CPD’s K-9 “Kai” assists county in apprehension of suspect
Another success story for the Cedartown Police’s K-9 Kai as he helped county police in the apprehension of a suspect who fled the scene on foot after a pursuit on Highway 278 West early Tuesday morning. According to Cedartown Police Reports, Sergeant Jon Zuker and K-9 Kai were called toContinue Reading
Polk schools closing at noon Wednesday; out for rest of year
The Polk School District announced Tuesday afternoon that school will be dismissed at noon on Wednesday and will be out for the rest of the week due to an outbreak of the flu or flu like symptoms. “We’ve had more than 1,300 students and 74 teachers with the flu orContinue Reading
City of Cedartown, community rallies behind Our House
The City of Cedartown was pleased to present hundreds of much needed basic care items to Our House, Polk County’s battered women and children’s shelter, as part of a recent collection drive. City of Cedartown employees, as well as local residents and civic clubs, donated basic personal care and cleaningContinue Reading
Jones guilty on all counts
The family of Michael Robinson embraced each other in tears Thursday afternoon following the conviction of the man accused of his killing back in August. A jury found John Paul Jones guilty of all six counts against him in a trial that lasted three days in Polk Superior Court, includingContinue Reading
Murder trial of John Paul Jones enters its second day
The State began presenting its case against John Paul Jones Tuesday in Polk Superior Court, calling several witnesses involved in the investigation. Jones is alleged to have fatally shot former Polk County Police officer Michael Robinson numerous times outside of Jones’ residence on Fair Oaks Rd in August of thisContinue Reading
Woman airlifted after two car accident Sunday night
One person had to be airlifted to the hospital late Sunday night after a traffic accident on the Cedartown Bypass near its intersection the Hwy 278 ramp and East Avenue. According to reports from the Cedartown Police Department, a Chrysler 300 sedan attempted to turn left on the Hwy. 278Continue Reading
Gretchen Corbin named new director of TCSG
PRESS RELEASE ATLANTA, GA – The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia has given their approval to Gov. Nathan Deal’s nomination of Rome resident Gretchen Corbin as the system’s next commissioner. The 22-member board made their vote during the board’s monthly meeting in Atlanta on Dec. 4.Continue Reading
UPDATE: Woman dies from injuries after jumping from car
A woman who had jumped out of a moving vehicle Wednesday evening has died from her injuries. According to Polk County Coroner Tony Brazier, 28-year-old Melissa Baldwin of Newnan was pronounced dead at 2:20 p.m. Thursday in the trauma unit at Atlanta Medical Center. According to initial reports, Baldwin wasContinue Reading
Report: Woman airlifted after reportedly jumping from vehicle
A woman was seriously injured Wednesday night after she reportedly jumped out of a moving vehicle near Home Depot. According to Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome, the 28-year-old white female was a passenger in a car that was traveling on Davis Road when she became involved in some sort ofContinue Reading
Polk County Commission honors Bentley, approves salary enhancement
Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Polk County Board of Commissioners marked the last for one commissioner, who will be leaving the commission come the first of the year. Commissioner Phillip Bentley, who has been on the commission for the past four years, lost in his reelection bid for post 2Continue Reading