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Category Archives: Cherokee County, Alabama

Flood Warnings in Gordon County and Cherokee County, Alabama

Flood Warnings in Gordon County and Cherokee County, Alabama

February 4, 2022–1:38 p.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Several rivers continue to respond to the recent heavy rainfall, so river flooding remains a concern across portions of north and central Georgia. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a Flood Warning for the Oostanaula River near Calhoun affecting Gordon County. Langford Road, Sam…read more

One dead in Alabama fire

One dead in Alabama fire

February 1, 2022–10:47 a.m. WEIS RADIO An early morning house fire on College Street in Centre – has claimed the life of a 51-year-old woman. According to Cherokee County Coroner Paul McDonald, the victim has been identified as Sherry Denise Doyle, who was pronounced dead on the scene. Firefighters with the Centre, Cedar Bluff, Leesburg…read more

Transfer Trailer Truck loaded with Beer overturns in Centre

Transfer Trailer Truck loaded with Beer overturns in Centre

January 31st, 2022 – 10:45 AM WEIS Radio – According to WEIS Radio, Centre Police and Fire units responded to an 18 wheeler loaded with beer overturned around 8:20 Monday morning just off of Highway 411 in Centre.  The rig tipped over onto its side on Griffith Street just behind the Grub Mart after the…read more

Business in Centre Destroyed By Fire On Tuesday

Business in Centre Destroyed By Fire On Tuesday

January 26th, 2022 – 12:35 PM WEIS Radio – According to a report from WEIS Radio, a business in Centre was destroyed by fire on Tuesday afternoon. Spring Creek, McCord’s, Centre and Ellisville Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at Spring Creek Marine on County Road 22 just before 4:00 pm. Fire…read more

Free at-home COVID-19 tests now available for order

Free at-home COVID-19 tests now available for order

January 19, 2022–10:25 a.m. STAFF REPORTS Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Visit https://www.covidtests.gov/ to place your order.read more

[VIDEO] Snow in Northwest Georgia Sunday

[VIDEO] Snow in Northwest Georgia Sunday

January 16, 2022–5:54 p.m. STAFF REPORTS While most of the heaviest snow was in Northeast Georgia Sunday, Northwest Georgia did get various amounts. The snow in the video below is from West Rome Sunday afternoon. Areas of Chattooga County got even more snow. Cherokee County, Alabama also received substantial snowfall, especially in the higher elevations.…read more

Cherokee County Deputies Recover Two Stolen Vehicles in Two Pursuits

Cherokee County Deputies Recover Two Stolen Vehicles in Two Pursuits

January 11th, 2022 – 10:55 PM WEIS Radio – (Via WEIS Radio) According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, the first chase started just before midnight Thursday – as Deputy Dakota Deberry observed a 2020 Jeep Cherokee traveling at a very high rate of speed on County Road 157 in the Forney community.   The driver of that…read more

Gordon County Schools to have a two-delayed opening Friday

Gordon County Schools to have a two-delayed opening Friday

January 6, 2022–5:46 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Some school systems in our listening areas have changed their schedules for Friday due to the cold, windy conditions and the threat of icy roads. Gordon County Schools will have a two-hour delayed opening. Friday will be e virtual learning day for students in the Chattooga County Schools. A…read more

Atrium Health Floyd tightening visitation restrictions

Atrium Health Floyd tightening visitation restrictions

December 29, 2021–5:52 p.m. NEWS RELEASE 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 in all three communities will be…read more

Woman eludes law enforcement

Woman eludes law enforcement

December 28, 2021–10:46 a.m. WEIS RADIO/WZQZ RADIO The Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office says that a woman eluded law enforcement Monday night after officers attempted to stop her just south of Menlo. Reports say that the woman was driving a 2014 Dodge Avenger when a deputy attempted to pull her over.  The woman fled, reportedly…read more