WGAA 1340AM Cedartown

The Georgia Department of Transportation will suspend all construction related lane closures on interstate highways and primary state roads in Northwest Georgia from noon on Wednesday, November 21st through 9 p.m. on Sunday, November 25th. The D.O.T. reminds travelers to exercise caution as heavy holiday traffic is expected throughout the state.

Georgia voters should be reminded that you need to bring a valid photo I.D. such as a driver’s license to vote. You can view a sample ballot or find where you vote at www.mvp.sos.state.ga.us. There are two proposed amendments on the ballot -1- Shall the constitution be amended to allow state or local approval of public charter schools upon the request of local communities -2- Shall the constitution be amended to provide for a reduction in the state’s operating costs by allowing the Gen. Assembly to authorize certain state agencies to enter into multi year rental agreements.

President Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie did a helicopter tour that included sights of charred houses, sand packed and water logged streets and broken bridges and boardwalks following the devistation left behind by Hurricane Sandy. The Democratic president praised the Republican Governor and backer of White House challenger Mitt Romney. The president promised federal help to local officials and residents

LakePoint Sporting Community & Town Center, Emerson, will officially break ground today at 1 p.m. at 755 Highway 293. Many sports legends and elected officials will attend including former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, current Brave’s manager Fredi Gonzales, Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost and Gov. Nathan Deal. Initially 2,400 jobs are expected with more jobs upon completion of the project. This is the largest construction project in Ga. since the West Point Kia plant. LakePoint will host three major tenants including Perfect Game USA, LB3 Lacrosse and North Atlanta Soccer Association. Construction of the nearly $1 billion development will begin mid winter of 2013.

The Etowah, Tennessee, City Commission approved an ordinance to ban pit bulls Monday night. The ordinance singles out pit bulls as a dangerous breed with a strong fighting and chase instinct. The ordinance grandfathers in existing pit bulls but bans new dogs. Existing owners will have to register their animals with identifying photos, post “beware of dog” signs, obtain $100,000 in liability insurance, keep dogs muzzled on short leashes when outside of the home and keep them confined indoors or in a locked pen or kennel at home.

The City of Cedartown Fire Department, along with the Junior Service League and The Exchange Club will be sponsoring a fan give-a-away this Friday and Saturday – June 29th and 30th. Due to the predicted temperatures of 104, these organizations have joined forces to help those who will suffer most during this extreme weather.

A limited number of fans will be available, so we ask only those who have no air conditioning, the elderly and families with small children request this assistance.

Fans will be available starting at 10:00am Friday, June 29th till 5:00pm and 10:00am Saturday, June 30th till 3:00pm or until supplies are exhausted.

You must bring with you: identification and the address the fan will be used at. There is a limit of one per household.

If you are an elderly individual who can not make it down to the Fire Department, or have an elderly relative who can not make it, you can call the Fire Department with the individual’s name and address and a crew will deliver the fan to them.

For additional information, you can call the Cedartown Fire Department at 770-748-1113.

Tristan Pointer is a 22 month old little boy who was a recent victim of second degree burn on 65 % of his body. This family has a long road ahead of them and I just want to help them in any way possible, medical expenses, water bill, power bill or groceries, etc. I have also opened a Savings Account through Coosa Valley Credit Union; a donation can be made at any Coosa Valley Credit Union location.

Coosa Valley Credit Union

819 North Main St

Cedartown, GA 30125

If any donation is made through the Credit Union the name on the account is listed as Amy Cantrell for Tristan Pointer

Tristan’s mother and father are Shannon & Carlisle Pointer. Thank you in advance and please remember to keep this family in your prayers. I can be reached @ 678-988-0558 or arcantrell@dhr.state.ga.us.

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.

