Public delegates call for reconsideration on cutting DECA and German at CHS
Three individuals from the community spoke to the Polk School District board of education Tuesday night, asking them to reinstate two programs that have been cut from Cedartown High School. Cedartown High School class of 2013 graduate Meredith Pyle implored to the board to re-establish the DECA program at CedartownContinue Reading
Axiom Laboratories acquires Metaugus Inc. in Cedartown
PRESS RELEASE Axiom Laboratories, a subsidiary of Axiom Nutraceuticals, announced it has acquired Metaugus, Inc., a supplement manufacturing facility located in Cedartown. The purchase will better serve the needs of Axiom Nutraceuticals’ customers both local and abroad. “This investment represents an important strategic opportunity for us to better serve ourContinue Reading
UPDATE: Rockmart shooting; police searching residence
According to Rockmart Police Chief Keith Sorrells, the shooting occurred on Pearl Street just after 11:00 am. Sorrells said that one person was shot and another was grazed by a bullet. Both were transported to an area hospital. The identity of the suspect has not been released at this time.Continue Reading
Financial report shows positives for Cedartown
Some good news was presented to the Cedartown City Commission Monday night as they heard a positive report from the city auditor in regards to fiscal year 2013. With the economy stabilizing and revenues becoming more prevalent, the financial pictures for the city is headed in the right direction. CityContinue Reading
Deal: Belgian textile company to create 350 jobs in Bartow
PRESS RELEASE Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Belgium-based Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) will establish its U.S. headquarters and create 350 jobs in Cartersville over the next five years. “My recent economic development mission allowed for our state to strengthen relationships in the global marketplace, expanding Georgia’s international presence andContinue Reading
Commissioners to discuss blight ordinance tonight
Cedartown City Commissioners will be discussing the issue of blighted properties and a proposed ordinance that is intended to deal with the issue in the city. Last week, commissioners took a driving tour of neighborhoods that are dotted with homes that fall into the blighted category. City commissioner Jordan HubbardContinue Reading
Oil plunges, pushes gasoline to 3 month lows
The price of oil dropped for the third consecutive week, pushing retail prices to their lowest level in months. Sunday, the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline fell for the 16th consecutive day. Since last week, the average price fell 4 cents to $3.62, the cheapestContinue Reading
Cedartown Police Clerk Dottie Wood retiring this month with 30 years of service
PRESS RELEASE In her 30 years with the Cedartown Police Department, Dottie Wood has seen a lot. She’s worked with five different police chiefs – including W.M. Moss, John Dean, Keith Barber, Henry King and now, Jamie Newsome. She first came on board with the police department as a dispatcherContinue Reading
Early voting begins in Rockmart; election next Tuesday
Sample Ballots Polk nonpartisan runoff ballot 2014 Polk Republican runoff ballot 2014 Polk Democratic runoff ballot 2014 This is the last week if you want to cast your ballot early for the primary election runoff next Tuesday. An additional early voting location is now open in Rockmart at the NathanContinue Reading
New Polk Medical Center to open in early November
It appears that a late fall opening will be in store for the new campus of Polk Medical Center as construction continues on the facility on Rockmart Highway just east of Cedartown. Infrastructure improvements are nearly complete and the exterior parts of the new building are for the most partContinue Reading