CHS senior student athlete has died
The Cedartown community is mourning the loss of a senior member of the CHS Bulldogs Football team. Michael Jayshun Whatley, 18, was found dead in his home on Sunday afternoon. The cause of his death is still unknown. The Polk School District Facebook Page posted the news Sunday evening. TheContinue Reading
Polk County man arrested on child molestation and other related charges
POLK TODAY: A Cedartown man remained behind bars today after his early morning arrest on Thursday on child molestation and other charges. Police have not yet made public the full details of the report, but did say in what was briefly available that 47-year-old William Lee Cromer of 107 CedarContinue Reading
Elrod Leaving Post as Polk County Chamber Executive Director
MEDIA RELEASE: The Executive Director of the Polk County Chamber of Commerce, Blair Elrod, is leaving her post, the Chamber announced on Friday. She has served in the role since January 2018. Elrod’s decision to step down was a personal one. “In this season of life I feel called toContinue Reading
Tragic loss for community as two sisters were identified as victims of fatal wreck
From Georgia State Patrol: On January 21, at approximately 4 p.m., Grace Reed was driving a 2005 Honda Accord, attempting to turn left from GA 1 southbound onto Youngs Farm Rd eastbound. As Ms. Reed turned left she entered the path of a 2019 Freightliner tractor-trailer that was traveling inContinue Reading
Former Rockmart HS band director accused of having sexual relationship with student
From WSB-TV: A Cartersville man is behind bars after police said he had an inappropriate relationship with one of his former students. Craig Dean Godfrey, 38, of Cartersville, was a band teacher at the North Cobb Christian School. Police said the school administration contacted investigators on Friday with information thatContinue Reading
Senator Jason Anavitarte: Update from the Gold Dome
By: Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas) On Monday, Jan. 11th, 2021, the Georgia Senate reconvened for the first session of the 156th Georgia General Assembly. All 56 senators including nine other new senators were sworn in. As a freshman senator, I am still learning the ropes on being aContinue Reading
Rockmart City Manager Jeff Ellis has died
The City of Rockmart has lost their longtime leader this morning. Jeff Ellis, died this morning due to complications caused by COVID-19. Ellis, who was City Manager for the past 25 years, was hospitalized for COVID-19 in recent days and had been in ICU. He was 67. He leaves behindContinue Reading
UPDATE: Polk School District closes all events to general public
STAFF REPORTS: Effectively Immediately for all Polk School District Events: Due to a rise in the number of COVID cases outside of Polk School District, parents/guardians will be the only spectators allowed to attend winter sporting events. We are making every effort to ensure the continued health of our studentContinue Reading
Georgia plans to provide bonus payment to every public school teacher, school staff member
MEDIA RELEASE: January 14, 2021 – Governor Brian Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods plan to provide a one-time, $1,000 bonus payment to every K-12 public-school teacher and school-level staff member in the state. The bonus payments are intended for all school-level staff in Georgia’s K-12 public schools, including teachers, paraprofessionals, schoolContinue Reading
Cedartown, Rockmart lobbies closing to the public Friday
Cedartown, GA, January 14, 2021 – Cedartown and Rockmart officials jointly announced the closing of their municipal lobbies today. The closure affects public access to Cedartown City Hall, the Cedartown Police Department, Rockmart City Hall and the Rockmart Police Department. The closure, effective Friday, Jan. 15, is due to aContinue Reading