Report: Man threatens to burn down home
Cedartown Police arrested a man Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly damaged a vehicle and then threatened to burn someone’s house down. According to police reports, the suspect kicked the side of the victim’s car and struck the car window, causing it to crack. The victim filed charges against him andContinue Reading
Report: Domestic dispute results in arrest
Cedartown Police responded to a domestic disturbance call early Wednesday and arrested a man on numerous charges related to the incident. According to police reports, officers arrived at a Melissa Lane residence and located three individuals in a nearby field. The female victim was found with a bloody nose, bruisesContinue Reading
Polk and Blue Cross/Blue Shield closer to agreement
Many of those who have used the services of Polk Medical Center in the past couple of years may have had a huge shock on their medical bills. Since the hospital changed hands from HCA to Floyd Healthcare Management, people with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Georgia have been out ofContinue Reading
Suspect charged with aggravated assault in Tuesday shooting
Rockmart Police have released the name of the suspect involved in a Tuesday morning shooting on Pearl Street. According to Rockmart Police Chief Keith Sorrells, 24-year-old William Neal Moss of 312 Pearl Street, is alleged to have shot a female victim in the shoulder during an altercation inside that residence.Continue Reading
Governor approves hire of 100 new child protective service workers
PRESS RELEASE Gov. Nathan Deal today approved the hire of 100 new child protective service workers to assist with a recent influx of cases. The number of reports of child abuse and neglect has significantly increased since the opening of a centralized 24/7 Child Protective Services Intake Communications Center. “If weContinue Reading
Public delegates call for reconsideration on cutting DECA and German at CHS
Three individuals from the community spoke to the Polk School District board of education Tuesday night, asking them to reinstate two programs that have been cut from Cedartown High School. Cedartown High School class of 2013 graduate Meredith Pyle implored to the board to re-establish the DECA program at CedartownContinue Reading
Axiom Laboratories acquires Metaugus Inc. in Cedartown
PRESS RELEASE Axiom Laboratories, a subsidiary of Axiom Nutraceuticals, announced it has acquired Metaugus, Inc., a supplement manufacturing facility located in Cedartown. The purchase will better serve the needs of Axiom Nutraceuticals’ customers both local and abroad. “This investment represents an important strategic opportunity for us to better serve ourContinue Reading
UPDATE: Rockmart shooting; police searching residence
According to Rockmart Police Chief Keith Sorrells, the shooting occurred on Pearl Street just after 11:00 am. Sorrells said that one person was shot and another was grazed by a bullet. Both were transported to an area hospital. The identity of the suspect has not been released at this time.Continue Reading
Financial report shows positives for Cedartown
Some good news was presented to the Cedartown City Commission Monday night as they heard a positive report from the city auditor in regards to fiscal year 2013. With the economy stabilizing and revenues becoming more prevalent, the financial pictures for the city is headed in the right direction. CityContinue Reading
Deal: Belgian textile company to create 350 jobs in Bartow
PRESS RELEASE Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Belgium-based Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) will establish its U.S. headquarters and create 350 jobs in Cartersville over the next five years. “My recent economic development mission allowed for our state to strengthen relationships in the global marketplace, expanding Georgia’s international presence andContinue Reading