest Georgia residents to roll up their sleeves this September as the organization works to protect the nation’s blood supply heading into fall.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

United Way Hiring 211 Community Resource Specialist Serving Chattooga, Floyd And Polk Counties

Local News, Local News Items #211, #chattoogacounty, #ChattoogaCountyJobs, #ChattoogaInfo, #CommunityResources, #floydcountyga, #GeorgiaJobs, #HumanServices, #JobOpening, #lyerlyga, #MenloGA, #northwestgeorgia, #NorthwestGeorgiaJobs, #NowHiring, #PartTimeJobs, #PolkCountyGA, #RomeGA, #RomeGAJobs, #summervillega, #trionga, #UnitedWay, #UnitedWay211, #UnitedWayFPC, #WZQZ, #wzqznews 0

United Way FPC is looking for a new Community Resource Specialist to help connect residents of Chattooga, Floyd and Polk counties with vital community services.

The organization recently posted the opening for a 211 Community Resource Specialist, a part-time position serving as a frontline representative for the United Way’s 211 program.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

All Atrium Health Hospitals In Georgia Earn National Nursing Recognition

Local News, Local News Items #ANCC, #AtriumHealth, #atriumhealthfloyd, #AtriumHealthNavicent, #chattoogacounty, #ChattoogaInfo, #FloydCounty, #FloydMedicalCenter, #GeorgiaHealthcare, #healthcare, #LocalNews, #MagnetRecognition, #northwestgeorgia, #Nurses, #NursingExcellence, #PathwayToExcellence, #PolkCountyGA, #PolkMedicalCenter, #RomeGA, #WZQZ, #wzqznews 0

Every Atrium Health hospital in Georgia now holds official recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, marking a major milestone for nursing excellence across the health system.

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Police Officer Arrested For Alleged Misuse Of License Plate Reader System

Local News, Local News Items #August7, #August82026, #CedartownGA, #ChattoogaInfo, #CrimeNews, #FlockSafety, #GeorgiaBureauOfInvestigation, #GeorgiaCrime, #georgianews, #LawEnforcement, #LicensePlateReader, #LocalNews, #northwestgeorgia, #NorthwestGeorgiaDrugTaskForce, #PoliceInvestigation, #PolkCounty, #PolkCountyGA, #PolkCountyPolice, #PolkCountyPoliceDepartment, #PublicSafety, #WZQZ, #wzqznews, GBI 0

A former Northwest Georgia police officer has been arrested following a GBI investigation into allegations that she improperly accessed a law enforcement license plate reader system.

July 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

United Way’s 211 Service Connects Residents To Help With Just Three Digits

Local News, Local News Items #chattoogacounty, #ChattoogaInfo, #CommunityResources, #floydcountyga, #HelpIsAvailable, #PolkCountyGA, #UnitedWay, #UnitedWay211, #WZQZ, #wzqznews 0

When families face financial hardship or unexpected challenges, knowing where to turn for help can be one of the biggest obstacles. United Way of Floyd, Polk & Chattooga Counties is working to remove that barrier by connecting residents with assistance through the 211 helpline.

July 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Red Cross Declares National Blood Crisis As Donations Fall To Four-Year Summer Low

Local News, Local News Items #AdairsvilleGA, #AmericanRedCross, #BartowCountyGA, #BloodCrisis, #BloodDonation, #CartersvilleGA, #CedartownGA, #ChattoogaInfo, #floydcountyga, #GiveBlood, #northwestgeorgia, #PolkCountyGA, #RomeGA, #TypeOBlood, #WZQZ, #wzqznews 0

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for only the second time in its history as blood donations continue to fall well below hospital demand.

July 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Fifteen Graduate From GNTC Electrical Lineworker Program

Local News, Local News Items #CareerTraining, #ChattoogaInfo, #ElectricalLineworker, #GeorgiaNorthwesternTechnicalCollege, #GNTC, #LineworkerTraining, #northwestgeorgia, #PolkCountyGA, #RockmartGA, #SkilledTrades, #TechnicalEducation, #WorkforceDevelopment, #WZQZ, #wzqznews 0

Fifteen students graduated from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony held Wednesday, July 15, at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart.

July 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation Awards More Than $2 Million in Community Grants

Local News, Local News Items #atriumhealthfloyd, #AtriumHealthFloydPolkFoundation, #chattoogacounty, #ChattoogaInfo, #CommunityGrants, #CommunityHealth, #CommunityResourceCenter, #floydcountyga, #healthcare, #Nonprofits, #northwestgeorgia, #PolkCountyGA, #WZQZ, #wzqznews 0

More than $2 million in grants has been awarded to nonprofit organizations across northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama through the Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation’s 2026 Community Impact Grant program.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

American Red Cross Declares Emergency Blood Shortage, Urges Donors to Give Now

Local News, Local News Items #AmericanRedCross, #BloodDonation, #BloodDrive, #BNegative, #ChatsworthGA, #chattoogacounty, #ChattoogaInfo, #CommunityHealth, #DonateBlood, #EmergencyBloodShortage, #GiveBlood, #healthcare, #LocalNews, #murraycountyga, #northwestgeorgia, #opositive, #Platelets, #PolkCountyGA, #PublicHealth, #RedCross, #RockmartGA, #SaveLives, #WZQZ, #wzqznews 0

Sample Image

The American Red Cross is asking donors to roll up their sleeves after declaring an emergency blood shortage caused by a sharp decline in donations during June. The organization says its blood supply dropped nearly 25 percent, creating a growing gap between available blood and hospital demand. The shortage is especially critical for platelets, O-positive blood, and B-negative blood.

July 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley Seeks Volunteers to Help Build Homes and Hope

Local News, Local News Items #adventhealthstadium, #AffordableHousing, #chattoogacounty, #ChattoogaInfo, #CommunityVolunteers, #floydcountyga, #HabitatCoosaValley, #HabitatForHumanity, #HabitatReStore, #HomeBuilding, #northwestgeorgia, #PolkCountyGA, #RomeEmperors, #RomeGA, #WZQZ, #wzqznews 0

Sample Image

Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley is seeking volunteers to support its mission of building homes and creating hope for families across Chattooga, Floyd and Polk counties.

Volunteers do not have to be experienced with construction to help. The organization offers several ways for community members to get involved.

Ground was broken in late May on Habitat’s 62nd home, which will be built for the Cornejo family. Executive Director Betsy Allgood encourages residents to watch for upcoming information about volunteer opportunities connected with the home build.

Volunteers are also needed to work concessions during Rome Emperors home games at AdventHealth Stadium. Habitat operates two large concession stands and the nacho stand, receiving 15 percent of the proceeds along with any tips donated by customers.

Habitat also welcomes volunteers, donations and shoppers at its ReStore near Central Plaza in Rome.

More information about volunteer opportunities with Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley is available at www.habitatcoosavalley.org.