Category Archives: Cherokee County, Alabama

Cherokee County celebrates opening of Women’s Imaging Suite

Cherokee County celebrates opening of Women’s Imaging Suite

Sunday, March 16, 2025–1:30 a.m. -News Release- A new Women’s Imaging Suite that officially opened Thursday at Atrium Health Floyd Cherokee Medical Center provides women in northeast Alabama easier access to lifesaving mammograms and also represents Atrium Health Floyd’s continued commitment to expand services at the rural hospital. “We have been successful in this era…Continue Reading

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

March 14th, 2025 – 3:20 PM The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued an updated briefing on the severe weather threat for Saturday through Sunday, March 15-16, 2025. A significant severe weather outbreak is expected across much of Alabama and Northwest GA, with the…Continue Reading

As March rolls in, Georgia gas prices down slightly

As March rolls in, Georgia gas prices down slightly

Monday, March 3, 2025–11:55 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average continues its descent at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 1 cent more than a month ago, and…Continue Reading

Fire Danger Statement

Fire Danger Statement

Wednesday, February 26, 2025–9:35 a.m. -Staff reports- Low relative humidity, winds, and dry conditions have heightened the risk of grass fires in North Georgia. A number of out-of-control grass fires were reported to Floyd County E-911 on Tuesday, and the National Weather Service issued a Fire Danger Statement, which is in effect from noon until…Continue Reading

Vehicle involved in Alabama pursuit crashes in Floyd County, killing the driver

Vehicle involved in Alabama pursuit crashes in Floyd County, killing the driver

Monday, February 24, 2025–6:00 p.m. -Georgia State Patrol- One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash near the Alabama state line early Monday morning. According to the Georgia State Patrol: A Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Deputy had been pursuing a Chevrolet Camaro on Alabama State Route 20, crossing into Floyd County. After losing sight of…Continue Reading

Stolen vehicle investigation leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Cloudland community

Stolen vehicle investigation leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Cloudland community

Thursday, February 20, 2025–6:30 p.m. -Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office News Release- According to Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff Jeff Shaver: Sheriff’s Office Investigators were alerted to a stolen vehicle with a switched tag located at a property on County Road 66. The vehicle confirmed stolen from Gordon County, Georgia, was just the tip of the…Continue Reading

Winter Weather Advisory expanded

Winter Weather Advisory expanded

Wednesday, February 19, 2025–9:23 a.m. -National Weather Service- The Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded since the previous update last night to include Bartow, Cherokee, Haralson, Paulding, and Polk Counties out of an abundance of caution. The watch area already included Floyd, Gordon, and Chattooga Counties. It is in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday. The…Continue Reading

Nurse Receives DAISY Award for Outstanding Compassion

Nurse Receives DAISY Award for Outstanding Compassion

Saturday, February 8, 2025–4:30 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- Daniela Huggins was at a sad place at the right time, and her calming influence made an impression on her teammates as she comforted a woman who had no family present as she passed. As the patient neared the end of her life, Huggins, a…Continue Reading

Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation accepting grant proposals

Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation accepting grant proposals

Tuesday, February 4, 2025–8:55 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation’s 2025 Community Impact Grant cycle has opened and the deadline for submitting proposals is Feb. 28. Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation​ was established in 2021 as a result of the strategic combination of Floyd and Atrium Health. The Foundation currently has assets valued at more than…Continue Reading

Atrium Health Floyd again hosting EMS Trauma Summit

Atrium Health Floyd again hosting EMS Trauma Summit

Monday, February 3, 2025–10:45 a.m. -News Release- For the second consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd and the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association will hold an EMS Trauma Summit at The Forum River Center in downtown Rome. The summit, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 19, offers EMS members from across the state…Continue Reading