HOOPS: Dawgs split games with Rockmart on Saturday
Varsity Girls Rockmart Lady Jackets 49 Cedartown Lady Bulldogs 46 Despite a 23 point game for Cedartown’s Tia Covington, the Lady Bulldogs fall to Rockmart 49-46 on Saturday, December 17. Madison Davis for Rockmart scored 14 points for the Lady Jackets, including 12 pointsContinue Reading
Work continues on rehabilitation of Big Spring retaining walls
From City of Cedartown Facebook Page Even though it’s cold as all get out today (Friday), work is still being done on the Big Spring retaining wall project. We wanted to share so you can check out the progress. The south wall is almost complete!Continue Reading
Delivery truck gets stuck on College Street bridge
A Dollar General 18-wheeler got stuck on the College Street “viaduct” bridge Thursday morning, according to Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome. He said that the driver, who was unfamiliar with the area, got turned around and proceeded to attempt to cross the bridge, despite the signs that indicated no trucksContinue Reading
Polk County Jail report 12/16/16
The Polk County Jail releases the arrest reports in the mornings during the week. Click on the link below to view the file in PDF format. Media Arrest Summary with Photos__2016-12-16_08-32-06-AMContinue Reading
Possible freezing drizzle due Friday night
Freezing drizzle or light freezing rain is possible Friday evening into early Saturday morning in northeast Georgia before changing over to all rain Saturday morning. Very light ice accumulations on elevated surfaces could cause some travel complications in these areas, especially on bridges or overpasses. Stay with WGAA for theContinue Reading
Burn ban in Cedartown still in effect
Despite the suspension of the countywide burn ban, the City of Cedartown has decided to keep the citywide burn ban in place. According to a media release from the city, if you live in the city limits of Cedartown, the burn ban is still in effect. “Our fire officials doContinue Reading
Georgia’s unemployment rate rises to 5.3 percent in November
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in November, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 5.2 percent in October. The rate in November 2015 was 5.5 percent. “For the third consecutive month, strong growth in ourContinue Reading
Northside Elementary robotics class competes in regional competition
MEDIA RELEASE On Saturday, December 3, 2016 the Northside Elementary DawgBots participated in the West Georgia First Lego League Regional Competition at Haralson County Middle School. The DawgBots received a trophy for first place in robot design at this event. This award can be seen at Northside Elementary School inContinue Reading
Polk County suspends burn ban, city ban still in effect
Due to recent beneficial rain in the area, the Polk County Board of Commissioners has decided to temporarily suspend the countywide burn ban. County commission chair Stephanie Drake Burford said that the signed the order on Wednesday and the situation will be evaluated every two weeks. Click here for theContinue Reading
Cedartown commission votes to approve purchase of old Southcrest Building on West Avenue, will look to have Historical Society museum move in
By: Kevin Myrick (Polk County Standard-Journal) The City of Cedartown is looking to purchase a property they hope to convert to a more useful space, this time on West Avenue. The commission voted 3-1 to move forward on negotiations for a sale, with a price to be finalized and announcedContinue Reading