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Cross Bar Summer Camp

On: May 12, 2026

Summer Camp Cross Bar Ranch at 1821 County Road 157 in Centre, Al June 1-5 and June 15-19 Ages 5 & up Lunch and snacks included! Party on Friday Call or text Sandy at 762-313-8420Continue Reading

Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS

By: Gail Conner

On: May 6, 2026

In: Local Events

First Methodist Church June 9 – 12 6-8 pm. Preschool-Adult ClassesContinue Reading

Junk Yard VBS 2026 at Mtn. Home Baptist

By: Gail Conner

On: May 5, 2026

In: Local Events

June 14-19 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Mt. Home Baptist Church 165 Mtn. Home LoopContinue Reading

Children’s Clothing Bank

By: Gail Conner

On: April 27, 2026

In: Local Events

Fire Relief Donation Drive

By: Gail Conner

On: April 24, 2026

In: Local Events

Drop off at Polk County Farm Bureau 121 E. Ware Street Cedartown, GA 30125Continue Reading

GriefShare Group

By: Gail Conner

On: April 23, 2026

In: Local Events

This is a 13-week small group that is available for anyone who has experienced the loss of a spouse or loved one. The only cost is $10 if you would like to buy the workbook that goes along with the program. Feel free to sign up online or just comeContinue 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

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

Packing the Supreme Court? Kamala Harris pushes idea as the party quickly forgets about Joe Biden May 18, 2026
Kamala Harris wants to expand the Supreme Court, echoing FDR's failed 1937 court-packing scheme that even fellow Democrats at the time opposed.
Arkansas man allegedly threatened Walmart mass shooting over hantavirus lockdown fears, authorities say May 18, 2026
Arkansas man arrested for allegedly threatening a Walmart mass shooting over a potential hantavirus lockdown, according to the Marion County Sheriff.
Canada confirms hantavirus case linked to cruise ship outbreak that has killed three passengers May 18, 2026
Canada confirms a hantavirus case linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak that has killed three people and sickened multiple passengers.
Pete Crow-Armstrong gets into ugly, curse-filled screaming match with female White Sox fan May 18, 2026
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong snapped at a heckling White Sox fan during an NSFW screaming match in Chicago's 9-8 Crosstown Classic loss.
Austin police arrest 3 juveniles allegedly linked to 12 random shootings injuring 4 people May 18, 2026
Austin police arrested two juveniles after 12 random shootings across the city injured four people, struck a fire station and prompted a shelter-in-place.

Kemp extends gas tax break just in time for Memorial Day travelers amid Iran-fueled price spike
ATLANTA — Georgians and people visiting or just passing through the state will get a 33-cent per gallon break at the gas pump while traveling for Memorial Day. Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday used his authority under state law to declare a state of emergency due to spiraling fuel prices. That in turn allowed him […]
To cover tax cuts, Kemp nixes new funds for forests, historic sites, arts and short-line rail
ATLANTA — Among Gov. Brian Kemp’s $300 million worth of vetoes this week were money for reforestation, land conservation, historic building restoration, the arts and live performances and short-line railroads. The reason he gave in most instances: “The General Assembly failed to account for this loss of revenue in the appropriations process, instead prioritizing general […]
Black lawmakers warn Kemp’s redistricting fight will put ‘old South’ on World Cup stage
ATLANTA — Alleging racism, Black Georgia lawmakers assailed Gov. Brian Kemp’s call for a special session to redraw election maps, saying Republicans want to drag the state back to the era before the civil rights movement. “It’s despicable that Georgia is following this racist playbook and taking us back to Jim Crow,” said Sen. Nikki […]
Democrats blast Kemp’s special session on maps, QR code voting deadline
ATLANTA — Democrats reacted angrily to Gov. Brian Kemp’s call Wednesday to rewrite electoral district lines after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in April. Kemp, a Republican, ordered a special legislative session for June 17 to redraw election maps after the high court ruled last month in Louisiana v. Callais that a new majority-Black legislative district in […]
Georgia financier pleads guilty in First Liberty Ponzi scheme, faces prison, agrees to restitution
ATLANTA — Edwin Brant Frost IV faces a long stretch in prison and a demand to repay millions of dollars to investors after he pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud in connection with what prosecutors called a “classic” Ponzi scheme. The plea agreement signed Tuesday by Frost, the former owner and president of […]
Kemp calls special session for redistricting and to resolve QR code voting issue
ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers will return to the state Capitol on June 17 to contend with two election-related issues under an order signed Wednesday by Gov. Brian Kemp. The proclamation requires the General Assembly to convene for a special session to consider redrawing legislative districts, pointing to a U.S. Supreme Court decision in April that […]
Kemp trims some proposed spending from budget
ATLANTA — State lawmakers passed a budget that was about $1 billion larger than what Gov. Brian Kemp expects Georgia will collect in tax revenue next fiscal year, so he took a scalpel to their spending plan. The fiscal year 2027 budget he signed Tuesday trims $300 million from spending that the General Assembly had […]
Kemp signs law increasing tax credits for private school scholarships
ATLANTA — More taxpayers will be able to contribute to a private school scholarship fund while receiving a state tax credit for the full amount after Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 328 Monday. The measure increases the aggregate cap on tax-credited contributions to organizations that distribute scholarships to attend private K-12 schools or to […]
Georgia moves beyond HOPE, with need-based aid for college students
ATLANTA — Next fall, Georgia students attending one of the state’s public colleges and universities will have a chance at financial aid if they come from a low-income family. Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday signed legislation that establishes a need-based financial aid program. The amended budget for fiscal year 2026 already included $325 million for […]
Kemp signs legislation to cut income taxes and reduce homeowner property tax increases
ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers started the year with talk of eliminating both the state income tax and the property tax for homeowners. The goal proved elusive, but they did compromise on a scaled-back income tax cut and on legislation to decelerate the rapid increases in local property tax costs for homeowners. And on Monday, Gov. […]