Polk school board votes to trim media specialist positions
The Polk School District Board of Education voted to reduce the number of media specialists in the school system, particularly at the elementary school level. Board members in a unanimous vote also requested a waiver from the state for class sizes, while also reducing the media specialists by two. “WeContinue Reading
Second attack in as many weeks on recreation trails
The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office is warning bikers and hikers to take extra caution as someone attempted to attack a female biker on the Iron Trail at Red Top Mountain. According to reports, the attacker used a taser to attack the woman, who was with in a group of peopleContinue Reading
Three arrests in armed robbery in Rockmart
Three suspects in an armed robbery of a Rockmart apartment last weekend were arrested on Monday. According to Detective David Gowens of the Rockmart Police Department, three individuals entered an apartment on Jackson Lane on Thursday afternoon around 3 p.m. and took several items from the victim there, including hisContinue Reading
Jury finds former soldier guilty of murdering his wife
It took jurors just over two hours Tuesday to find a former soldier guilty on all counts for fatally shooting his wife back in 2011. According to District Attorney Jack Browning, Shay Merritt of Aragon was found guilty on malice murder, felony murder, possession of a firearm during the commissionContinue Reading
County commissioners to vote on fire department overhaul
Polk County Commissioners will decide tonight whether or not to send a proposed overhaul of the county fire department to the November ballot. County manager Matt Denton presented the county commission with a resolution authorizing the creation of a special service district for the purpose of implementing a paid fireContinue Reading
Posey Pet of the Week for August 4
About 23406618 Available for adoption 08/01. Younger Adult. Beautiful green eyes. Friendly and affectionate. Wonderful companion! *****URGENT*****This shelter is NOT a no-kill facility. If you are interested, please act quickly. We must have commitment before close of business on the first Wednesday after the availability date. ******If you are interestedContinue Reading
GDOL to host job training recruitment in Cartersville Aug. 12
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor’s (GDOL) will host a special recruitment for job seekers who qualify for OJT, a federal on-the-job training program to help get unemployed workers back into the labor force. The recruitment will be held Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. atContinue Reading
August gas prices hit 4-year low
TAMPA, Fla. — Motorists heading to the gas pumps are finding the cheapest August gas prices since 2010. On August 1, 2010, the national average price was $2.74. Since that time, average prices on August 1 ranged from $3.52 in 2012, to $3.71 in 2011. The current average of $3.50Continue Reading
Local hair salon to offer free back to school haircuts
F.H.F. Hair Design on Main Street in Downtown Cedartown is offering free back to school haircuts on Tuesday, August 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The haircuts are for children ages 7 through 17 and are free to those that could not otherwise afford a haircut before going backContinue Reading
Cedartown commission to disuss panhandlers ordinance in work session
City commissioners are expected to discuss a proposed panhandlers ordinance when they meet in an open work session tonight. Cedartown City Manager Bill Fann will present the proposal to the full commission during the session tonight. The idea of a comprehensive ordinance dealing with the issue of panhandling has beenContinue Reading