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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

Donate to Ferst Readers to help our children!!

By: Gail Conner

On: March 23, 2026

In: Local Events

Donate online or mail a check to: Ferst Readers of Polk County P.O. Box 172 Rockmart, GA 30153 Continue Reading

Minnesota allows ‘happy hour’ in nursing homes under new law easing alcohol restrictions April 22, 2026
Gov. Tim Walz signed Minnesota's "Grandparents' Happy Hour" law allowing nursing home residents to drink alcohol at facility-organized social events.
ICE detains illegal immigrant accused of sexually assaulting minor after hospital parking lot birth April 22, 2026
Federal immigration officials issued an ICE detainer for a Mexican national accused of sexual assault on a minor found giving birth the parking lot of a South Carolina hospital.
US military launches first-ever autonomous warfare command to deploy unmanned systems across Latin America April 22, 2026
U.S. military launches new autonomous warfare command under SOUTHCOM to deploy unmanned systems in Latin America targeting narcoterrorist networks.
Lincoln Riley thinks USC's 'championship window' is open, despite lack of success heading into his fifth year April 22, 2026
Lincoln Riley says he believes USC football has opened a championship window heading into his fifth season as head coach of the Trojans, despite critics' complaints.
Drake seems to troll Bears star QB Caleb Williams with ‘Iceman’ album promo in Toronto April 22, 2026
Drake promoted his upcoming "Iceman" album while wearing a Packers jacket in Toronto in what appears to be a subtle jab at Bears QB Caleb Williams.

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 […]
QR codes will soon be illegal for tallying election results in Georgia, raising questions about the November midterms
ATLANTA — When Georgia lawmakers went home on Friday, they left the state on a collision course with their own self-imposed deadline to change the way residents vote. In 2024, they banned the use of QR codes to tally election results starting July 1. Despite lengthy hearings on the problem before the legislative session last […]
Republican Clayton Fuller wins special election to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
ATLANTA — Republican Clayton Fuller was cruising to victory in the special election runoff Tuesday night to select a successor for former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, according to unofficial results. Fuller, a former district attorney endorsed by President Donald Trump, held more than a 10 percentage point margin over Democrat Shawn Harris, a retired […]
Schools could lose most if property tax legislation becomes law
ATLANTA — Homeowners will get relief from their fast-rising property tax bills and may even see tax cuts if Gov. Brian Kemp signs Senate Bill 33 into law. But many other constituencies stand to lose, including one that cannot vote: children in public schools. Local governments and schools collect the money they need to pay […]