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
Funeral for Wyatt Pilgrim Thursday
Funeral services for 12 year old Wyatt Pilgrim who died from injuries sustained after being hit by a school bus will be Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church of Cedartown according to the Gammage Funeral Home. The seventh grade Cedartown Middle School student died sometime SundayContinue Reading
Polk County GED Graduation Thursday
The 30th annual GED Graduation and Awards Ceremony for Polk County will be held on Thursday night at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at the Polk County Campus of Georgia Northwestern Technical College. GED Graduates from school year 2008-2009 are invited to participate in this traditional cap and gown ceremony,Continue Reading
Flooding causes schools to close in many NW GA counties
Severe flooding continues to be a problem in Northwest Georgia as many Northwest Georgia school systems have once again called off school for today. Paulding, Douglas, and Carroll Counties have all been hit the worst by the heavy rains with as much as 16 inches in around 72 hours. ThisContinue Reading
Aragon City Council meets
The Aragon City Council met recently and adopted a proposed net property tax increase of 0.54. The 2009 proposed rate is 22 mills with a rollback of 10 for total of 12 mills. The total net tax levied for 2009 will generate $211,294. Council members also voted to approve aContinue Reading
Polk County Fair starts this week
Well, despite the heavy rains this week, it’s that time of year once again for the Polk County Fair. The Annual Polk County Fair will be held at the Polk County Fairgrounds near the Georgia State Patrol Office on highway 278 from Tuesday, September 22nd through Saturday, September 26th. FairContinue Reading
12 year old child dies from injuries
The child who was struck by a school bus back on September 9 has died. According to superintendent Marvin Williams from the Polk School District, 12 Wyatt Pilgrim passed away from complications from his injuries Sunday. Williams told WGAA Radio that he has requested that extra counselors be present todayContinue Reading