REVERSE Christmas parade entry deadline nears
Cedartown, Ga. – November 9, 2020– The deadline to participate in the City of Cedartown’s REVERSE Christmas Parade is quickly approaching. City officials encourage individuals, organizations and churches to participate in the annual event, which has been modified for COVID-19 safety. Though the event will look different compared to previousContinue Reading
Polk County Superintendent Laurie Atkins announces retirement at end of school year
From Polk Today A 30 year career as an educator within in the Polk School District that has culminated in the role of superintendent will come to a close when the Class of 2021 graduates, and the district will need to find new leadership to take them into the nextContinue Reading
Polk County Election Results
* Clark & Liles heading to December runoff. For a complete list of how Polk County voted, check out the numbers here. Election Night ReportingContinue Reading
Cedartown hosting “reverse” Christmas parade
Cedartown, Ga. – October 13, 2020– Tis the season for holiday magic and a little bit of creative thinking for Cedartown officials. With earlier City-sponsored special events put on hold this year due to COVID-19, officials were determined to think out of the gift box concerning the annual Christmas paradeContinue Reading
Man killed in shooting on LaVista Ave.
A Friday afternoon shooting at 201 LaVista Avenue has left one individual dead. Cedartown Police report that Kevin Quillian, 40, was killed by a gunshot wound and pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating the shooting death but say there is no threat to public safety. The shooter hasContinue Reading
DPH and Governor Kemp Ask Georgians to Follow Four Things for Fall
Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and Governor Kemp are encouraging Georgians to have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend while following Four Things for Fall COVID-19 prevention measures. Wear a face covering in public. Stay 6 feet away from others. Wash your hands frequently withContinue Reading
Polk County Police investigating shots fired on Cherokee Circle in Cedartown
MEDIA RELEASE: In the early morning hours of September 02, 2020, Patrol Officers with the Polk County Police Department were dispatched to Cherokee Circle in reference to a report of Shots Fired. Upon the arrival of Patrol Officers, numerous shell casings were located in the street. No one was hitContinue Reading
Cedartown Police investigating Vine Street shooting
MEDIA RELEASE: Cedartown, Ga. – September 1, 2020– Cedartown Police are investigating a shooting incident at a Vine Street address that left one person injured. According to Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome, officers were called to the scene around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a male subject had beenContinue Reading
WGAA will be home to the new Georgia High School Scoreboard Show starting September 4
Atlanta, GA – Dickey Broadcasting Company’s Sports Radio 680 The Fan & Southern Sports Today Network, along with the GHSA and the Georgia News Network are proud to announce a production partnership for the 2020 Georgia High School Football Network Scoreboard Show. The program will feed live from the studiosContinue Reading
LISTEN: Jeff Hulsey ready to serve as Cedartown’s Recreation Department Director
WGAA Radio · Jeff Huley on The Grapevine Show Cedartown, Ga. – August 25, 2020– After 17 years away, Jeff Hulsey has found his way back to his hometown. Born, raised, and schooled right here in Cedartown, Hulsey has been a fixture in the Rockmart community for nearly two decades, butContinue Reading