Rep. Tom Graves Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2020
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) announced in a letter to 14th District constituents that he will not seek re-election in 2020. Friends and fellow Georgians, The holidays are a time of reflection for each of us. Today, I’d like to share a few of my thoughtsContinue Reading
Kelley issues statement following his termination as head coach
Former Cedartown High School Head Football Coach Doyle Kelley issued a statement following the announcement that he would not be returning next season as CHS Football Head Coach. Members of the Cedartown Community, Thank you for giving me the opportunity over the last thirty-four years to serve our community throughContinue Reading
Hospitals Limiting Visitors Because of Flu
Floyd Medical Center, Polk Medical Center and Cherokee Medical Center are restricting visitors beginning 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, to decrease the chances of patients and hospital staff catching the flu and other contagious illnesses. While flu cases are not widespread, Floyd is being proactive. The flu can cause seriousContinue Reading
UPDATED: Rockmart woman dies after flash burn/explosion at home
From Polk County Coroner Tony Brazier: Polk Co. 911 received an emergency call to a Clearwater St., Rockmart address at 2:56 a.m. this morning. Apparently a flash explosion occurred from an Oxygen delivery device & had ignited while the victim was smoking a cigarette. The fire was quickly extinguished byContinue Reading
Drug Task Force nets nearly two dozen arrests in Aragon
MEDIA RELEASE Polk County, GA. On September 17, 2019 the culmination of investigative efforts between multiple law enforcement agencies resulted in the seizure and recovery of more than 4 pounds of methamphetamine, numerous firearms, prescription pills, seizure of multiple vehicles, and U.S. Currency. This resulted in the arrest of moreContinue Reading
UPDATED: Wednesday evening accident claims life of bicyclist
UPDATED 9/12/19 – 1:54pm From Georgia State Patrol Driver, Ralph William Dover III (37), was operating a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. Mr. Dover was traveling south on GA1 (Main St) near Frances Drive, in the city of Cedartown. Eric Christopher Keais (38) was riding a Road Master bicycle, southbound onContinue Reading
Possible Attempted Child Abduction in Northern Paulding County
(Paulding County, GA) On August 21, 2019 at approximately 6:08 PM an eleven year old female juvenile was walking her dog in the area of 330 School Road Dallas, GA 30132 which is a rural area of northern Paulding County within the Burnt Hickory community. According to the juvenile, whileContinue Reading
Tip Top Poultry, Inc. Recalls Fully Cooked Poultry Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination
WASHINGTON, August 20, 2019 – Tip Top Poultry, Inc., a Rockmart, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 135,810 pounds of fully cooked poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen, diced, and mechanically separated readyContinue Reading
Polk Medical Center Recognized Again for Heart Failure Treatment
MEDIA RELEASE For the second consecutive year, Polk Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring heart failure patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. The goalContinue Reading
Rome to host 2020 South Atlantic League All-Star Game
ROME, GA — The Rome Braves, in conjunction with the South Atlantic League, are excited to announce that Rome will host the 2020 South Atlantic League All-Star Game at State Mutual Stadium on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Specific events surrounding the vast celebration along with specific dates and times willContinue Reading