BREMEN– Local attorney Jack Browning announces his bid for district attorney of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Polk and Haralson counties. He will run as a Republican candidate in this summer’s July 31 primary election. “I am honored to have the opportunity to represent the citizens of Polk andContinue Reading

CEDARTOWN – Cedartown native Trey Kelley today announced the formal endorsement and support of Euharlee City Councilman Craig Guyton in Kelley’s bid for the Georgia State House.  A life long resident of Bartow County, Councilman Guyton joins scores of business, community and conservative leaders who are standing behind Trey Kelley. “IContinue Reading

The Association of American Physicians & Surgeons (AAPS), a voice for private medicine since 1943, endorses Republican Jennifer Hulsey for Georgia House District 16. We are confident that, once elected, Jennifer Hulsey will lead the way to curtailing oppressive government interference with ethical medicine. Jennifer will help restore the practiceContinue 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. Clyde Neil Cain III, 29, of 125 Springdale Road, Rockmart, was arrested May 26 on charges of disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.Continue 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. Ethel Lee Perkins, 52, of 357 Felton Burr Road, Rockmart, was arrested May 11 on charges of probation violation, driving on aContinue Reading

The Georgia Secretary of State’s Offices has released the names of candidates who have qualified for the July 31st primary for Multi-County, State & National Offices. US Representative, District 14: Democratic Candidates: Daniel “Danny” Grant Republican Candidates: Tom Graves (Incumbent) State Senator, District 31: Democratic Candidates: None Republican Candidates: BillContinue 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. Charlie Brown Jr., 54, of 122 Mayflower Circle, Cartersville, was arrested May 10 on charges of party to a crime and first-degreeContinue Reading

The Polk County Board of Elections has released the names of candidates who have qualified for the July 31st primary and November Election. Sheriff: Democratic Candidates: J. Kelly McLendon (Incumbent) Republican Candidates: Michael McGee, Johnny S. Moats, Randy C. Stewart & Mike Sullivan Tax Commissioner: Democratic Candidates: Kathy M. ColeContinue Reading

CEDARTOWN – Republican candidate Trey Kelley formally qualified to run for Georgia State House District 16. “I am excited and honored about the overwhelming support my candidacy has received in such a short period of time.”  said Kelley.  “I am excited about continuing to campaign throughout the District speaking withContinue Reading