ROME, GA., January 13, 2022 – Cecilio Cervantes is glad to be back at his Cedartown home after spending 115 days at Floyd Medical Center. The 44-year-old was admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 in September, spent weeks on a ventilator, but was recently discharged. He said he is gratefulContinue Reading
From Polk School District: Polk School District continues to work daily to ensure the health and well-being of our staff and students in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the recent rise in positive cases, we are facing a critical staffing shortage. Polk School District currentlyContinue Reading
Dade County, GA (January 4, 2022) – The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Dade County, GA. The Dade County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Monday, January 3, 2022. Investigators from the DeKalb County (AL) Sheriff’s Office following leads on a stolen car led themContinue Reading
Due to rising COVID-19 cases across the community, the Polk County Board of Commissioners decided to move their regular monthly meeting ahead a week. Assistant County Manager Connor Hooper confirmed that they decided to postpone this week’s meetings to Monday, January 10 for their work session and Tuesday, January 11Continue Reading
ATLANTA, Ga., (January 3, 2022) — Georgia gas prices continue to decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.09 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 11 cents less than last month and 99 cents more than thisContinue Reading
NEWS RELEASE The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the allocation of Merck and Pfizer oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19 to select retail pharmacies in Georgia. Initial supply of Molnupiravir and Paxlovid™from the federal government is very limited. DPH anticipates additional allocations in the coming weeks as production increases. PerContinue Reading
ROME, GA., DECEMBER 29, 2021 – As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in the community, Atrium Health Floyd is further limiting visitation at all locations, including Floyd Medical Center, Polk Medical Center and Cherokee Medical Center. Most patients will be allowed one designated visitor. Other inpatient and outpatient areas inContinue Reading
From Floyd County Police A Rockmart woman was killed Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash on the southern Rome bypass near Black Bluff Road. The driver of that vehicle is in serious condition at a local hospital. Specialized crash investigators from the police department were requested by patrol to respondContinue Reading
The Keep Polk Beautiful organization has invited the public to discard & recycle their live Christmas trees at the “Bring One for the Chipper” event that will take place at Camp Antioch from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturday, January 8th. As a thank-you to those who donate aContinue Reading
Haralson County, GA (December 19, 2021) – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Haralson County, GA. The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Saturday, December 18, 2021. One man, identified as Willie Lee Austin, age 30,Continue Reading