Winter weather forces cancellations, delays for Tuesday
Various schools and government organizations have announced cancellations or delays on Tuesday Schools/Sports Teams: Cedartown High School Baseball – The game against Haralson County for Tuesday has been canceled. Polk School District – already closed for Winter Break Rome City Schools – (RCS) is scheduled for a flexible learning dayContinue Reading
Body of missing teen located
MEDIA RELEASE: Law enforcement officials have reported that the body of missing 17-year-old Jesus Betancourt-Torres was located this afternoon. Officials say there are no apparent signs of foul play, but an investigation continues. The body was located in an area outside of the City Limits, and both the Cedartown PoliceContinue Reading
Rome Braves Accept PDL Invitation, Officially Atlanta’s High-A Affiliate
ROME, GA – Earlier today Major League Baseball announced its new Professional Development League (PDL) alignment, and the Rome Braves have accepted their invitation as the Atlanta Braves High-A affiliate, extending their contract with the Braves through the 2030 season. “This is an incredibly exciting day for the Rome Braves,”Continue Reading
Customers can expect increase in billing
Cedartown, Ga. – February 12, 2021– City of Cedartown residents can expect to see an increase in their total bill beginning this month. Bills are sent out on the 15th of each month and typically arrive in customers’ mailboxes the following week. This month’s bills are not due until March 10. An annualContinue Reading
Cedartown recommended to receive $345,000 in outdoor recreational grant money
MEDIA RELEASE – Cedartown, Ga. – February 9, 2021– The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that the City of Cedartown has been selected to receive a $345,000 grant for continued renovations at the Goodyear Soccer Complex. These renovations consist of constructing three soccer fields (two youth sized,Continue Reading
Moats refuses transfer bond for Jimmy Blackmon, will defend the decision in court
Polk Today – A Rockmart man accused as the lone suspect in the shooting death of his wife remains in jail, and as far as Polk County Sheriff Johnny Moats is concerned he’ll remain there even if he has to go before the judge to keep him in a cellContinue Reading
Senator Jason Anavitarte: Update from the Gold Dome
By: Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas) One month has come and gone at the Gold Dome in the blink of an eye, and it is hard to believe January is over. I have enjoyed learning the lay of the land and am ready to dive deeper into legislation. MyContinue Reading
Aragon Council Member Daniel Johnson coming home from hospital, thanks community and asks for continued prayers and support
From Polk Today – Aragon City Council Member Daniel Johnson is coming home from the hospital today after he was seriously injured in a car wreck that will keep him out of work for Taylor Transportation for at least the next two months. Johnson, who is being discharged from theContinue Reading
Aragon city councilman injured in motorcycle wreck in Cedartown
From Polk Today: An Aragon Council Member is in the hospital following a motorcycle wreck Tuesday morning on North Main Street in Cedartown. Prayers are being sought for Council Member Daniel Johnson, just sworn in last year and a former employee of the City of Aragon after he wrecked onContinue Reading
COVID-19 Variant Cases Increase in Georgia
Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is confirming there are now 19 cases of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 identified in Georgia. This is the same variant discovered in the U.K. and in several other countries and U.S. states. So far, no other COVID-19 variants have been identified inContinue Reading