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.

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Downtown Summerville’s Sugarville Sweets Bakery to Close After 10½ Years

A longtime downtown Summerville favorite is preparing to say goodbye. Sugarville Sweets Bakery, Coffee & Café has announced it will close its doors after 10 and a half years in business, marking the end of an era for many local customers.

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72-Year-Old Woman Arrested on Theft and Trespass Charges in Trion

A 72-year-old woman was arrested in Trion earlier this month following an alleged shoplifting incident at a retail store along U.S. Highway 27, according to an arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

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New Specialty License Plate Available to Order in Chattooga County; Portion Supports Support Our Troops

Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton says drivers can now order a new specialty license plate, with another new design expected to be announced in the next couple of weeks.

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UGA Forecast: Georgia Economy Faces Elevated Recession Risk

Georgia’s economy is expected to remain under pressure heading into 2026, with the risk of recession nearly a coin toss, according to the 43rd annual forecast from the University of Georgia’s Selig Center for Economic Growth. The report places the odds of a recession in Georgia at 49%, noting that the economy is struggling and could tip into a downturn with only a modest shock.

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Friends of Sloppy Floyd Named “Chapter of the Year”

The Friends of Sloppy Floyd were honored this week with the Chapter of the Year award during their monthly meeting.

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Alpine Community Church Live Nativity Returns to Menlo December 23–25

It’s a Christmas tradition for many families across Chattooga County—and for visitors from Alabama and beyond—the live nativity at Alpine Community Church in Menlo.

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Georgia DPS Receives $4.6 Million H.E.A.T. Grant to Continue Nighthawks DUI Task Force and Statewide Safety Patrols

The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has awarded the Georgia Department of Public Safety a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic, or H.E.A.T., grant worth about $4.6 million to continue major traffic safety efforts across the state. The grant took effect October 1, 2025, and runs through September 30, 2026.

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City of Summerville Street Department Leaf Pickup Underway; Residents Asked to Help Crews

The City of Summerville says leaf pickup is underway, with City Utilities Street Department crews working through neighborhoods to keep streets tidy and safe during the fall and winter season.

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New Echota–Cherokee Capital Hosts Mission Holiday: Traditional Cherokee Recipe

New Echota–Cherokee Capital State Historic Site will host Mission Holiday: Traditional Cherokee Recipe on December 20th, 2025, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The program will take place in the Middle-Class Cabin and marks the final installment of the Traditional Cherokee Recipe series for 2025.

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