Rome Braves Invited to be Atlanta Braves High-A Affiliate
ROME, GA – In an announcement made today by the Atlanta Braves, the Rome Braves have officially been invited to become the High-A affiliate of the Braves in 2021 and many seasons to come. “We are extremely excited and proud to be invited to serve as the High-A affiliate ofContinue Reading
Man leads police on early morning two county chase
From Polk Today: A Savannah man remained in the Polk County Jail this morning on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after several police agencies from Polk and Floyd counties chased in him a stolen truck early this morning. Polk County Police Assistant Chief Kiki Evans reports that Derrick Laron Rambert,Continue Reading
Polk Medical Center Named Top Rural Hospital for Third Straight Year
MEDIA RELEASE: For the third consecutive year, Polk Medical Center has been named a Top Rural Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization widely acknowledged as the toughest standard-setters for health care safety and quality. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as oneContinue Reading
One arrested, charged with armed robbery of Cedartown store
MEDIA RELEASE: The Cedartown Police Department has arrested and charged an individual with the November 19 armed robbery of the Discount Grocery and Tobacco Mart, 425 South College Street. Sterling Mitchell, 37, of a Central Street address, was arrested and charged on December 2 with armed robbery and possession ofContinue Reading
Linda Liles wins Polk County Commission runoff Tuesday
From Polk Today: The run-off for the District 2 seat is over, and Commissioner Linda Liles will continue her service for the next two years having won out in the race to open the month of December. Liles won out over challenger and former Commissioner Ricky Clark in a 976-440Continue Reading
Free drive-up testing being discontinued in Polk but available in nearby counties
CEDARTOWN, GA: “Free COVID-19 rapid testing is now available at the Polk County Health Department,” says health department Nurse Manager Malindy Ely, “but by appointment for symptomatic people only.” Ely advises people who believe they may be symptomatic to call the health department at 770-749-2270 for an appointment. Free drive-upContinue Reading
Cedartown vs. Arabia Mountain game canceled, Dawgs to move on in playoffs
The first round GHSA matchup between the Cedartown High School and the Arabia Mountain Rams has been canceled, according to an official post from the school’s Facebook account. CHS Head Football Coach Jamie Abrams confirmed to WGAA that this weekend’s contest was forfeited by Arabia Mountain due to COVID-19 issuesContinue Reading
Polk County Jail visitation restricted due to COVID-19
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announces visitation restrictions at the Polk County Jail, due to the increase of spread of COVID-19 throughout the community. According to a post on the PCSO Facebook page, the jail is suspending all on-site visitations effective immediately. Chief Jailer Al Sharp said that they haveContinue Reading
Cedartown game against Heritage-Catoosa called off due to COVID
Polk Today COVID-19 has caused another cancellation of a football game, though it won’t make a difference to Cedartown’s first round playoff date. The Bulldogs will have an unexpected week off due to COVID-19 cases being found within the Heritage Generals squad. That forced the Catoosa-based team to call offContinue Reading
Fatal wreck on Highway 278 near Fish Creek
From Polk.Today A wreck had traffic blocked on Highway 278, and one fatality was reported according to the Polk County Police Department this evening. Elwin Clyde Tillery, 75, of a Rockmart address, died on the scene from injuries sustained in the wreck according to Polk County Coroner Norman Smith. PoliceContinue Reading