Polk County Jail reports 12/07/16
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__2016-12-07_09-07-00-AMContinue Reading
Local teams set to play for state championships
Two local area teams will be vying for state titles this weekend at the Georgia Dome in the Georgia High School Association Football State Championships. The Rome Wolves (12-2, 7-1) stamped their ticket to the Dome after upsetting undefeated Stockbridge in the semifinals at Barron Stadium 28-21. Rome faces a tough challengeContinue Reading
2016 Cedartown Christmas ornaments now available
The 2016 Christmas ornament has arrived! The ornament features the building image of the Cedartown Museum of Coca- Cola Memorabilia and its history. Ornaments can be purchased at the Welcome Center, 609 South Main St., and are $12 each.Continue Reading
Coldest temps of the season coming Friday
Some of the coldest temperatures of the season are slated to move into the area starting Thursday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, a cold front will cross the region Thursday with temperatures quickly falling below normal Thursday night through Sunday. The coldest air will settle into the regionContinue Reading
Cedartown High School announces 2016-2017 International Debate Team
MEDIA RELEASE The faculty and staff of Cedartown High would like to recognize and congratulate Nathan Garner, Kayla Greenway, and Kelsey Ivey for being chosen for the 2016-2017 Cedartown International Debate Team. These students will have the prestigious honor to travel to Japan to compete in the Second Annual ParliamentaryContinue Reading
State champion welder hoping to get to international competition
By: Kevin Myrick (Polk County Standard-Journal) Welding student and Cedartown High School graduate Ryan Fincher has a big task ahead of him this coming weekend in Huntsville, Ala., as he strives to become one of three that can move onto international competition and a trip overseas. Fincher, who has beenContinue Reading
Cupcakes and Carols coming up Wednesday at Camp Antioch
Cupcakes and Carols at the Polk/Haralson Christian Life Center (Camp Antioch) is coming up on Wednesday, Dec. 7th! Missionary learning activities will begin at 6pm with the actual program beginning at 6:15-7:30, according to Janice Stewart, camp director. She says they will learn about and pray for international missionaries, singContinue Reading
Man charged in murder of his mother
From WRGA News: A man has now been charged with murder in connection with the stabbing death of his mother Saturday on Larkspur Lane. According to Floyd County Jail Reports, 28-year-old George Anthony Headen was charged Monday evening with felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm or knife duringContinue Reading
Alabama rescinds burn ban order; Polk County remains under total burn ban
Don’t let the recent rains deceive you, North Georgia is still under severe drought conditions and rainfall totals for the year remain way below normal levels. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley and Interim State Forester Gary Cole have rescinded the statewide Drought Emergency ‘No Burn’ Order which has been in effect sinceContinue Reading
Polk County Jail reports 12/06/16
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__2016-12-06_09-45-06-amContinue Reading