Unemployment insurance claims in Polk County are up
The workforce in Polk County is taking another hit as unemployment insurance figures for the month of October are now out. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, the number of first time unemployment insurance fillings increased 26.4%. In October, 561 Polk County residents filed for first time unemployment benefits.Continue Reading
NOTICE: Boil water advisory for Polk County lifted
The Polk County Water Authority announced at 9 a.m. Thursday that the Boil Water Advisory was canceled as the floodwater into Deaton Springs has now subsided and all tests confirm the water is now safe.Continue Reading
Cedartown man arrested for illegal possession of prescriptions
A Cedartown man is under arrest after Rome Police say he was found with unauthorized prescription drugs in his possession. According to reports, 21 year old Charles Matthew Bridges of a Duke Rd. address in Cedartown was arrested by Rome Police at around 6:30 Monday morning. Bridges faces charges ofContinue Reading
Wreck sends Cedartown woman to hospital
A Cedartown woman who was struck by a car was transported to a Rome hospital for treatment of her injuries. Cedartown Police reports show that the incident happened Sunday night at around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Canal Street. Police say that 58 year old DarleneContinue Reading
Suspect arrested in Rome nightclub stabbing
Rome Police have arrested a Floyd County man on charges of aggravated assault, aggravated battery and possession of a knife during the commission of a crime for a weekend stabbing outside the Peach Palace on Broad Street. 21-year-old Cory Dean Williams, of a Bellmont Drive address, allegedly stabbed another manContinue Reading
Cedartown Christmas Parade date changed
Organizers have changed the date of the Cedartown Christmas Parade to avoid a conflict with Rockmart’s. According to Cedartown Fire Chief Sammy Stephens, one of the organizers, the decision to move the parade from Friday, Dec. 4 to Thursday, Dec. 3 will help avoid a lot of confusion. The paradesContinue Reading
Car wreck on GA Hwy. 100 sends several to the hospital
A wreck on Highway 100 Wednesday afternoon has resulted in four people being transported to an area hospital from injuries sustained in the collision. According to the Georgia State Patrol, 46 year old James Eubanks of a Cave Spring address had pulled over his Ford Mustang on the side ofContinue Reading
Polk County Municipal Election Results
Cedartown City Commission Results *Scott Tillery – 565 votes – 24.94% *Johnny Barrett – 523 votes – 23.09% *Larry Odom – 471 votes – 20.79% Jimmy Holland – 371 votes – 16.38% Forrest McCombs – 329 votes – 14.53% (*) indicates incumbent Aragon City Council Results *Patricia Jackson – 44Continue Reading
Pharmacy employee among those arrested in alleged drug ring
Three arrests have been made in an alleged organized prescription drug ring in Polk County. One of those arrested worked at a local pharmacy. According to arrest reports, 30 year old Walter Presley was arrested on Friday of last week and charged with conspiracy to possess schedule II hydrocodone. ThisContinue Reading
Apartment fire in Cedartown displaces residents
An apartment complex in Cedartown was damaged by a fire over the weekend. According to fire department officials, the building at 121 Clyde Dr. in Cedartown was fully involved Sunday evening and all off duty firefighters had to be recalled to battle the flames. Police, fire, and EMS were onContinue Reading