Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy on paid administrative leave after fatal shooting
A Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy has been placed on administrative leave as an investigation continues into the circumstances of an officer involved shooting Friday night on Hillside Drive. According to Polk County Deputy Coroner Tony Brazier, 18-year-old Levi Isaac Weaver was pronounced dead in the emergency room at Polk MedicalContinue Reading
GBI investigating fatal officer involved shooting
The GBI has been called in to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred late Friday afternoon in Cedartown. According to initial reports, Polk County 911 received a call of a heated domestic situation at a Hillside Drive address. A Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy was the first to arrive onContinue Reading
Tonight’s Polk County Games LIVE HERE!!
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. Heard County Braves – Live at 7:00 PM Rockmart Yellow Jackets vs. Bremen Blue Devils – Live at 7:00 PM Go Dawgs andContinue Reading
UPDATE: Three others arrested in gambling investigation
Three more arrests have been made in the investigation and execution of search warrants at two area convenience stores by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations earlier this week. In addition to the arrest of 56-year-old Vanessa Gibbons, Polk County Jail records indicate that 38-year-old Nimishaeben Patel, 43-year-old Bipinchandpa Patel, andContinue Reading
Dates Set for Polk Medical Center Opening and Grand Preview
The new Polk Medical Center will officially open its doors to care for patients and their families on November 6, but the public is invited to tour the new facility at the Grand Preview, which will take place on Sunday, October 19 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. “We’re excitedContinue Reading
Arrest made in illegal gambling investigation
An arrest has been made in the investigation and execution of search warrants at two area convenience stores by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. According to Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome, 56-year-old Vanessa Gibbons of 258 Chestnut Street in Cedartown was arrested on a warrant in the afternoon on ThursdayContinue Reading
Georgia’s unemployment rate rises to 8.1 percent in August
PRESS RELEASE The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August was 8.1 percent, up four-tenths of a percentage point from a revised 7.7 percent in July. The rate in August of last year was 8.2 percent. “We had good job growth, both overContinue Reading
53rd annual Polk County Fair continues through Saturday
Two nights are in the books for the 53rd annual Polk County Fair, which continues through Saturday. Tonight is Senior Citizens Night at the fair and all those ages 60 and over will be admitted free of charge, according to the Cedartown Exchange Club. Tickets for general admission are $5Continue Reading
Investigation reveals violation of state commercial gambling laws at two convenience stores
PRESS RELEASE Law enforcement agencies say that an investigation involving two local convenience stores over the illegal use of gaming machines has been classified as ongoing.On Thursday, Sept. 16, 2014, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Commercial Gambling Unit, along with the Cedartown Police Department and the Polk County Police Department,Continue Reading
Police investigating convenience stores in Cedartown
Law enforcement have been on the scene of several businesses in Cedartown, clearing the premises and according to Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome, carrying out warrants. The Chevron Station at the corner of Main Street and East Avenue was blocked off by police, as well as Chapman’s convenience store onContinue Reading