Cedartown asks for residents to conserve water
Due to current statewide drought conditions, Cedartown Public Works Director Kelvin Garmon and Cedartown Water Plant Superintendent David Mason are asking for the public’s assistance in conserving water. “We are asking residents to participate in a voluntary restriction on outdoor watering in order to help with conservation efforts,” Garmon said.Continue Reading
Funeral services announced for Ella Grayce Pointer
From: Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home Little Miss Ella Grayce Gail Pointer, 21 months old, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016. Ella Grayce was born on January 6, 2015 in Rome, GA the daughter of Shellby Garner and Dylan Pointer. She was preceded in death by great grandparents, RichardContinue Reading
GBI says autopsy complete on Ella Grayce Pointer; awaiting more testing
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation medical examiner has completed the autopsy examination for Ella Pointer. At this time, the results are pending further forensic testing and details from the investigation. The cause of death and other details have not been released as of Wednesday morning. ____ Previously Posted: On OctoberContinue Reading
Police investigating death of a toddler in Cedartown
Polk County Police are investigating the death of a 21 month old child in Cedartown. According to Polk County Deputy Coroner Marty Robinson, Redmond EMS responded to a call on Adamson Drive of a female child not breathing at 1:31 a.m. Saturday, October 29. She was found to be inContinue Reading
Cedartown teen killed in Saturday accident in Floyd County
HOMETOWN HEADLINES A one-vehicle accident on Booger Hollow Road claimed the life of a Cedartown teen. 15-year-old Kevin Reynoso of Cedartown has been identified as deceased victim in the Saturday afternoon accident, according to Deputy Coroner Ernie Studard. Three other teens injured and being treated at Floyd Medical Center. EarlierContinue Reading
AAA: Colonial Pipeline Partial Closure May Cause Temporary Price Increase in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (September 16, 2016) — The Colonial pipeline, supplying much of the East Coast running from Texas to New Jersey SEE MAP HERE, has been partially closed since September 9 when a leak was discovered in Alabama. The company originally anticipated having the pipeline reopened by this weekend, butContinue Reading
GDOL to host recruitment for MIS in Cedartown next week
MEDIA RELEASE The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will host a recruitment on Thursday, Sept. 15, in Cedartown for staffing agency Metro Industrial Services (MIS). The recruitment will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the GDOL’s Cedartown Career Center located at 262 North Park Boulevard. GDOL staffContinue Reading
Polk Drug Task Force nets numerous arrests after conducting a search warrant
MEDIA RELEASE On Aug. 11, 2016, the Polk County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 325 Central Street in Cedartown. This search warrant was obtained as the result of an extensive investigation into illegal drug distribution. During the search, DTF agents seized cocaine, marijuana, a firearm, and anContinue Reading
Fifth animal rabies case of year confirmed in Polk County
Cedartown, GA: Another animal rabies case has been confirmed in Polk County bringing the total to five for the year, and public health officials are urging pet owners to make sure their animals are vaccinated against the preventable, but fatal-if-not-treated, disease. The most recent case was in the Rockmart areaContinue Reading
Former county coroner gets 3 years probation in plea deal
Former Polk County Coroner Trey Litesey took a plea deal that was offered him by his attorneys and District Attorney Jack Browning. Litesey faces a $2,500 fine and three years probation after pleading guilty on a felony charge of Violation of Oath of Office by a Public Official. He wasContinue Reading