Category Archives: Cherokee County, Alabama

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

Cherokee AL jury convicts man of murder in 2022 case

Cherokee AL jury convicts man of murder in 2022 case

January 24th, 2025 – 3:00 PM Press Release: District Attorney of the 9th Judicial Circuit of DeKalb & Cherokee AL Counties – District Attorney Summer Summerford announced on Friday that Eric Kyle Hooper was convicted by a Cherokee County jury of murder for the 2022 death of Lachancey Williams. On March 15, 2022, during routine…Continue Reading

Winter weather update

Winter weather update

Wednesday, January 8, 2025–4:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 7 a.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Saturday. The National Weather Service held a briefing on Wednesday afternoon, and here’s what we know. The onset of precipitation is expected from west to east sometime in the very early morning hours…Continue Reading

Stay safe this sick season: Community steps to prevent the spread of rising respiratory illness

Stay safe this sick season: Community steps to prevent the spread of rising respiratory illness

Wednesday, January 8, 2025–9:40 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- As respiratory illnesses rise, Atrium Health Floyd is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves and those around them. Simple actions, like staying current on vaccinations, practicing good hygiene, and staying home when unwell, can help keep individuals, families, and communities safer this sick…Continue Reading

Cherokee AL Sheriff’s Office to use drone tech in critical situations

Cherokee AL Sheriff’s Office to use drone tech in critical situations

January 3rd, 2025 – 11:00 AM Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (Alabama) – Sheriff Jeff Shaver announced that the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is now operating an unmanned aerial system (UAS) Aviation Unit which is a cutting-edge drone program designed to enhance our capabilities in public safety and emergency response. The drones allow for very rapid…Continue Reading

Atrium Health Floyd celebrates first baby of the New Year

Atrium Health Floyd celebrates first baby of the New Year

Wednesday, January 1, 2025–2:25 p.m. -News Release- Congratulations to Benjamin and Sandra Perez, of Cedartown, who are the proud parents of the first baby born in 2025 at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center. Dylan Perez arrived Wednesday at 4:24 a.m. He weighed in at 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 inches long. Dylan has…Continue Reading

Atrium Health Floyd raises minimum wage for teammates

Atrium Health Floyd raises minimum wage for teammates

Wednesday, January 1, 2025–2:20 p.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic have announced a significant investment in their Georgia and Alabama workforce, raising the minimum starting rate, or the minimum hourly wage, to $16, effective Jan. 12.  The increase recognizes teammates’ contributions to making communities better while also strengthening the health system’s impact on…Continue Reading

Vehicle stolen from Centre AL recovered after brief pursuit

Vehicle stolen from Centre AL recovered after brief pursuit

December 17th, 2024 – 12:00 PM Cherokee County (Alabama) Sheriff’s Office – A 911 call on Monday afternoon reported a stolen vehicle from Coheley’s Body Shop in Centre, according to Cherokee County Alabama Sheriff Jeff Shaver. Law enforcement issued a BOLO for the 2011 Honda Accord, which deputies soon spotted on County Road 63 in…Continue Reading