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FAD Donation Expands Tobacco Cessation Support in Northwest Georgia

Floyd Against Drugs (FAD) recently donated $1,200 to the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition to support its tobacco cessation program, helping expand access to counseling, quitline resources, and community-based support for individuals working toward a tobacco-free life.

Local Schools Celebrate Red Ribbon Week With Creative Door Decorating Contest

Local students celebrated Red Ribbon Week with a door-decorating contest themed “Life is a puzzle—solve it drug free.” Twelve classrooms across five schools participated, and each will enjoy an ice cream party from Floyd Against Drugs.

FAD Donation Transforms Empty Apartment into a Home of Hope for Drug Court Families

$2,000 donation from Floyd Against Drugs helped furnish a new four-bedroom rapid rehousing unit for Floyd County Drug Court participants, giving families in recovery a safe, supportive space to start fresh.

FAD Collects Over 60 Pounds of Unwanted Medications at October Drug Drop Event

Floyd Against Drugs, in partnership with AdventHealth Redmond and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, collected over 61 pounds of unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications during the October 25th Drug Drop event.

FAD $2,000 Gift Supports Housing for Drug Court Participants

Floyd Against Drugs has donated $2,000 to the Rome-Floyd Drug Court to support housing for participants in recovery. The funding helps provide safe, stable housing—a vital step toward rehabilitation and lasting change.

Drug Drop - October 25, 2025 from 9am to noon

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, October 25th , from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM , the Floyd County Sheriff's Office and Floyd Against Drugs...

FAD Hosts Dine & Discuss to Tackle Substance Abuse Issues

Floyd Against Drugs’ Dine & Discuss event brought together 60+ community leaders to share resources, explore prevention strategies, and discuss emerging drug trends impacting Floyd County.

Brother's Place Directors and FAD Members holding a large check.

Floyd Against Drugs Supports Brother’s Place

FAD donated $500 to Brother’s Place to fund weekly drug screening tests for residents in recovery. Supporting accountability, health, and hope in our community.

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Floyd Against Drugs Joins the HIM+ Health Fair

Floyd Against Drugs was proud to join the 23rd annual HIM+ Health Fair, hosted by 100 Black Men of Rome–Northwest Georgia. The event drew 300 attendees for screenings, education, vendors, and giveaways promoting community wellness.

Members of the Floyd County Police Department and FAD with a big check

FAD Donates $600 for Impairment Simulation Goggles to Support Safe Driving Education

Floyd Against Drugs donated $600 to the Floyd County Police Department for impairment simulation goggles, helping educate drivers on the dangers of impaired driving at schools and community events.

Did you know? FAD Hosts Educational Lunch and Learns!

Did you know? Floyd Against Drugs’ Lunch and Learns spotlight the vaping epidemic and opioid crisis. Experts shared alarming local stats, health risks, and prevention efforts to protect youth and reduce substance misuse in our community.

Community Comes Together for Successful Drug Drop Event

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the Floyd County Sheriff's Office and Floyd Against Drugs (FAD) hosted a...

FAD Donates Lockboxes to Brother's Place

On May 20, the Floyd Against Drugs Board of Directors generously donated 12 medicine lockboxes to Brother’s Place, a supportive housing facility for men that is set to open in June.