Two car wreck on Cedartown Bypass closes northbound lanes
A two car collision on the Cedartown Bypass Monday afternoon shutdown the Northbound lanes of Highway 27, causing rush hour headaches. The wreck occurred sometime around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of the Syble W. Brannon Parkway and North Park Blvd. It appeared that a late model Buick Rendezvous struckContinue Reading
Seven people arrested in meth bust by task force
Seven people were arrested Thursday for conspiracy to manufacture and traffic methamphetamine after the Polk County Narcotics Enforcement Team, assisted by the Cedartown Police Department, served warrants at 121 Perry Street in Cedartown. The seven were booked into the Polk County Jail on Friday February 19th. According to reports, JeannieContinue Reading
Cedartown man arrested on battery charges
A Cedartown man faces battery charges after a confrontation with another man at an area store. According to reports, 20 year old Andrew Glover was arrested and taken to Polk County Jail on a charge of battery. Polk County police say that the incident happened around 10 p.m. Saturday nightContinue Reading
Aragon wreck shuts down Hwy. 101 for an hour
A four car wreck in Aragon Monday afternoon sent two people to the hospital, blocking traffic for nearly an hour. According to reports, the wreck which occurred at around 3:30 p.m. on Highway 101 involved a Nissan Maxima, a Lincoln Towncar, Ford Ranger, and GMC van. Aragon Police say thatContinue Reading
Two women arrest for stealing vodka; male suspect still at large
Two women are under arrest after they are alleged to have stolen a bottle of liquor from an area beverage store, and police say they are currently searching for a male suspect who was with the women at the time of the theft. According to Cedartown police, an employee saidContinue Reading
Two local heroes honored for heroic rescue of man from burning house
Two local heroes were recognized Tuesday night at Cedartown Fire Department. Firefighters Kyle Watters and Lance Green each received the medal of valor for saving the life of a Cedartown man trapped inside a burning home back on January 12. Cedartown fire Chief Sammy Stephens, along with deputy chief LeeContinue Reading
Young Marine from Dallas, GA killed in action in Afghanistan
A Marine from Paulding County was killed in action in Afghanistan this week. According to reports, 21 year old Marine PFC Jason Estopinal of Dallas, Georgia, was killed in action Monday while serving in Afghanistan. PFC Estopinal was on patrol and died when an IED detonated. He was supporting OperationContinue Reading
Winning Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Rockmart
Valentine’s Day proved to be a big winner for someone here in Polk County Sunday. A winning Fantasy 5 lottery ticket worth $363,955 was purchased in Rockmart Sunday. The winning numbers were 6-15-19-26 and 38. The lottery corporation has not yet disclosed the name of the store where the winningContinue Reading
Georgia has 12th Highest Percent of Seniors Scoring a 3 or Higher on AP Exams
February 17, 2010 — Georgia has the 12th highest percent of seniors scoring a 3 or higher on Advanced Placement (AP) Exams, according to The College Board’s AP Report to the Nation released last week. This report measures progress of the class of 2009.Continue Reading
Little signs to play softball at Shorter
Cedartown High School senior Kristen Little, known as “Chicken Little” to her fellow softball players signed commitment papers to play softball with the Shorter College Lady Hawks Tuesday morning at a signing ceremony at the high school. CHS softball coaches Chris McKelvey and Buddy Harrison, basketball coach Shereitha Allison, andContinue Reading