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50th Pastor Anniversary

On: October 13, 2025

November 22, 2025 Doors open at 4 p.m. Gala Commences at 5 p.m. At Lankford Corner 610 South Main Street To purchase tickets, please call 404-216-6502 or any member at the Eastview Baptist Church.Continue Reading

Paint the Town Purple

By: Gail Conner

On: October 8, 2025

In: Local Events

October 21, 2025 Wear purple to support victims of Domestic Violence!Continue Reading

Angels Among Us 5K

By: Gail Conner

On: October 7, 2025

In: Local News

Moms United is excited to announce the Angels Among Us 5K! After a few changes behind the scenes, we’re ready to share this powerful event with our community. This 5K is more than a fundraiser—it’s a movement of love, healing, and remembrance. It was created to honor the livesContinue Reading

Revival Every Tuesday at Ebenezer

By: Gail Conner

On: October 7, 2025

In: Local News

Ebenezer AME Church 305 MLK Blvd in Cedartown Every Tuesday at 7 p.m.Continue Reading

Monday is the deadline to register to vote for the November election

By: Staff Reports

On: October 6, 2025

In: Area News, Local News, News Desk

Time is running out for voters ahead of the November election. The Georgia Secretary of State is reminding residents that Monday, October 6th is the last day to register to vote or update your information in time to cast a ballot this year. That deadline applies statewide — including hereContinue Reading

Surviving the Holidays

By: Gail Conner

On: October 6, 2025

In: Local News

Sunday, Nov. 9th 2-4 p.m. Kresge Methodist Church in Cedartown, GAContinue Reading

Trunk or Treat – Oct 25

By: Gail Conner

On: October 3, 2025

In: Local News

Cedartown First Methodist Church October 25 from 5-7 p.m. COME AND HAVE FUN!!Continue Reading

Show Up and Show Out!! Car Show

By: Gail Conner

On: October 2, 2025

In: Local News

At the Rockmart Walmart Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Registration fee:$25 Benefits: Childrens Healthcare of AtlantaContinue Reading

Ultimate Car Show and Fall Festival

By: Gail Conner

On: October 1, 2025

In: Local News

Saturday, October 18th 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Ce4dar Valley Nursing Home Contact Deborah at 770-748-4116 for details!Continue Reading

Charity Golf Tournament – CHS Baseball & Softball

By: Gail Conner

On: September 23, 2025

In: Community News, Local News

October 27th Cherokee Golf and Country Club Shotgun start at 10 a.m. REGISTER NOW!!Continue Reading

'Anti-aging' cooking trick goes viral after experts reveal compelling health benefits October 17, 2025
High-heat cooking methods like grilling and frying create harmful compounds called AGEs that may accelerate aging and increase disease risk.
Routine school day turns tragic as staffer dies after student allegedly boots her in chest: DA October 17, 2025
Staff member Amy Morrell died after a 14-year-old student allegedly kicked her in the chest during an attempted departure from the dorm at a Massachusetts therapeutic school.
Stephen A. Smith warns ‘not a damn soul’ can beat Vance-Rubio ticket in 2028 presidential election October 17, 2025
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith said Marco Rubio's success with the Israel-Hamas peace deal makes a Vance-Rubio 2028 Republican ticket unbeatable for any Democratic candidate.
Obama continues tradition of slow-rolled political endorsements as gubernatorial elections hit fever pitch October 17, 2025
Former President Barack Obama officially backed both Democrats running in this year's only gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia after staying mum on the races.
Trans athlete researcher rejects open category proposal at conference, says most would 'quit their sport' October 17, 2025
Western University professor Joanna Marie Harper opposed separate categories for transgender athletes, saying most “would rather quit their sport."

Legislators hear more about changing Georgia election law
ATLANTA — State lawmakers wrapped up another marathon hearing on Georgia’s election procedures Thursday, ahead of possible legislative changes next year. The House election procedures committee took four hours to hear presentations in Americus from nearly a dozen advocates, experts and officials and to listen to brief comments from more than two dozen members of […]
Federal appeals court issues order against plaintiff in Coffee County election lawsuit
ATLANTA — A voting rights advocate and longtime city commissioner in Coffee County suffered a loss this week in a federal lawsuit she was pursuing against election officials after she was arrested for helping voters during the contest between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Olivia Coley-Pearson is suing the county election board and former election […]
Democrat for governor collects endorsement from Jason Carter
ATLANTA — Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Jason Carter has thrown his support behind Jason Esteves in his campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor ahead of next year’s election. “He’s the new generation of leadership that Georgia needs, and he still has a long record of fighting for our families,” Carter said in a statement […]
More students graduating from Georgia public colleges, universities
ATLANTA — The number of students who earn a degree at a public college or university in Georgia keeps rising. Enrollment has been rising, too, but that is not the only reason for the increasing graduation rates at the University System of Georgia. Enrollment has gone up 12.8% since 2011, but the number of degrees […]
Interim president named for Valdosta State University
ATLANTA — William R. “Bill” Crowe, a longtime college administrator with experience at the University of Georgia and at public colleges in several other states, will take over as the interim president of Valdosta State University in January. University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue named Crowe as the temporary successor of President Richard Carvajal […]
Georgia seats new state senator
ATLANTA — Jason Dickerson, the Cherokee County businessman who won a special election last month to fill a vacate state Senate seat, swore his oath of office Tuesday. The lifelong Cherokee County resident took over Senate District 21 during a ceremony at the county courthouse. Dickerson, a Republican who co-founded a trucking company and leads […]
Another Republican joins race to succeed Raffensperger as state elections chief
ATLANTA — The Republican primary to select Georgia’s next Secretary of State just gained another challenger as former Democrat-turned-Republican Vernon Jones entered the race. Jones, who has served in local and state elective office, announced Monday that he is running to succeed Brad Raffensperger as head of the agency that oversees elections and business licensing. […]
Doctors warn cost-cutting strategy could force them from independent practice
ATLANTA — An initiative by insurance companies to reduce high-cost doctor visits could cause physicians to abandon private practice and work for big hospital chains, independent practitioners are warning. They say the trend could drive up patient costs. Cigna implemented a policy last week to flag bills that appear to be too high. The insurance […]
Democrat for governor endorsed by mother who blames daughter’s death on Georgia’s abortion law
ATLANTA — The mother of a woman who blamed Georgia’s abortion law for the death of her daughter is backing former state Sen. Jason Esteves in next year’s primary campaign for governor. Shanette Williams said Thursday that she trusts the Atlanta Democrat to overturn the law that bans abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected. […]
Solar power and data centers a focus for Public Service Commission candidate
ATLANTA — A solar power advocate who is running for a seat on Georgia’s energy regulation agency made his case without opposition Wednesday when his opponent declined to participate in a broadcasted debate. “Why didn’t you have the courage to show up today and defend your six rate hikes in two years,” Peter Hubbard, the […]