May 2012

Qualified Candidates For Local Office

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On: May 25, 2012

In: Local News, News Desk

The Polk County Board of Elections has released the names of candidates who have qualified for the July 31st primary and November Election. Sheriff: Democratic Candidates: J. Kelly McLendon (Incumbent) Republican Candidates: Michael McGee, Johnny S. Moats, Randy C. Stewart & Mike Sullivan Tax Commissioner: Democratic Candidates: Kathy M. ColeContinue Reading

GOP Candidate Trey Kelley Qualifies for State House

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On: May 25, 2012

In: Local News, News Desk

CEDARTOWN – Republican candidate Trey Kelley formally qualified to run for Georgia State House District 16. “I am excited and honored about the overwhelming support my candidacy has received in such a short period of time.” said Kelley. “I am excited about continuing to campaign throughout the District speaking withContinue Reading

Special News Report: Polk County Arrest Reports

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On: May 23, 2012

In: Local Events, Local News, News Desk

The following people were arrested on the listed dates and charges according to the Polk County Jail docket book. The following people remain in the Polk County Jail. Raul Carrasco, 48, of 202 North Broad St., Cedartown, was arrested April 22 on charges of giving false name, open container, possessionContinue Reading

Special News Report: Polk County Arrest Reports

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On: May 1, 2012

In: Local Events, Local News, News Desk

The following people were arrested on the listed dates and charges according to the Polk County Jail docket book. The following people remain in the Polk County Jail according to records. Ricky Lee Bradford Jr., 31, of 4192 Collard Valley Road, Cedartown, was arrested April 3 on a charge ofContinue Reading

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Redistricting shuffles seats on state Board of Regents
ATLANTA – The new congressional map the General Assembly drew during last fall’s special redistricting session is forcing Gov. Brian Kemp to shuffle several members of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents to other seats. Regent Tom Bradbury of Vinings is being shifted from representing Georgia’s 11th Congressional District to the 6th District, […]
Kemp signs major reforms to CON law
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Georgia’s top congressional fundraiser
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McBath, McCormick dominating race for campaign bucks
U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath ATLANTA – Incumbent U.S. Reps. Lucy McBath and Rich McCormick are blowing away their opponents in campaign fundraising in their “crisscross” reelection bids heading into the May 21 primaries. McBath, a Democrat from Marietta, has raised more than $1.5 million during the current election cycle, according to a report filed with […]
Ex-Trump aide top campaign fundraiser in 3rd Congressional District
Brian Jack ATLANTA – A former political aide to Donald Trump carrying the former president’s endorsement is the leading fundraiser in the campaign for the only open seat in Georgia’s congressional delegation. But a former state senator from Newnan is touting his lead in donations from “grassroots” contributors. Brian Jack of Fayette County, who served […]
Georgia adds jobs in March while jobless rate stays flat
Health-services jobs hit an all-time high in Georgia last month. ATLANTA – Georgia’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.1% last month even as the state added 16,200 jobs, the Georgia Department of Labor reported Thursday. The number of jobs reached more than 4.9 million in March, an all-time high. Job sectors hitting record highs included […]
Kemp inks tax-cut package
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State awards third round of rural housing grants
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Georgia DAs file new lawsuit challenging state oversight panel
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Port of Brunswick sets record month for autos
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