Martin, Madden & Mayes take wins in GOP primary
Two incumbents will not be returning to their posts in January, as Vicki Mayes ousted long time incumbent Grady McCrickard in the Republican Primary for Polk School Board District 4, while appointed District 1 county commissioner Jose Iglesias lost a bid to claim a full term to former school boardContinue Reading
Convicted dog fighting suspect sentenced to 15 years in jail
A man convicted of over 100 felony counts of dog fighting, and nearly as many misdemeanor charges will spend the next 15 years behind bars. As part of the sentencing on Tuesday afternoon in Polk County Superior Court, Devecio Rowland is also banned from ever owning another dog upon hisContinue Reading
Despite Reports, Parole Hearing For Judith Ann Neelley Is Still Set For May 23
WEIS RADIO [Montgomery, Alabama] Despite recent media reports indicating Judith Ann Neelley has waived or attempted to waive parole, that hearing is still slated to take place May 23 in Montgomery according to the Alabama Board of Pardon & Paroles. AL.com reported April 30 that Neelley wanted to waive theContinue Reading
HON Company, first responders to conduct disaster drill on Tuesday
On Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 9 am to noon, The HON Company facility in Cedartown will partner with local police, fire and EMS officials to conduct a disaster drill. This is part of The HON Company’s on-going efforts to ensure the safety of its members and assist local emergencyContinue Reading
Polk Names Nurse of Year, CNA of Year
MEDIA RELEASE Dwayne Roberts has been named the 2018 Nurse of the Year at Polk Medical Center. The announcement was made Thursday afternoon during a ceremony marking Nurses Week. “He is always willing to educate you when it is needed. He stays on top of everything, making sure his patientsContinue Reading
Cedartown Police Department parking lot now a camera-monitored “MeetUp” spot for Internet purchases
MEDIA RELEASE The front parking area of the Cedartown Police Department is now an official “MeetUp” location, under video surveillance 24 hours a day. This MeetUp location, coined by the popular sell/buy/swap all called OfferUp, was an option that Chief Jamie Newsome wanted to provide Cedartown residents. With the riseContinue Reading
Polk County to file complaint against Waste Industries for issues relating to landfill
By: Kevin Myrick (Polk County Standard Journal) Polk County Commissioners voted on Tuesday night to take action against the operators of the Grady Road Landfill for issues the board feels haven’t been properly addressed in the past months and years. The board voted to approve the complaint against Waste Industries,Continue Reading
Paulding Detectives Investigate Drive By Shooting
MEDIA RELEASE On Wednesday April 11, 2018 at approximately 5:04 AM Paulding E-911 received a call from the residents of 519 Dallas Road Dallas, GA reference shots being fired into the home. When Deputies responded to the scene they located a female victim who suffered from a gunshot wound toContinue Reading
Polk County chairman Jennifer Hulsey appointed to represent ACCG’s 1st District
MEDIA RELEASE Polk County Chairman Jennifer Hulsey was recently sworn in to serve on the 2018-2019 Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG or Georgia’s County Association) Board of Managers as to represent the association’s first district. Hulsey was sworn in during a special luncheon that took place during the 2018Continue Reading
Javier’s Solid Pitching Performance Leads Rome to Win
The Rome Braves bounced back from last night’s loss to defeat the Asheville Tourists Monday morning 3-0 before an Education Day crowd of 4,046. Rome starter Odalvi Javier went six shutout innings in his best start of the season. The game was scoreless until the fourth inning when Luis MejiaContinue Reading