The Georgia Department of Transportation will suspend all construction related lane closures on interstate highways and primary state roads in Northwest Georgia from noon on Wednesday, November 21st through 9 p.m. on Sunday, November 25th. The D.O.T. reminds travelers to exercise caution as heavy holiday traffic is expected throughout theContinue Reading
Georgia voters should be reminded that you need to bring a valid photo I.D. such as a driver’s license to vote. You can view a sample ballot or find where you vote at www.mvp.sos.state.ga.us. There are two proposed amendments on the ballot -1- Shall the constitution be amended to allowContinue Reading
President Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie did a helicopter tour that included sights of charred houses, sand packed and water logged streets and broken bridges and boardwalks following the devistation left behind by Hurricane Sandy. The Democratic president praised the Republican Governor and backer of White House challengerContinue Reading
LakePoint Sporting Community & Town Center, Emerson, will officially break ground today at 1 p.m. at 755 Highway 293. Many sports legends and elected officials will attend including former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, current Brave’s manager Fredi Gonzales, Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost and Gov. Nathan Deal. InitiallyContinue Reading
The Etowah, Tennessee, City Commission approved an ordinance to ban pit bulls Monday night. The ordinance singles out pit bulls as a dangerous breed with a strong fighting and chase instinct. The ordinance grandfathers in existing pit bulls but bans new dogs. Existing owners will have to register their animalsContinue Reading
The City of Cedartown Fire Department, along with the Junior Service League and The Exchange Club will be sponsoring a fan give-a-away this Friday and Saturday – June 29th and 30th. Due to the predicted temperatures of 104, these organizations have joined forces to help those who will suffer mostContinue Reading
Tristan Pointer is a 22 month old little boy who was a recent victim of second degree burn on 65 % of his body. This family has a long road ahead of them and I just want to help them in any way possible, medical expenses, water bill, power bill orContinue Reading
Georgia Right to Life PAC, the state’s most active pro-life advocacy organization, has endorsed Rep. Rick Crawford for re-election in House District 16. GRTL PAC President Dan Becker stated, “Rep. Crawford has repeatedly proven himself to be among the most loyally pro-life voices in the state legislature. He is asContinue Reading
The following people were arrested on the listed dates and charges according to the Polk County Jail docket book. The following people remain in the Polk County jail. Cora Krystal Berry, 22, of 508 Prior Station Road, Silver Creek, was arrested June 10 on charges of theft by shoplifting andContinue Reading
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