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For years, Cedartown High School graduation ceremonies have been on Sunday night. But that is going to change this year following a decision by the Polk School District Board of Education Tuesday night. Dr. William Hunter recommended to the board that they adopt the graduation dates for Rockmart High SchoolContinue Reading
Cedartown City Commissioners honored the Cedartown Recreation Department 14 & Under Girls Softball Dizzy Dean Team Monday night with an official proclamation for winning the 2014 Dizzy Dean World Series. Both players and coaches of the championship team were on hand for the recognition and city manager Bill Fann echoedContinue Reading
In one day alone this week, five different vehicles were reported being broken into or attempted to be broken into in parts of Cedartown. An alarming rise of vehicle break-ins, or larceny cases have been reported to the Cedartown Police Department recently. Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome says there areContinue Reading
Students return to the classroom on Thursday of this week, however school has already been underway for several days for teachers and administrators, who continue to prepare for the return of students. Open house for all elementary schools will be on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. Cedartown MiddleContinue Reading
A fund has been set up for the family of Michael Robinson, the former Polk County Police officer and sheriff’s deputy who was fatally shot Wednesday. An account at GoFundMe.com has been established to benefit Robinson’s wife and two children as they deal with funeral expenses and other costs. YouContinue Reading
From WRGA News: The case against a former Floyd County Sheriff’s deputy did not go to the Grand Jury Friday as originally planned. Jerry Duke of Cave Spring was arrested and charged with aggravated stalking on May 23rd after he allegedly violated a Temporary Protective Order filed by the motherContinue Reading
PRESS RELEASE At approximately 2:55 a.m., Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, a call came in regarding a 13-year-old being treated at Polk Medical Center for a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers located the injured juvenile and another un-injured juvenile at Polk Medical Center. Shortly thereafter, officers received a call from GEOContinue Reading
It appears that Wednesday night’s fatal shooting that claimed the life of Michael Robinson of Cedartown stemmed from an argument on social media. According to Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome, investigators say Robinson and the suspect, John Paul Jones, both former police officers themselves, exchanged words on a Facebook post.Continue Reading
PRESS RELEASE ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will help Toyo Tires recruit a number of workers for its manufacturing facility in Bartow County. The company, which produces tires for vehicles, is recruiting manufacturing and maintenance technicians. The recruitment will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m.Continue Reading
From WRGA Rome: A former Floyd County Sheriff’s Deputy, jailed since May 23rd for violating a temporary protective order, has been granted bond. Floyd Superior Court Judge Jack Niedrach set bond at 10-thousand dollars for Jerry Duke of Cave Spring Thursday morning. The TPO was filed May 1st by theContinue Reading
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