Suspects in Pledger murder case waive arraignment
Three men, one from Cedartown and two others from Rome, have waived arraignment for the charges against them in the May killing of a Cedartown teen. 28 year old Chiresco Montgomery of Cedartown, 39 year old Bryan E. Williams and 37 year old Eric B. Hightower, both of Rome, areContinue Reading
Plummer set to face trial next month
The murder and death penalty prosecution of Theron Plummer could go to trial in Rome as early as next month after Judge Tami Colston rejects a motion from Plummer’s defense team to recuse herself from the case. Judge Colston said the defense briefs cited no specific reasons that warrant herContinue Reading
Cedartown Middle School student struck by school bus
A Cedartown Middle School student was struck by a Polk School District school bus this morning. According to Cedartown Assistant Police Chief Jamie Newsome, the 12 year old boy was waiting for his bus when he was struck at approximately 7:26 this morning. Witnesses on the scene say that theContinue Reading
County Commissioners deny special land use permit
Polk County Commissioners at their monthly meeting Tuesday night voted against a request by the owners of Hightower Falls in the Antioch Community for a special land use permit. Property owners Stephen R. and Carol Cook requested the special land use permit to hold a two day motorcycle festival atContinue Reading
Five qualify for city commission race
Three Cedartown City Commission seats are up for grabs in the fast approaching November Municipal General Election. The three current commissioners, including John Barrett, Larry Odom, and Scott Tillery will be seeking reelection to their current positions as they have officially qualified for the election. Those running against those incumbentsContinue Reading
Man seriously injured after motorcycle wreck near Aragon
A 48 year old Polk County man was seriously injured when his motorcycle crashed around 10 p.m. Monday night at the intersection of Lowery and Prospect Road near Aragon. Redmond EMS and police units responded to reports of an accident with a man lying in the road. The accident wasContinue Reading
CHS Homecoming is fast approaching
The faculty and staff of Cedartown High School would like to invite everyone to participate in the CHS Homecoming events. A parade will be held on Friday, September 18th at 4:30 p.m. on Main Street. Community league football teams, cheerleaders, and other community entries are encouraged to participate. The homecomingContinue Reading
Piedmont man charged with conspiracy to commit murder
A Piedmont, AL man was arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Polk County Jail dockets say that 39 year old Bobby Lee Hulsey of a County Road 8 address in Piedmont, was arrested on a warrant issued by the Sheriff’s office. Hulsey remains inContinue Reading
Outdoor burning ban set to expire Sept. 30
The annual outdoor burning ban is set to expire at the end of the month. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division implemented the ban to comply with Federal Clean Air Regulations, since Ozone levels are at unhealthy levels. Polk County is among several Northwest Georgia counties, including Floyd, Bartow, Paulding, andContinue Reading
Mountain Hope Road woods fire ruled arson
Investigations into a local woods fire in Polk County has found that an arsonist may be at work. A fire destroyed about 61 acres of land on August 15 near Mountain Home Road. The Georgia Forestry Commission along with Polk County Fire Units worked to extinguish the flames. No homesContinue Reading