News Desk (Page 86)

Long time Polk County Coroner Trey Litesey has resigned from his post as of last Thursday, according to a statement from the county manager’s office. County manager Matt Denton says that Litesey tendered his resignation letter on Thursday of last week, saying he was stepping down for “personal reasons.” PolkContinue Reading

A Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy has been placed on administrative leave as an investigation continues into the circumstances of an officer involved shooting Friday night on Hillside Drive. According to Polk County Deputy Coroner Tony Brazier, 18-year-old Levi Isaac Weaver was pronounced dead in the emergency room at Polk MedicalContinue Reading

The GBI has been called in to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred late Friday afternoon in Cedartown. According to initial reports, Polk County 911 received a call of a heated domestic situation at a Hillside Drive address.  A Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy was the first to arrive onContinue Reading

WGAA is bringing you coverage of the Cedartown Bulldogs and Rockmart Yellow Jackets right here on online. Click below for the link to our webstreams: Cedartown Bulldogs vs. Heard County Braves – Live at 7:00 PM Rockmart Yellow Jackets vs. Bremen Blue Devils – Live at 7:00 PM Go Dawgs andContinue Reading

Three more arrests have been made in the investigation and execution of search warrants at two area convenience stores by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations earlier this week. In addition to the arrest of 56-year-old Vanessa Gibbons, Polk County Jail records indicate that 38-year-old Nimishaeben Patel, 43-year-old Bipinchandpa Patel, andContinue Reading

The new Polk Medical Center will officially open its doors to care for patients and their families on November 6, but the public is invited to tour the new facility at the Grand Preview, which will take place on Sunday, October 19 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. “We’re excitedContinue Reading

An arrest has been made in the investigation and execution of search warrants at two area convenience stores by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. According to Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome, 56-year-old Vanessa Gibbons of 258 Chestnut Street in Cedartown was arrested on a warrant in the afternoon on ThursdayContinue Reading

Two nights are in the books for the 53rd annual Polk County Fair, which continues through Saturday. Tonight is Senior Citizens Night at the fair and all those ages 60 and over will be admitted free of charge, according to the Cedartown Exchange Club.  Tickets for general admission are $5Continue Reading