Wheelchair race begins today; roads close at 6:15
It’s race day and preparations are nearing complete for the 15th annual Cedartown 5K and Wheelchair Training Camp. The kids race is set to get underway by 6:30 tonight with the actual wheelchair races beginning just after 7:00. The first round of roads will be closed starting at 6:15 tonight,Continue Reading
Report: AC unit damaged at local daycare
Someone allegedly tried to steal an air conditioner unit from a local daycare center on Sunday, according to a police report. Cedartown Police reports indicate that a patrolling officer noticed that the fence at the daycare on Prior Station Road was cut and the air conditioner unit was damaged. PolkContinue Reading
Lawn care business burglarized
Cedartown Police are investigating a reported theft that occurred sometime late Sunday night from a lawn care business. According to police reports, police responded to Trammel Lawn Care on East Avenue, where an employee said someone entered the property through the south fence line by disassembling the gate. The assailantContinue Reading
Polk gas prices lowest in surrounding counties
Gas prices have soared above last year’s level by 22 cents, according to figures released this with by Triple A South. Despite the bad news, it is still cheaper to fill up in Cedartown than in many surrounding communities. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in GeorgiaContinue Reading
Block Party tonight; roads close tomorrow starting at 6:15
The 15th annual Cedartown 5K Race and Wheelchair Training Camp is this week and preparations are well underway for the plethora of activities planned during the event. With the athletes arriving yesterday, Cedartown residents will be able to welcome them to town tonight during a “Meet the Athletes” Block PartyContinue Reading
Early voting for July 22 runoff begins
Early voting starts Monday for the run-off election, with several statewide races and a local race on the ballot. Secretary of State Brian Kemp says there are some restrictions on who can vote. “Anybody that voted in the first primary election held back in May is eligible to vote inContinue Reading
Nearly 200 gather for Fourth Friday Concert
Rock and Roll, country, and pop music filled the streets of Downtown Cedartown Friday night as close to 200 people gathered for the first ever Fourth Friday Concert in conjunction with a Classic Car Cruise-In. “The city was talking about how to get people here downtown and just enjoy themselvesContinue Reading
Toyota and Lexus recall
Toyota is recalling more than 1 million vehicles over faulty airbags and windshield wipers. The airbag control issue affects about 752,000 Corolla and Corolla Matrix cars sold in 2003 and 2004. The windshield wiper issue affects some 270,000 Lexus IS models sold between 2006 and early 2012.Continue Reading
Cedartown Rec. Softball Sign-ups begin Feb. 4th
The Cedartown Recreation Department girls fast-pitch softball sign-ups will begin on Feb. 4. Registration will be held Feb. 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12 and 14. Sign-ups during the weekdays will be from 5-8 p.m. and sign-ups on Saturday, Feb. 9 will be from 10 a.m. until noon at theContinue Reading
Severe Weather Possible Today
A strong cold front will pass through Georgia tomorrow; as it approaches, instability and wind shear will be sufficient to support the development of scattered to numerous thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon and evening hours. Some storms may be severe. The primary threats will be damaging winds, frequent lightning, andContinue Reading