The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement, warning residents of North Georgia of the potential of black ice on Monday night and Tuesday morning. CLOSINGS / DELAYS: Polk School District:  Due to recent weather developments, Georgia Emergency Management Agency has announced further potential for icy conditions inContinue Reading

Polk Medical Center has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, which recognized the hospital’s accomplishments in patient safety and quality care. Announced today, the award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive from Leapfrog, an independent hospital watchdog organization.Continue Reading

ATLANTA – The House Republican Caucus unanimously elected State Representative Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown) as the new House Majority Whip during caucus elections on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. “I am humbled and honored to have been nominated as House Majority Whip,” said Majority Whip Kelley. “I look forward to working withContinue Reading

From: HometownHeadlines.com The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating another bizarre death case. In August, Courtney Dubois’ dismembered body was found at the county landfill in multiple bags. This time, a man’s decomposed body has been found in Allatoona Lake with a gunshot wound to the head, a boat anchorContinue Reading

The Cedartown Welcome Center was presented with a plaque from the Georgia Department of Economic Development on Sept. 25. Nija Torrence, operations manager with the GDED, gave the plaque to Downtown Cedartown Director Ramona Ruark. The plaque denotes the Cedartown Welcome Center’s recent designation as a Regional Visitor Information Center.Continue Reading

Polk County’s second confirmed animal-rabies case this year has public health officials reminding everyone about the potential dangers of rabies, urging pet owners to make sure pets are vaccinated against the potentially deadly disease, and warning residents in the densely populated downtown area around E. Girard Avenue, Cedartown, where theContinue Reading

Fewer than 12.5 percent of registered voters in Polk County took part in the statewide runoff election that featured three Republican races and one Democratic race for state school superintendent. But when the final numbers were tallied, current Secretary of State Brian Kemp easily defeated Lt. Governor Casey Cagle inContinue Reading