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
Sunday, December 15, 2024–6:23 p.m. -WEIS Radio- One person was killed and three others were injured in a two-vehicle wreck Saturday evening in Cherokee County, Alabama. The wreck occurred at the intersection of US Highway 411 and County road 45 at 7:45 pm. It was reported one of the vehicles overturned with the occupant entrapped.…… Continue Reading
Friday, December 6, 2024–10:00 a.m. -News Release- At first, Allen Stephens thought he was just having a bad migraine. The assistant director of Oncology Services at Atrium Health Floyd was at work this past May, performing some CPR exercises when he noticed he just didn’t feel right. “Two of the fingers on my right hand…… Continue Reading
Monday, November 4, 2024–10:40 a.m. -News Release- For the second consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd President Kurt Stuenkel has been included on Georgia Trend’s “GEORGIA 500” list of the state’s most influential leaders. The comprehensive list reflects the innovation, vitality, and success of local leaders who drive the economy across the state. Stuenkel has led…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, October 16, 2024–2:25 p.m. -News Release- Breast cancer prevention and Paper Doll magnets will again be the focus of Atrium Health Floyd’s Pink Day celebration this year on Friday, which is National Mammography Day. The iconic magnets will be available that day from 6 to 9 a.m. at Truett’s Chick-fil-A, 264 Shorter Ave. NW.…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 30, 2024–10:10 a.m. -News Release- The Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K has been rescheduled for Oct. 19 at Ridge Ferry Park. The event, sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd, Harbin Clinic, Floyd Healthcare Foundation, and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, was originally scheduled for this Saturday but was washed out by Hurricane…… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 26, 2024–6:24 p.m. -Staff reports- The following are all closed on Friday: Floyd County Schools Rome City Schools Darlington Schools Berry College Georgia Northwestern Technical College Georgia Highlands College Shorter University Polk County Schools Bartow County Schools Cartersville City Schools Gordon County Schools Calhoun City Schools Chattooga County Schools Cherokee County, Alabama Schools…… Continue Reading
September 19th, 2024 – 11:10 AM WRGA Staff Reports – The Cherokee (Alabama) Sheriff’s Office recently engaged in a high-speed pursuit on US Highway 278 that ended in multiple arrests, including the apprehension of a fugitive with outstanding warrants. According to Cherokee County Alabama Sheriff Jeff Shaver, investigators observed a vehicle traveling at a high…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 25, 2024–1:00 p.m. -News Release- Be a hero by choosing not to drive after drinking because Georgia law enforcement officers are taking all drunk and drugged drivers they find on the road to jail. Those who choose to pass the keys to a sober designated driver or arrange a ride with a cab…… Continue Reading
August 15th, 2024 – 3:55 PM Centre Police Department (press release) – A Honduran man, who was residing in Cherokee County Alabama, has been arrested by the Centre Police Department in reference to Burglary 2nd and Attempted Rape 1st Charges. Back on July 27th, the Centre Police Department received a call for service at a…… Continue Reading