1. Cora Krystal Berry, 22, of 508 Prior Station Road, Silver Creek, was arrested June 10 on charges of theft by shoplifting and giving false information.
2. Martin Steven Burge, 54, of 153 Blue Hole Road, Rockmart, was arrested June 2 on charges of obstruction of an officer, possession of a drug related object, first degree theft by shoplifting and probation violation.
3. Kenneth Emanual Burruss, 25, of 2795 Wendy Lane, Marietta was arrested June 4 on charges of two counts obstruction, drugs across guard line and possession of cocaine.
4. Douglas Ray Colvin, 51, of 708 Cleo Street, Cedartown, was arrested June 4 on charges of probation violation, driving while unlicensed, failure to stop at stop sign and DUI.
5. Timothy Leon Davis, 45, of 1127 Old Rome Road, Aragon was arrested June 8 on charges of battery, criminal trespass, both under the Family Violence Act (F.V.A.) and parole violation.
6. Jeremy Joseph Gibson, 17, of 14 Laurens Road, Rockmart was arrested June 7 on charges of two counts of burglary and two counts of theft by taking.
7. Charles Shelton Luthor, 27, of 508 Prior Station Road, Silver Creek, was arrested June 10 on charges of theft by shoplifting and giving false information.
8. Marshal Dewayne Moore, 29, of 703 Knight Road, Rockmart was arrested June 9 on charges of aggravated assault.
9. Damon Leon Morris, 37, of 2806 Buchanan Highway, Cedartown was arrested June 6 on charges of reckless driving, obstruction, fleeing or attempting to elude police officer, driving while license suspended and failure to appear.
10. Diamond Tyeshia Watkins, 31, of 204 Canal Street, Cedartown, was arrested June 9 for charges of open container, failure to stop at stop sign, DUI child endangerment and driving under influence.

The following people were released from the Polk County Jail.

