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Membership Drive for Polk County Cattlemen’s Association

On: April 22, 2026

May is BEEF month Tractor Supply in Cedartown Saturday, May 9th 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Beef hotdogs provided while supplies last!Continue Reading

Donation Car Wash

By: Gail Conner

On: April 21, 2026

In: Local Events

April 25, 2026 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at O’Reilly Auto Parts Girl Scout Troup 13399Continue Reading

Community Day

By: Gail Conner

On: April 17, 2026

In: Local Events

April 25th from 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. 219 Stubbs StreetContinue Reading

Ladies Tea and Bible Trivia

By: Gail Conner

On: April 16, 2026

In: Local Events

Satur Saturday, May 23th at 10:00 a.m. Doyle Road Baptist Church Tea and Refreshments and then a fun and learning time of Bible Trivia!! For information call: 706-346-9766Continue Reading

12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

By: Gail Conner

On: April 16, 2026

In: Local Events

Thursday, May 14, 2026 Cherokee Golf Course 4 person Team: $400 – Individual Player: $100 Registration deadline: April 30, 2026Continue Reading

Fairmount Summer Events

By: Gail Conner

On: April 14, 2026

In: Church News

Southern Kumfort Karaoke

By: Gail Conner

On: April 9, 2026

In: Local Events

American Legion Post 86 Cedartown Saturdays from 7 p.m. – 11.p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME!Continue Reading

Fuller wins runoff over Harris for GA 14

By: Andrew Carter

On: April 7, 2026

In: Area News, Local News, News Desk

Republican Clay Fuller has won Georgia’s 14th Congressional District special election runoff, claiming the seat formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Fuller, a district attorney backed by President Trump, defeated Democrat Shawn Harris — a retired general and cattle farmer from Rockmart. Harris had actually led the first round ofContinue Reading

Church Space Available

By: Gail Conner

On: April 2, 2026

In: Church News

Contact Evangelist Barbara Martin 678-328-9698 God’s Church of Deliverance 401 East Point Road Cedartown, GA 30125 Sunday Time Slots AvailableContinue Reading

Historic Rome Courthouse destroyed by fire

By: Andrew Carter

On: March 24, 2026

In: Area News, Local News, News Desk

By: Sam Branch (WGAA Radio) One of the most recognizable and historic buildings in Rome was destroyed on Monday afternoon. At around 2:15pm, fire sparked at the historic Floyd County courthouse, completely destroying the Rome landmark. The building had been undergoing renovations for several weeks and work was in progressContinue Reading

Karen Bass meets with Trump at White House to push for LA wildfire relief after months of clashes April 23, 2026
LA Mayor Karen Bass met with President Trump at the White House to advocate for FEMA wildfire funding amid ongoing LA recovery and rebuilding challenges.
Man who pleaded guilty to raping 12-year-old relative is illegal immigrant from Honduras, DHS says April 23, 2026
Jose Lopez-Montoya, an illegal immigrant from Honduras, pleaded guilty to raping and impregnating a 12-year-old relative and faces up to 99 years in prison.
Curt Cignetti was so focused this offseason, he turned down all external requests: 'I'm 95% football' April 23, 2026
Curt Cignetti says he is "95% football" after leading Indiana to an undefeated National Championship season, turning down nearly all speaking engagements.
Alabama QB Ty Simpson says faith in Jesus Christ fuels confidence heading into 2026 NFL Draft April 23, 2026
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson says his Christian faith is the source of his confidence as he awaits his NFL Draft selection this week in Pittsburgh.
Hasan Piker tells New York Times he's 'pro-stealing' and 'pro-piracy' from corporations April 23, 2026
Far-left commentator Hasan Piker declared that he was "pro-stealing" and "pro-piracy" from corporations during a New York Times podcast discussion on Wednesday.

Preservationists pressure chemical company for pledge against mining near Okefenokee
ATLANTA — People who want to protect the Okefenokee delivered a petition with 26,000 signatures Wednesday to a company they fear might mine near the swamp, asking for a permanent pledge not to. Last year, conservationists assembled about $60 million to buy a stretch of land adjacent to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge that was owned by […]
Georgia Congressman David Scott, 80, dies
ATLANTA — U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Democrat who made history as the first African American to chair the House Agriculture Committee, has died, his office announced Wednesday. Scott, 80, had represented the 13th congressional district for nearly a quarter century, representing much of the area south and east of Atlanta. “To the public, he […]
Kemp declares state of emergency for more than half of Georgia as wildfires rage
ATLANTA — An extended spell of dry weather has led to major wildfires in South Georgia, prompting Gov. Brian Kemp to declare a state of emergency covering more than half the state. Kemp’s order on Wednesday covers 91 of Georgia’s 159 counties. It will be in effect for 30 days and includes a ban on […]
Candidates for Georgia governor present to manufacturers’ forum
ATLANTA — With weeks to go before Georgia’s primary election, nearly all the leading candidates for governor attended a forum Tuesday in hopes of distinguishing themselves from their competitors. Only Keisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat and former Atlanta mayor, skipped the event at The Battery Atlanta hosted by the Georgia Association of Manufacturers. Republicans Chris […]
Georgia General Assembly adopted bill to expose members to scrutiny for alleged improprieties
ATLANTA — A little amendment to the last bill to pass the Georgia General Assembly this year could cause quite a stir if Gov. Brian Kemp signs it into law. Or the Senate’s tweak to House Bill 1409 could do nothing, except give lawmakers pause about pursuing sex with a staffer. The measure, which passed […]
Chancellor Perdue to retire, ending historic political career
ATLANTA — Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue announced Wednesday that he will retire from his job overseeing the state’s 25 public colleges and universities, ending a career that spanned more than four decades, from service on a local zoning board to the cabinet of President Donald Trump, with two terms as governor in between. “As I […]
Georgia university system increases tuition 1%
ATLANTA — Tuition will rise 1% for Georgia students attending one of the state’s public colleges or universities, the state Board of Regents decided Tuesday. The regents also increased tuition 3% for out-of-state students attending one of the University System of Georgia campuses. “With enrollment at record levels, we’re focused on limiting new financial hurdles […]
Democrat pushes abortion issue as he trails leader in polls
ATLANTA — A Georgia Democrat aiming to win the primary race for governor fired a broadside against a competitor Monday because of his previous support for a ban on abortion, one of the most contentious topics of the era and a galvanizing issue for many female voters. Jason Esteves, who resigned from his state Senate […]
Gov. Kemp has a lot of bills on his desk after lawmakers finished their work
ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers went home in a flurry of ripped paper, as is the custom at the end of the 40-day legislative session. The shreds floating through the House and Senate included some of the 2,241 bills introduced during the biennial assembly that started last year, plus more than 3,000 resolutions. Here is a […]
Georgia Legislature backed bill that would give residents new rights against homeowner associations
ATLANTA — Among the more popular bills to pass out of the Georgia General Assembly last week was a measure that would make it more difficult for homeowners’ associations to foreclose on members’ homes over disputes about money. Sen. Matt Brass, R-Newnan, told fellow lawmakers during hearings on the bill that he had heard numerous […]