Gas prices continue to fall as summer draws to a close
Triple A South reports that gas prices are continuing a downward trend as the summer months draw to a close. According to GasBuddy.com, Cedartown residents can find gas for as little as $2.40 at the Walmart and Kroger gas stations. Other locations in Cedartown are selling a gallon of regularContinue Reading
Man struck and killed by train in North Rome
From WRGA News The body of a man struck and killed by a train Friday evening in Rome has been sent to the GBI Crime Lab for identification. According to Deputy Floyd County Coroner Gene Proctor, the man was pronounced dead at 8:50 p.m. after being hit by the trainContinue Reading
Numerous arrests on drug charges by Polk County Drug Task Force
Cedartown, Ga. — July 29, 2015: Several key players involved in illegal drug activity in Polk County were placed behind bars today, according to local law enforcement officials. The arrest of 22 individuals — all charged with drug-related offenses — has made a considerable dent in the county’s ongoing effortContinue Reading
Polk County jailer arrested for bringing contraband into jail
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office employee is facing serious charges after he allegedly brought illegal items into the Polk County Jail for inmates in exchange for money. According to Polk County Sheriff Johnny Moats, 39-year-old Whitney Ryan Ashmore of a West Fairmount Avenue address in Cedartown was found in possessionContinue Reading
Rockmart woman killed in single vehicle wreck late Sunday
A nasty wreck on Highway 27 in front of Georgia Highlands College early Sunday evening has claimed the life of a Rockmart woman. According to Floyd County Deputy Coroner Ernie Studard, 31-year-old Jessica Dawn Graham was driving northbound when her Nissan Pathfinder SUV left the roadway and rammed into theContinue Reading
Cedartown Main Street Program receives national accreditation
Cedartown, Ga. – July 13, 2015: The Cedartown Main Street Program recently received prestigious accreditation from both the National Main Street Center and Georgia Main Street for meeting 2014 benchmark standards. The National Main Street Program Accreditation Process evaluated the Cedartown Main Street program according to 10 performance standards. TheContinue Reading
Murder suspect arrested in Cedartown after eluding arrest for nearly a week
The search is over and the man who allegedly gunned down his roommate in Sandy Springs last Monday is now in the custody of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. According to Chief Deputy Jonathan Blackmon, 29-year-old Juan Dominguez was located in an abandoned car behind the same home where itContinue Reading
Polk County Sheriff’s Office suspend search for fugitive
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office called off the manhunt Wednesday night for a fugitive believed to have been in Cedartown seeing family members. According to Chief Deputy Jonathan Blackmon, 29-year-old Juan Dominguez is wanted on warrants issued by Sandy Springs Police Department on murder. He allegedly shot and killed hisContinue Reading
Authorities searching for Cobb Co. murder suspect in Cedartown
Update: Polk County Sheriff Johnny Moats says that the search continues for 29-year-old Juan Dominguez, the murder suspect wanted on warrants from the Sandy Springs Police Department. Moats said that the trail has gone cold after they believed to have the suspect cornered near Judkin Mill Road earlier this afternoon.Continue Reading
2015 Street Closings for the Cedartown 5K Road Race
As ordered by the Cedartown City Commission and the Cedartown Police Department, the following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic on Tuesday night, June 30th for the 15th Annual Cedartown 5K Road Race for Wheelchair Athletes. 5:45 – 8:15 PM Peek Forest Park (No automobile access to the ParkContinue Reading