Cedartown United Fund honors long time treasurer at luncheon
The executive board of the Cedartown United Fund honored their long time treasurer at a luncheon at Petro’s Wednesday afternoon. Johnny Barrett was surprised when he arrived at Petro’s as he was presented with a signed shadow box plaque commemorating 37 years of service to the United Fund. Barrett, aContinue Reading
Public health officials confirm Polk’s first 2018 animal rabies case
MEDIA RELEASE Cedartown, GA: A raccoon found south of Cedartown in the Wilson Road area has tested positive for animal rabies. Public health officials are reminding Polk County residents about the potential dangers of rabies and emphasizing that animal rabies can be found throughout Polk County. “Rabies is regularly foundContinue Reading
Polk Medical Center Reaches Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield
MEDIA RELEASE An agreement reached by Polk Medical Center and Blue Cross Blue Shield will make it more affordable for Polk County residents to access all of the hospital’s services beginning May 1. “This is good news for those patients in our community who have Blue Cross Blue Shield,” saidContinue Reading
Minor injuries reported in school bus wreck
A Polk School District school bus with half a dozen children aboard reportedly ran off the road Monday afternoon, resulting in some minor injuries. According to Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome, police, fire and EMS units responded to a reported school bus wreck just after 3:30 p.m. Monday afternoon onContinue Reading
Floyd to Lift Visitor Restrictions as Flu Cases Decrease
MEDIA RELEASE Beginning Monday, March 12, Floyd Medical Center and Polk Medical Center will lift visitation restrictions that have been in place to protect patients from catching the flu since early January. “Positive flu results have trended down in the past three weeks,” said Sheila Bennett, Senior Vice President andContinue Reading
Fire destroys home on Lovvorn Road
All units of the Polk County Fire Department were called out to a fully involved structure just outside of Cedartown late Thursday morning. According to Polk County Public Safety Director Randy Lacey, three trailers that were adjoined by a built-on addition caught fire and were completely destroyed. The call cameContinue Reading
UPDATE: Rockmart student arrested in Snapchat threat Thursday
Staff Reports UPDATE: 7:31 AM March 2, 2018 Rockmart Police have announced an arrest made in connection with threats made against Polk County schools. According to a press release from Rockmart Police Chief Keith Sorrells, Polk School District officials contacted law enforcement and an investigation was started that resulted inContinue Reading
Sen. Bill Heath: Week Five Legislative Update
By: Sen. Bill Heath (R – Bremen) We are getting closer to the halfway point as we completed our 18th legislative day on Thursday. Our legislative calendars are growing longer as committees start passing bills at a higher rate, but so far we have remained steady and focused on keyContinue Reading
Rep. Kelley Announces Funding for Cherokee Road Paving and Widening Project
ATLANTA – State Representative Trey Kelley (R- Cedartown) today announced that the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has awarded funding for the widening and repaving of Cherokee Road (County Road 5) in Polk County. “I am excited to see the Georgia DOT fund this much needed project for our community,”Continue Reading
Main Street business damaged Monday afternoon
Staff Reports A driver of a van that struck the front of a local business on Monday afternoon was transported to the hospital for treatment of an underlying medical condition. According to Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome, the driver of the van experienced “some kind of medical event” while drivingContinue Reading