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
Polk County voter overwhelmingly voted to extend the 2014 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for another six years, beginning in July 2020. In the special election to fill the Polk County Commission District 3 seat formerly held by Stephanie Burford, Ray Carter wins the three person race without aContinue 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
From CHS Band: As some of you may know, there is a construction project going on at Cedartown High that is adding a new band room and performance center!! What you may not know is that as of December the current high school band room will be closed and repurposed.Continue 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
An Atlanta area man was reportedly shot and drove to a Rockmart grocery store to seek assistance was taken to the hospital Saturday evening. According to Polk County Police reports, 50-year-old Mallory McClarity of a Decatur, GA address was at a Pine Mountain Street address at around 7:45 p.m. whenContinue Reading
MEDIA RELEASE On Monday July 23, 2018, the Polk County Police Department was notified of a possible sexual assault that occurred in the early morning hours of July 22, 2018. It was reported that the assault occurred at a residence on Hillscreek road in Taylorsville. The victim is a 16Continue 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