1. Kendall Davis Adams, 18, of 481 Pea Ridge Road, Rockmart, was arrested June 2 on charges of first degree forgery.
2. Eric Aloson, 27, of 228 Gibson Street, Cedartown, was arrested May 31 on charges of driving with no license.
3. Billy Joe Bagley, 42, of 77 Harris Loop, Cedartown, was arrested June 4 on charges of second-degree forgery, identity fraud and theft of services.
4. Regina Kaye Ball, 54, of 407 Mountain Home Road, Cedartown, was arrested June 2 on charges of burglary, theft by taking and criminal damage to property.
5. Larry Wayne Brown, 52, of 322 Pine Street, Cedartown, was arrested June 7 on charges of no seat belt and open container.
6. Gregory Todd Calhoun, 45, of 4712 Collard Valley Road, Cedartown, was arrested June 3 on charges of two counts of carrying a concealed weapon, possession of firearm or knife, pointing or aiming gun or pistol, aggravated assault, simple assault, possession of a weapon during commission of a crime and reckless driving.
7. Maria Delauz Carrasco, 34, of 202 N Broad Street, Cedartown, was arrested June 4 on charges of driving under influence and improper backing.
8. Jose Carillo, 27, of 821 Georgia Avenue, Cedartown, was arrested June 5 on charges of driving while unlicensed, following too closely and child restrain violation.
9. Mark Henry Carroll, 50, of 45 Peachtree Road, Rockmart, was arrested June 7 on charges of possession of methamphetamine.
10. Pedro Castanada Alamilla, 30, of 2172 Lovvorn Road, Carrollton, was arrested May 31 on charges of DUI.
11. Jason Rodney Cheatwood, 29, of 70 Berry Road, Cedartown, was arrested June 5 on charges of first degree forgery.
12. Kevin Lee Childers, 34, of 827 Jones Avenue, Rockmart, was arrested June 7 on charges of speeding, possession of methampetamine, tampering with evidence and obstruction.
13. Charlene German Couch, 48, o 706 Cassville Road, Cartersville, was arrested June 3 on charges of no seat belt and driving while license suspended.
14. Darrell Shane Dutton, 27, of 136 Morris Road, Cedartown, was arrested June 6 on charges of criminal trespass and bond drop.
15. Yoni Escalante, 27, of 690 Slusser Avenue, Cedartown, was arrested June 9 on charges of driving while unlicensed and no tag.
16. Shaina Kay Garner, 28, of 898 Lake Creek Road, Cedartown, was arrested June 6 on charges of failure to maintain lane and DUI.
17. Patricia Ann Headrick, 55, of 1549 Shiloh Road, Cedartown, was arrested June 8 on charges of drug possession, possession of firearm or knife during commission of a crime, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and possession and use of drug-related object.
18. Edgar Tori Hernandez-Macario, 29, of 1004 Desoto Avenue, Rome, was arrested June 4 on charges of window tint, failure to maintain lane and driving with no license.
19. Devan Brooke Hill, 20, of 405 Green View Court, Cedartown, was arrested June 6 on charges of theft by taking and first degree forgery.
20. Michael J Hood, 36, of 309 Thompson Street, Cedartown, was arrested May 31 on charges of first degree cruelty to children and two counts of battery.
21. Lavon King, 42, of 297 Paris Mountain Road, Rockmart, was arrested June 5 on charges of obstruction of 911 call, reckless conduct and two counts of simple battery.
22. Patricia Ledbetter, 45, of 117 McKibbon Street, Cedartown, was arrested May 31 on charges of two counts of disorderly conduct.
23. Miguel Angel Lopez-Perez, 36, of 264 South Lewis Road, Cedartown, was arrested June 6 on charges of driving with no license and child restraint violation.
24. Ricky Dewayne McCulley, 37, of 2143 Johnson Lake Road, Cedartown, was arrested June 5 on charges of second-degree cruelty to children and third degree cruelty to children both under the F.V.A.
25. Robert Craig McKnight, 49, of 680 Flint Hill Road, Aragon, was arrested June 9 on charges of DUI, failure to maintain lane, no tail lights and open container.
26. Marcus W Odom, 48, of 724 College Drive, Cedartown, was arrested June 2 on charges of possession of controlled substances, abandonment of controlled substances and possession of controlled substances not in original container.
27. Oscar Manuel Olanda, 30, of 807 Blance Road, Cedartown, was arrested June 6 on charges of driving without license.
28. Kimberly Ann Pace, 20, of 227 Wieuca Way, Cedartown, was arrested June 8 on charges of reckless driving, seatbelt violation, basic speed law and failure to change address within 60 days.
29. Devan Brady Peace, 18, of 3417 Johnson Lake Road, Cedartown, was arrested May 31 on charges of driving while unlicensed.
30. Wayne Lee Runyon Jr., 46, of 368 N Fifth Street, Cedartown, was arrested June 4 on charges of terroristic threats and acts and disorderly conduct.
31. Brian Seth Russell, 21, of 47 Apple Barrel Way, Taylorsville, was arrested June 5 on charges of DUI.
32. Edith Scoffield, 27, of 100 Pine Crest Circle, Cedartown, was arrested May 31 on charges of aggravated assault under the F.V.A. and third-degree cruelty to children.
33. Perry Melvin Strickland, 57, homeless, Cedartown, was arrested June 7 on charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
34. Maria Deluzseg Toledo-Segura, 26, of 430 Atlanta Street, Cedartown, was arrested June 7 on charges of driving while unlicensed and window tint.
35. Victoria Wagner, 42, of 1517 Morris Road, Aragon, was arrested June 1 on charges of deposit account fraud.
36. Rodney Wayne Wolfe, 45, of 481 Clearwater Street, Rockmart, was arrested June 6 on charges of theft by taking under the F.V.A.
37. Nicholas Allen Wright, 17, of 101 Bennett Road, Rockmart, was arrested June 3 on charges of theft by receiving stolen property and criminal trespass.
38. Ray Young, 32, of 465 Sherwood Drive, Rockmart, was arrested June 7 on charges of simple battery, battery both under the F.V.A and disorderly conduct.