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Martinis in May

By: Gail Conner

On: May 2, 2024

In: Community News, Local Events

Saturday, May 11 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. NO SET UP FEE! For more info call: 678-901-0643Continue Reading

Pop Up Shop

By: Gail Conner

On: April 23, 2024

In: Community News, Local Events

Saturday, June 8, 2024 219 Stubbs Street Contact Courtney Ripoll at 770-689-7838Continue Reading

Moms on the Mat Camp – Don’t miss it!

By: Gail Conner

On: April 17, 2024

In: Community News, Local Events

June 18, 2024 from 5:30 – 7 COST: Case of Water DonationContinue Reading

Purple Hyacinthbean Plant Sale

By: Gail Conner

On: April 9, 2024

In: Community News, Local Events

Potted plants: $10 each or seeds 3/$1.00 Support the Polk County Historical Society April & May at the Cedar Valley Arts Festival & the Cedartown Farmers MarketContinue Reading

DATE CHANGE Bike Ride for Girl Scout Troop 13399

By: Gail Conner

On: March 25, 2024

In: Community News, Local Events

Saturday, June 8th Registration at 10 a.m. Kick stands up at 10:30 a.m. $30 per rider/$10 Passenger LUNCH INCLUDED – 50/50 RAFFLE – DOOR PRIZES Contact Brad Shellhorse at 770-324-7799 Ride starts at New Harmony Baptist, 951 Prior Station Road with a break at Little River Canyon and ends atContinue Reading

Lady Dawgs Summer Basketball Camp

By: Gail Conner

On: March 12, 2024

In: Community News, Local Events

June 3rd – 6th from 8 a.m. to Noon Register and pay before June 1st to receive $20 off your registration price. $80 or $25 per day To secure your spot or for more information, reach out to the amazing Coach/ scott.green@polk.k12.ga.us Let’s make this summer unforgettable on the court!Continue Reading

Softball Camp at CHS

By: Gail Conner

On: March 11, 2024

In: Community News, Local Events

June 10-12 9 a.m. – Noon $65 which includes tshirt for each participant For more info contact Josh Smith 678-232-5502 Scan the registration link on the QR code aboveContinue Reading

Polk County Trailblazers

By: Gail Conner

On: March 8, 2024

In: News Desk

Monthly Hike – Meet at Pott’s Hollow Start at 5:30 p.m. Jesse Cook will be leading a beginner level monthly hike Contact Jesse at 770-546-6093 for more infoContinue Reading

Community Kitchen

By: Gail Conner

On: March 3, 2024

In: Local Events

Every THIRD Saturday from1 to 4 p.m. Free Food & Drinks, Free Clothing Located in the parking lot next to the Ideal Bakery at 509 Main Street Continue Reading

Gov. Kemp: SOLARCYCLE to Create 600 Jobs in Polk County at First-of-its-Kind Solar Panel Glass Plant

By: Staff Reports

On: February 15, 2024

In: Area News, Local News, News Desk

From City of Cedartown: “The City of Cedartown could not be more thrilled about SOLARCYCLE coming to our town,” said Cedartown City Commission Chair Jessica Payton. “Bringing an innovative industry like this to Cedartown is something we have been working towards for many years. The current City Commissioners and IContinue Reading

Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how you can see the celestial event. May 3, 2024
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Astronomers say it should be visible in both hemispheres. The Eta Aquarids occur every year in early May.
3-time Kentucky Derby horse owner says 'humble beginning' catapulted her to 'sport of kings': 'American Dream' May 3, 2024
Tami Bobo, the owner of Kentucky Derby horse Catalytic, told Fox News Digital the key to having a third horse make it to Churchill Downs is to "never overlook the less fortunate."
31 confirmed dead as heavy rains continue to batter southern Brazil, authorities say May 3, 2024
31 people have been confirmed dead and more than 70 are missing as heavy rains continue to batter Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, officials say.
Death of South Carolina pastor's wife under investigation as her family warns of 'false' stories of suicide May 3, 2024
North Carolina officials are reportedly investigating the April 27 death of 30-year-old Mica Miller of Myrtle Beach. She was found deceased in Lumber River State Park.
Cowboys' Dak Prescott will not face charges in 2017 alleged assault case: report May 3, 2024
Dallas police said Thursday that an investigation into assault allegations against Cowboys' QB Dak Prescott found “insufficient evidence" to support the case, according to a report.

E-mobility manufacturer to build plant in Augusta
ATLANTA – One of the world’s leading producers of lightweight components in the automotive and aerospace industries will invest $184 million in a new manufacturing plant in Augusta, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday. GF Casting Solutions, based in Switzerland, will create 350 jobs at the facility in Richmond County. “Having met the great team at […]
Georgia man sentenced for role in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol breach
ATLANTA – A Georgia man was sentenced to 57 months in prison Thursday for assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Jack Wade Whitton, 33, of Locust Grove pleaded guilty in federal court in September 2022 to one count of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers with a deadly […]
Former Augusta University employee charged with stealing from the school
ATLANTA – A former Augusta University employee has been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from the school, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Thursday. Dawn Gantt, 43, of Martinez, has been charged with one count of racketeering in connection with 288 acts of theft by taking and 19 acts of false statements and […]
Kemp inks bills targeting illegal immigrants, no-cash bail
ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp signed a series of public safety bills Wednesday, including a controversial measure aimed at illegal immigration. House Bill 1105, which the Republican-controlled General Assembly passed primarily along party lines, requires local sheriffs and the Georgia Department of Corrections to notify the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) when they […]
Bill seeks to establish Ocmulgee Mounds as national park
ATLANTA – Several members of Georgia’s congressional delegation introduced legislation Wednesday to create the Peach State’s first national park. The bill would establish the Ocmulgee Mounds in Middle Georgia as a national park and preserve, upgrading the site from its current status as a national monument. The area is the ancestral home of the Muscogee […]
Kemp signs farm package
ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp signed a package of bills Tuesday aimed at improving agriculture, by far Georgia’s No.-1 industry. Kemp touted the economic development successes his administration has brought to rural communities throughout the Peach State since taking office in 2019. “The vast majority of the jobs and the vast majority of the investment […]
Augusta aircraft repair company expanding operations
ATLANTA – A leading provider of business aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services has begun a $33 million expansion in Augusta that will create 90 new jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday. StandardAero currently supports more than 170 jobs in the area, servicing about 425 aircraft and 500 turbine aircraft engines each year. “The new […]
Georgia Power completes Plant Vogtle nuclear project
Photo courtesy of Georgia Power ATLANTA – The second of two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle has entered full commercial operation, Georgia Power officials announced Monday. Unit 4, which went online nine months after the completion of Unit 3 at the plant south of Augusta, can produce enough electricity to power an estimated 500,000 […]
Fulton DA candidate criticizes Willis’ approach in Trump case
Christian Wise Smith ATLANTA – Former Fulton County prosecutor Christian Wise Smith Sunday vowed to bring “fresh energy and new ideas” to the Fulton district attorney’s office as he challenges Fani Willis for the DA post. Smith, who unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for Georgia attorney general two years ago, was the only candidate on […]
GOP congressional hopefuls seek to out-conservative each other
ATLANTA – Five Republicans running for Georgia’s open 3rd Congressional District seat took turns touting their conservative credentials Sunday during a televised debate sponsored by the Atlanta Press Club. Former state Sens. Mike Crane and Mike Dugan, former state Rep. Philip Singleton, businessman Jim Bennett, and Brian Jack, who served as an aide in the […]