Rockamrt Wreck Leaves One Dead
A collision at the intersections of Georgia Highways 113 and 278 have left one dead. The collisions occured in the early afternoon on Wednesday January 9th, 2012. The wreck involved two vehicles, a car and a tractor-trailer. In addition to the death, another individual was life-flighted to an Atlanta areaContinue Reading
Polk County BOE Financial Report for November
The District has completed 41.67% of the fiscal year as of November 2012. Revenues were 6.18% less than expected. Expenditures were 1.26% less than projected. The general fund balance was $414,104.33. Interest earned for the month was $94.18 funds invested at .07%. The Balance in the State Reimbursement RMS andContinue Reading
Sidewalk Improvements in the Works for Cedartown
The Georgia Department of Transportation and the State Transportation Board are paving the way for sidewalk improvements in the city of Cedartown, Polk County. Georgia DOT recently approved the preparation of a city contract covering the reconstruction of sidewalks on two streets in Cedartown. “The Georgia DOT is committed toContinue Reading
Child-Only Policies to be Offered in January
Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens has signed an order finalizing new rules that will require all insurance companies who sell individual health policies in Georgia to also offer “Child-Only” individual health coverage beginning January 1, 2013. “Georgia consumers who want to provide healthcare coverage for their children can begin the processContinue Reading
Pastor Indicted On Securities Fraud
The leader of the Gospel Tabernacle Church of Decatur was indicted Thursday by a grand jury on 8 counts of violating Ga’s Securities Act. Bishop Wiley Jackson face 8 counts of illegally selling shares in a company called Genesis LLC cheating at least two investors out of over $12,000.Continue Reading
Professor Faces Rape Charges
A former professor at Dalton State College will be tried on rape and child molestation charges next week. Monte Salyer had negotiated a plea deal with the District Attorney’s Office but backed out at the last minute. The former English professor faces charges of rape, statutory rape, child molestation, aggravatedContinue Reading
Dick’s Suspends Rifle Sales, A Time of Mourning
Dick’s Sporting Goods is suspending its sales of modern rifles nationwide because of the school shooting in Connecticut. A statement on Dick’s website expresses sympathy for the victims families. It says sales of modern sporting rifles will be suspended during this “time of national mourning.”Continue Reading
Daycare Teacher Hires Hit Man to Kill Ex-Husband
A daycare teacher in Paulding County has been arrested for hiring someone to kill her ex-husband. Melissa Silvers, 48, thought she was hiring a hit man, however, the hit man was an undercover agent. Silvers was arrested at Lost Mountain Academy Daycare. Silvers has been charged with conspiracy to commitContinue Reading
Holiday Travel Relief
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is clearing a path for travelers this holiday season by lifting lane closures over the extended Christmas and New Year’s travel period. GDOT announced today that all scheduled and ongoing construction-related lane closures in Northwest Georgia would be suspended for the Christmas and NewContinue Reading
Georgia Power to Purchase Solar Energy
Georgia Power has agreed to buy more power from solar equipped homes and businesses as part of its plan to increase the amount of solar power it sells. The Ga. Public Service Commission recommended the change in the utility’s plan. Ga. Power agreed to buy 30 megawatts a year for three years from solarContinue Reading