Arrests in marijuana seizure in Piedmont, Ala.
According to a News Release from Calhoun County Sheriff Larry Amerson, on Thursday another person was arrested in connection to the marijuana seizure in Piedmont, 53 year old Phillip Earl Candler, from Piedmont, was arrested and charged with Trafficking Marijuana. He is being held in the Calhoun County Jail pendingContinue Reading
City Commissioners to attend GMA convention
The Cedartown City Commission will be among approximately 2,000 city officials to participate in discussions and training on issues affecting Georgia’s cities at the 77th annual convention of the Georgia Municipal Association, or GMA June 25-29. City leaders from all over the state will gather in Savannah to discuss theContinue Reading
Early voting in July 20th Primary begins this week
Voters will have a month and a half to cast ballots for the July 20th Primary Election. Early voting begins this week. You can vote at the elections office at the Polk County Administration Building at 144 West Avenue each weekday from 9am until 5pm until Friday, July the 16th.Continue Reading
Court case of fatal Cedartown shooting begins
The case involving the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old Cedartown resident was in court Friday. Jeffrey Pledger died from gunshot wounds May 6th of last year. One of 4 defendants – Trenton Tyrice Williamson – entered a guilty plea to a reduced charge of conspiracy to commit robbery – aContinue Reading
Cedartown and Rockmart hold graduation ceremonies
A very large crowd saw 229 seniors receive their diplomas Sunday night on Doc Ayers Field. Rains held off until after commencement exercises were over as parents flooded the field for pictures. One hundred forty-six Rockmart High School Seniors turned their tassels Friday night at their graduation exercises. The threatContinue Reading
Demolition of press box underway
Demolition of the old press box at Cedartown Memorial Stadium began on Friday and will be completed this week as officials break ground to build a new concession stand, press box, and restroom facility in one. Cedartown High School Principal Hal David said that the new facility will house bothContinue Reading
Big Double A Pet of the Week – River
Visit Petfinder.com for more information on this German Shepherd River is about a year old and weighs 51 pounds. She is a little timid but friendly. She is learning to walk on a leash and is catching on fast. She was picked up with her friend Rex. River has beenContinue Reading
Pet of the Week: Lilith
Lilith is about 6 months old and weighs 31 pounds. She is friendly and well mannered. She is learning to walk on a leash. She gets along well with other dogs. Lilith has received her DA2PPvL vaccine and deworming. The adoption fee will be $35 to help cover the cost.Continue Reading
Polk school board meets in special session
A standing room only crowd was present at Monday’s Special Session of the Polk School District Board of Education amid rumors that cuts in teacher supplements would be made through the ongoing budget crisis. However, Superintendent Marvin Williams says that based on what the district is expecting in allotments fromContinue Reading
Former Heflin police chief to go to court to get his job back
HEFLEN, ALA. (WCKA) – Ousted Heflin Police Chief Ty Payne is expected to take his fight to regain his job to the federal courts this week. Payne was dismissed Friday on a 4 to 2 vote of the Heflin City council after Mayor Anna Berry cited Payne with three chargesContinue Reading