Atlanta plan for new reservoir has Alabama up in arms
A proposal by the city of Atlanta to build a 2,000-acre reservoir in north Georgia to resolve its drinking water shortage has Alabama officials already raising concerns that the plan would siphon too much water from the Coosa River. The controversial idea to build the reservoir on Shoal Creek andContinue Reading
Cartersville man wins $250,000 from GA Lottery
A Cartersville man is on a whirlwind of a ride since winning a quarter-million dollar lottery win. Henry Wilson won $250,000 playing the Georgia Lottery instant game Bass Pro Shops $250,000 Cash Adventure. Thanks to his 22-year-old daughter, the 55 year old Wilson decided to stop at BP Food Mart,Continue Reading
SUV hits Ingle’s store in Rockmart
A large SUV collided with the side of a grocery store building in Rockmart Tuesday. According to reports, Rockmart Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched to the scene at the Ingle’s Grocery Store at the corner of Piedmont Avenue and Highway 278 after a full size older model GMC SUVContinue Reading
Rockmart woman arrested on drug charges
A Rockmart woman was arrested by Floyd County Police over the weekend for drug charges. According to arrest reports, 47 year old Melinda Taylor Clark of 24 Hillside Dr. in Rockmart, was arrested Sunday evening by the Floyd County Police Department and charged with one felony count each of possessionContinue Reading
Deadline to register to vote fast approaching
The Nov. 3 elections are fast approaching, and state officials are reminding citizens that the deadline to register to vote is coming up next week. According to the Georgia Secretary of State’s office, the deadline to register to vote in Polk County is Monday, Oct. 5. To register in Georgia,Continue Reading
Identity of suspect in rolling meth lab in Rockmart released
The identity of the man arrested by Rockmart authorities for having a rolling meth lab last week has been released. During a routine traffic stop on Thursday of last week, police wound up arresting 50 year old James Van Dover of an Old Cedartown Road address for having a rollingContinue Reading
TVA customers should see lower bills
There is good news for some East Central Alabama residents, as lower power bills are expected as Tennessee Valley Authority begins its new fiscal year. The utility’s board raised rates when it met last month, but reduced the fuel adjustment charge. Although that fee can now be altered monthly, theContinue Reading
Polk County Chamber hosting Expo
The Polk County Chamber of Commerce will host the 11th Annual Small Business Expo Thursday, Oct. 1. The event will take place at the Historic Purks Building, 330 West Avenue, in Cedartown. The Small Business Expo is designed to allow small businesses the opportunity to showcase their products and servicesContinue Reading
Flooding still a problem in area
Despite the fact that most of the region was rain free yesterday, the flooding continues to wreak havoc around swollen creeks, swift rivers, and rising lakes. Reports from the metro Atlanta area say that major interstate highways and byways are completely shut down due to standing water on those routes.Continue Reading
Fire destroys Esom Hill home
An Esom Hill home was completely destroyed by flames early Tuesday morning, according to Polk County Fire Department officials. The home, located at 485 Brewster Field Road, was a total loss and an investigation is currently underway to discover the cause of the blaze. A volunteer fire unit responded atContinue Reading