Man arrested after shooting on South Martiele Street
Cedartown Police have arrested a man involved in a shooting on South Martiele Street Monday afternoon. According to Police Chief Jamie Newsome, officers arrived at the residence at 3:30 p.m. Monday to find a man laying in the front yard of the residence with a gunshot wound. He was transportedContinue Reading
Strong to severe storms forecasted to move in early Tuesday
The National Weather Service is forecasting some rough weather to move through the Polk County area early Tuesday morning. The NWS says there is still some doubt on how strong they will be when they get here but we could see wind gusts to 60 mph as well as veryContinue Reading
Gas remains over $3 a gallon, but not in Tennessee and Alabama
TAMPA, Fla. — Motorists are beginning to find gasoline selling less than $3 a gallon at filling stations in the southeastern United States. The average price in Tennessee is $3 a gallon. However, the state averages remain well above $3 in Florida and Georgia. “Gas prices declined dramatically last weekContinue Reading
High School Football Scores – 10/10/14
Callaway – 37 Cedartown – 21 Rockmart – 34 Pepperell – 32 Haralson County – 0 Central, Carroll – 66 Dalton – 63 Rome – 17 Dade County – 0 Darlington – 23Continue Reading
LISTEN LIVE to Polk County’s football teams
WGAA is bringing you coverage of the Cedartown Bulldogs and Rockmart Yellow Jackets right here on online. Click below for the link to our webstreams: Cedartown Bulldogs vs. Callaway Cavaliers – Live at 7:00 PM Rockmart Yellow Jackets @ Pepperell Dragons – Live at 7:00 PM Go Dawgs and StingContinue Reading
GSP and GDOT officials unveil sign to honor Trooper Billy Tanner
Those driving along Highway 278 on the way out of Cedartown toward Rockmart will see a new sign just past the Polk County Emergency 911 building. That sign, placed by the Georgia Department of Transportation, was revealed during a ceremony on Tuesday, honoring the late Billy Arthur Tanner, a stateContinue Reading
City looking to improve East Avenue
Drivers using East Avenue as part of their commute know well the deteriorating condition of that thoroughfare. A solution to the issue is being planned by the city of Cedartown to correct the problem. City Manager Bill Fann presented to city commissioners during a work session on Monday the plansContinue Reading
Bill Cummings remembered as a true public servant
Polk County citizens are remembering the life and legacy of longtime former State Representative Bill Cummings, who passed away over the weekend after several years of declining health. Cummings served in the State House of Representatives for 26 years, chaired the Retirement Committee, and served a member of the AppropriationsContinue Reading
LISTEN LIVE: Rockmart football on the air and online
WGAA is bringing you coverage of the Cedartown Bulldogs and Rockmart Yellow Jackets right here on online. Click below for the link to our webstreams: Cedartown Bulldogs – BYE WEEK Rockmart Yellow Jackets vs. Landmark Christian War Eagles – Live at 7:00 PM Go Dawgs and Sting ‘em Jackets!!Continue Reading
Deadline to register to vote for Nov. election is Monday
Monday is the deadline for anyone wishing to register to vote in the upcoming November General Election, which is just over a month away. According to election officials, after the registration deadline has passed, early voting will begin on Monday, October 13 and run until October 31. A Saturday votingContinue Reading