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
Cedartown Fire Chief Sammy Stephens to retire this month with 30 years of service
Cedartown Fire Department Chief Sammy Stephens is a firm believer that laughter serves as the best medicine. That might seem to challenge the tough guy stereotype of a man who, for three decades, has worked in public safety. But as he explains it, laughter can satisfy a hurting heart muchContinue Reading
Buchanan man dies in Vinson Mountain Rd. wreck
Georgia State Patrol, Polk County Police, Haralson County Sheriff’s Deputies, and other agencies responded to a single vehicle wreck Tuesday evening on Vinson Mountain Road near Rockmart, where a man was pronounced dead. According to Polk County Coroner Tony Brazier, 39-year-old Christopher Robinson of Buchanan was apparently headed to workContinue Reading
Hoops: Rockmart boys pick up win in season opener
The Rockmart Yellow Jackets took no time in establishing dominance in Tuesday’s match up against the Gordon Central Warriors, helped in part by Jaylin Smith and Drake Benefield, whose combined effort pushed the Jackets to a 68-42 win at the Rock. Benefield led in scoring for both teams as heContinue Reading
Rockmart High School Basketball opens season tonight
The Rockmart High School Yellow Jackets basketball teams open their 2014-2015 seasons tonight at home as they host the Gordon Central Warriors. WGAA will bring you the play-by-play of the boys basketball game starting at around 7:20 on 1340 AM and online at www.wgaaradio.com. Click here for the direct linkContinue Reading