Category Archives: Cherokee County, Alabama

Groundbreaking prostate surgery performed at Atrium Health Floyd

Groundbreaking prostate surgery performed at Atrium Health Floyd

Saturday, September 27, 2025–7:10 p.m. -News Release- A Harbin Clinic surgeon has been the first in northwest Georgia to perform an innovative robotic surgery that offers relief to men with enlarged prostates. The surgery was completed at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center. Aquablation therapy uses a real-time, ultrasound-guided, robotic-assisted, heat-free waterjet to remove excess prostate…Continue Reading

Longtime pediatrician recognized as Chair Emeritus of Floyd Healthcare Management Inc. board

Longtime pediatrician recognized as Chair Emeritus of Floyd Healthcare Management Inc. board

Thursday, September 25, 2025–10:55 a.m. -News Release- Dr. George Bosworth, former chair of Floyd Healthcare Management Inc. (FHMI) and retired Harbin Clinic pediatrician, is retiring from his board position and has been named FHMI Chair Emeritus. Building on a family legacy, Dr. Bosworth established his pediatrics practice at Harbin Clinic in 1989. Over the next…Continue Reading

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center earns honor for heart attack care

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center earns honor for heart attack care

Wednesday, September 17, 2025–9:10 a.m. -News Release- Northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama residents who may be experiencing a heart attack or chest pain can look to Atrium Health Floyd for the highest level of care, and that care begins even before they arrive at the hospital. The American College of Cardiology has recognized Atrium Health…Continue Reading

Kurt Stuenkel honored for support of Georgia Highlands College

Kurt Stuenkel honored for support of Georgia Highlands College

Monday, September 15, 2025–10:40 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd President Kurt Stuenkel has received the University System of Georgia Regents Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award in recognition of his support of Georgia Highlands College. A strong advocate for education and workforce development, Stuenkel has played a pivotal role in forging Atrium…Continue Reading

“Thorough” investigation into deadly ATV crash continues

“Thorough” investigation into deadly ATV crash continues

Tuesday, September 2, 2025–11:10 a.m. -Staff reports- As the community continues to mourn the loss of two Rome residents in a tragic ATV accident in Cherokee County, Alabama, over the Labor Day weekend, authorities continue to investigate how it happened and what can be done to keep it from happening again. A side-by-side RZR carrying…Continue Reading

Two Rome residents killed in ATV accident in Alabama, seven others injured

Two Rome residents killed in ATV accident in Alabama, seven others injured

Sunday, August 31, 2025–11:00 a.m. -WEIS Radio/Staff reports- The investigation into an ATV crash that claimed two lives and left seven others injured continues. The incident occurred just before 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Mountain ATV Park in Cherokee County, Alabama. According to EMA Director Shawn Rogers, a side-by-side RZR carrying nine occupants had…Continue Reading

Man facing charges following a crash in the Coosa area Wednesday

Man facing charges following a crash in the Coosa area Wednesday

Thursday, August 14, 2025–4:37 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Centre, Alabama, man is facing charges following a crash in the Coosa area on Wednesday morning. According to a Floyd County Police Department report: A patrol officer was on Alabama Highway near Emerson Drive when he observed a vehicle traveling 82 in a 45 mph…Continue Reading

Atrium Health Floyd’s paper dolls returning for fall road race

Atrium Health Floyd’s paper dolls returning for fall road race

Wednesday, July 30, 2025–11:21 a.m. -News Release- Get ready to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month with the Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K, sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd. This year’s event, organized by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27, at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. The 5K –…Continue Reading

Atrium Health Floyd pediatrician Dr. Mark Boudreau offers back-to-school tips

Atrium Health Floyd pediatrician Dr. Mark Boudreau offers back-to-school tips

Tuesday, July 29, 2025–11:10 a.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- Even though summers are short, getting back into a consistent school routine can be challenging. Dr. Mark Boudreau, a pediatrician at Atrium Health Floyd Pediatrics Shorter Ave., offers some tips for success “You can help your child thrive during the school year by supporting healthy…Continue Reading

Tips to protect against heatstroke, heat exhaustion

Tips to protect against heatstroke, heat exhaustion

Friday, July 25, 2025–12:10 p.m. -Atrium Health Floyd News Release- We will see some of the hottest temperatures of the summer in the coming days with the thermometer approaching 100 degrees, and it’s important to protect yourself and your loved ones from heat exhaustion and heatstroke during this sizzling summer. Children are smaller than adults,…Continue Reading