Cedartown girls win back-to-back region games
By: Logan Maddox The Cedartown Lady Bulldogs opened their region schedule on Friday night with a big 49-36 win over the Cartersville Lady Canes, and followed that up with a comeback to cap off the first week back from the winter break. For Cedartown, the story of the game wasContinue Reading
Body found in Cedar Creek at GBI Crime Lab
The body of an adult male found floating in Cedar Creek by pedestrians on Wednesday afternoon is now at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab in Decatur, awaiting an autopsy. According to previous reports, the GBI was called in to assist the Cedartown Police Department after a call toContinue Reading
Police, GBI working to recover body from Cedar Creek
From Media Release Cedartown Police, along with the Crime Scene Unit from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, are currently working to recover a body from Cedar Creek. According to Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome, pedestrians were crossing over the West Avenue bridge when they spotted what appeared to be aContinue Reading
Near record rainfall in 2018 causing flooding concerns in New Year
The first week of the New Year will continue to remain wet and soggy, according to the National Weather Service. Additional rainfall is expected through the end of the week, with a potentially strong storm system affecting the area late Thursday into Friday. Flooding will continue to beContinue Reading
Consumer Alert: Alliant SoloCare Is the Only Marketplace Health Plan Covering Floyd in 2019
PRESS RELEASE Residents in northwest Georgia who purchase their health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, also called the Exchange, are limited to just one plan if they want their care at most Floyd locations in 2019. Recent changes in the market have limited the number of healthContinue Reading
Black ice concerns prompting delays on Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement, warning residents of North Georgia of the potential of black ice on Monday night and Tuesday morning. CLOSINGS / DELAYS: Polk School District: Due to recent weather developments, Georgia Emergency Management Agency has announced further potential for icy conditions inContinue Reading
Polk Medical Center Earns National Award for Quality
Polk Medical Center has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, which recognized the hospital’s accomplishments in patient safety and quality care. Announced today, the award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive from Leapfrog, an independent hospital watchdog organization.Continue Reading
Rep. Trey Kelley Elected House Majority Whip
ATLANTA – The House Republican Caucus unanimously elected State Representative Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown) as the new House Majority Whip during caucus elections on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. “I am humbled and honored to have been nominated as House Majority Whip,” said Majority Whip Kelley. “I look forward to working withContinue Reading
SPLOST passes, Hulsey retains seat, Carter wins in three person race
Polk County voter overwhelmingly voted to extend the 2014 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for another six years, beginning in July 2020. In the special election to fill the Polk County Commission District 3 seat formerly held by Stephanie Burford, Ray Carter wins the three person race without aContinue Reading
Sheriff: Body found in Allatoona weighted with rocks, ankle weights
From: HometownHeadlines.com The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating another bizarre death case. In August, Courtney Dubois’ dismembered body was found at the county landfill in multiple bags. This time, a man’s decomposed body has been found in Allatoona Lake with a gunshot wound to the head, a boat anchorContinue Reading