Roads are in good shape; back to school for Polk Co. students
The roads in Polk County appear to be virtually clear this morning as parents and students prepare to leave their homes this morning to head to work or school. It appears that the wind has dried up most of the moisture on the roads, but some does remain. As ofContinue Reading
Standoff in Paulding County; one dead in suicide-by-police
DALLAS, GA (AP) — A man who authorities say provoked authorities to shoot him in a suicide-by-police attempt Monday has died. Paulding County Sheriff’s Office officials say they responded to a suicide threat call to find 47-year-old Douglas Scott Piltcher barricaded inside a home. Officials say the Piltcher forced deputiesContinue Reading
Aragon police searching for missing teen
Aragon police are asking for the public’s help in the search for a teenage girl that went missing over a week ago. According to police, 14 year old Amber Graham was last seen when her mother told her goodnight back on February 21. Police originally thought that she was aContinue Reading
Rockmart man cited in four car wreck in Aragon Feb. 22
Citations have been levied against one of the drivers in a four car collision in Aragon back on February 22. Aragon Police reports say that Jesse Andre Purser of a Rockmart address was cited for following too closely and driving too fast for conditions. He was reportedly driving a FordContinue Reading
Board of regents approve cuts at GHC
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents agreed with the proposal of Georgia Highlands College on Monday that will slash $2.4 million from its budget. The regents’ proposal will now go to the General Assembly, which will decide on the final cuts. The cuts include:Continue Reading
Weather closings listed
School & Daycare Closings Polk School District – early release at 10 a.m. Bartow County Schools – early release at 11 a.m. Gordon County Schools – early release at 11 a.m. Calhoun City Schools – early release at 1:30 p.m. Trion City Schools – early release Chattooga County Schools –Continue Reading
BREAKING NEWS: Polk School District to release students early
Polk School District Superintendent Marvin Williams announced this morning that school will be released early today due to the winter weather. Williams said that school will be released at 10 a.m. due to mountain roads that are starting to accumulate snowfall. Parents are advised to pick up their children asContinue Reading
Georgia Highlands to make drastic cuts
Georgia Highlands College president Randy Pierce was very emotional speaking to his staff on Friday. GHC was told by that it had to cut $2.4 million from its fiscal year 2011 budget.Continue Reading
New municipal complex dedicated in Rockmart Sunday
The City of Rockmart held an open house and dedication of the new Rockmart Municipal Complex and Administrative Services Building Sunday afternoon. Many citizens, local and state officials were in attendance to tour the facility. The building, which was once home to Rockmart High School for over much of theContinue Reading
Closure to affect traffic on Hwy. 27 south in Floyd Co.
Lanes will be closed temporarily on U.S. 27 South near Rome this week to allow workers to install beams for the new bridge at Booze Mountain Road. The closures – scheduled for 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 2 through Friday, March 5 – will affect both northbound andContinue Reading