Sgt. Barry Henderson died early this morning after months-long battle with COVID
From Polk Today – Polk County suffered another tragedy overnight as Sgt. Barry Henderson of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office died after being in the hospital for the past two months with COVID-19 and on a ventilator for more than 50 days. Henderson, 50, was trying to recover from complicationsContinue Reading
my30125 app making debut
MEDIA RELEASE – Cedartown, Ga. – March 8, 2021– The City of Cedartown has rolled out a new mobile app designed to streamline issue reporting, bill paying and information gathering. The app, named “my30125,” is available on both iPhone and Android systems. Once loaded to a mobile device, users can accessContinue Reading
Cedartown man wanted by FBI
The Columbia, SC FBI field office is asking for help finding a fugitive who is believed to be in the Atlanta metro area. He is from Cedartown, GA and is wanted in connection with the armed robbery of an armored truck in North Charleston, SC.Continue Reading
BREAKING: 16-year-old found dead this morning in front of home
From Polk Today – A 16-year-old female at a Cedartown address was found dead in the hours after midnight today in Polk County, according to police. Polk County Police Chief Kenny Dodd confirmed the death occurred, and thus far it is being considered an apparent suicide. It occurred in theContinue Reading
Senator Jason Anavitarte: Update from the Gold Dome
By: Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas) Week seven under the Gold Dome has come to a close, and we have completed 24 Legislative Days. Crossover Day is right around the corner, with the date set as Monday, March 8. As Crossover Day is the final day to send legislationContinue Reading
UPDATE: Jesse Castillo arrested late Saturday in Bartow County, booked into Polk County Jail
From Polk Today – A suspect in the shooting death of a man in the early hours of Saturday morning was taken into custody late last night, according to Polk County Police Detective Brandon Crawford. Jesse Castillo, 40, of 20 Winter Wood Court, Rockmart, remains in the Polk County JailContinue Reading
Suspect on the run after overnight shooting death in Rockmart area
Polk Today – Police are currently looking for a suspect on the run this morning after a fatal overnight shooting on Clarkwood Road near Rockmart, according to Detective Brandon Crawford with the Polk County Police. Jesse Castillo, 40, is being sought on active murder warrants this morning and is consideredContinue Reading
Cedartown City Hall, PD lobbies reopening to public
From City of Cedartown – The City Hall lobby and the Cedartown Police Department lobby will reopen to the public tomorrow, February 24, at 8:30 a.m. If you plan to do business inside City Hall or the police station, officials ask that you please wear a mask and stay awareContinue Reading
Senator Jason Anavitarte: Update from the Gold Dome
By: Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas) As week six wraps up under the Gold Dome, we will reach the halfway point of session next week. With Crossover Day quickly approaching, legislators are busy filing legislation and committees are vetting those bills to ensure only the ones that will mostContinue Reading
Winter weather forces cancellations, delays for Tuesday
Various schools and government organizations have announced cancellations or delays on Tuesday Schools/Sports Teams: Cedartown High School Baseball – The game against Haralson County for Tuesday has been canceled. Polk School District – already closed for Winter Break Rome City Schools – (RCS) is scheduled for a flexible learning dayContinue Reading