GDOL to recruit for Halex in Rome next week
PRESS RELEASE The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will help Halex Corporation recruit a number of workers for its plant in Calhoun Tuesday, Aug. 18. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the GDOL’s Rome Career Center located at 462 Riverside Parkway. The company isContinue Reading
Lindale woman charged with child cruelty
From WRGA News A Lindale woman is facing three charges of cruelty to children and hindering the apprehension of a criminal after police found three children in a home with no running water and feces on the floor. According to Floyd County Jail reports, 24-year-old Dianna Marie Carter of 218Continue Reading
Shorter names new baseball coach
Staff Reports The Shorter University Department of Athletics announced the hiring of Wes Timmons as its new baseball coach. Timmons comes to Shorter from NCAA DI North Carolina A&T where he served as assistant coach. And, prior to his time in North Carolina, Timmons played professionally in both the AtlantaContinue Reading
Final tweaks to College and Career Academy plans approved by board
The Polk School District Board of Education has approved final adjustments to the architectural drawings for the long anticipated College and Career Academy, clearing the way for the solicitation of bids for construction of the project. The academy received its charter and was awarded a $3.1 million grant back inContinue Reading
Day one of school a success in Polk as storms move through late Monday
No major issues yesterday as students across the county returned to the classroom for the first time this school year. Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome says day one of the new school year went without a hitch in Cedartown. He did, however, urge motorists to continue to remain aware ofContinue Reading
SPORTS: Lady Dawgs softball opener rained out
Rain proved to be a major factor in the plans for the season opener for the Cedartown High School Lady Dawgs softball team. The Lady Dawgs were set to take on the Cass Lady Colonels in a non-region tilt on the diamond Monday afternoon following the first day of schoolContinue Reading
Two separate motorcycle accidents in Bartow Co. Monday
From: HometownHeadlines.com Bartow County EMS responded to two separate motorcycle accidents. The crew arrived to the first accident on Pine Ridge Road to find a 20-year-old male unconscious and unresponsive. The crew, after evaluation, determined the patient had a closed head injury and requested a medical helicopter for rapid transportContinue Reading
City commission honors softball team; approves purchase of police vehicle
Players and coaches of the Cedartown Recreation Authority’s 10 & Under Girls Softball Dizzy Dean Team were honored by city commissioners during their regular meeting on Monday. Commission chair Dale Tuck read the proclamation, which spoke of their undefeated run through the district and state tournaments and their journey toContinue Reading
Lady Dawgs softball season opener postponed
Rain proved to be a major factor in the plans for the season opener for the Cedartown High School Lady Dawgs softball team. The Lady Dawgs were set to take on the Cass Lady Colonels in a non-region tilt on the diamond Monday afternoon following the first day of schoolContinue Reading
Lifeflight called in after two weekend traffic crashes in Cedartown
Emergency officials were busy over the weekend responding to two serious traffic accidents where a number of injuries were reported. According to Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome, emergency personnel responded to a wreck on College Drive on the “S” curve near John Hand Road on Saturday. An airlift was calledContinue Reading