Advance voting begins for Polk County voters
Advance voting is now underway in Polk County for the special election to fill Georgia’s 14th Congressional District seat. Voters can cast their ballots early at two locations. In Cedartown, early voting is being held at the Goodyear Civic Center on Prior Street, open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m.Continue Reading
Income tax relief bill passes Georgia Senate
Georgia Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte is playing a key role in advancing a major income tax cut plan that Senate Republicans say will help working families across the state. The Georgia Senate has approved Senate Bill 476, a measure co-sponsored by Anavitarte that would eliminate state income taxes onContinue Reading
NWGACIL Polk County Spotlight
March 4, 2026 1-2 p.m. Cedartown Library Attend in person or by Zoom!!Continue Reading
Footbridge clean up!!
KPB will be at the Goodyear Foot Bridge in Cedartown Saturday, February 21st from 10-12 . We will be passing out free seedlings, planting seedlings and cleaning up Goodyear Park. Everyone is encouraged to volunteer to help. Tree seedlings are free to everyone. No signup required.info: rcook@cedartowngeorgia,govContinue Reading
70th Birthday with Pintos & Beans
Northside Elementary School is celebrating our 70th birthday March 2nd 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. $10 each Make your reservation now! https://forms.gle/ntN7VU1F9bVzPiiK9Continue Reading
Cedartown a “no-show” for reclassification hearing
CEDARTOWN, GA – Officials at the Polk School District say that an appeal for Cedartown High School to move from Class 5A to Class 4A, following the Georgia High School Association reclassification process was made in error. According to Assistant Superintendent and County Athletics Director Barry Williams, the school populationContinue Reading
GNTC Launches Line Repairer Apprenticeship Program
Georgia Northwestern Technical College has launched a new apprenticeship program to help train the next generation of electrical line repairers. The U.S. Department of Labor–registered Line Repairer Apprenticeship is offered through GNTC’s Office of Economic Development in partnership with Gridco, a Birmingham-based grid infrastructure company. The three-year program provides advanced,Continue Reading
Cedartown man sentenced to 20 years for attacking Polk County jailers
A Cedartown man will spend the next 20 years in prison for attacking two Polk County Jail officers. Forty-six-year-old Dewayne Young pled guilty on November third before Superior Court Judge Andrew Roper, admitting to charges from a July fifth assault inside the jail that left two officers hurt. Prosecutors sayContinue Reading
Field of candidates set for interviews to fill open commissioner seat
The Polk County Commission will hold public interviews on Monday, November 17th, to select a new District 1 Commissioner. Six candidates are in the running for the seat left vacant by the passing of Commissioner Gary Martin. They are David McElwee, Deborah Connelly, James Vines, David Lindsey, Chip Popham, andContinue Reading
Cedartown’s Veterans Day Program Set for Tuesday
Cedartown will honor local veterans with a special Veterans Day program on Tuesday, November 11, at the Cedartown Veterans Memorial Park.The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. This year’s guest speaker will be Captain John Hamil, commander of the Herbert R. Bridges National Guard Armory. Organizers say everyone is invited toContinue Reading