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Skydiver killed in Polk
Polk County Police Chief Kenny Dodd says that one person was killed and another injured in a skydiving accident Saturday. Donald Bragg, age 26 of Marietta was pronounced dead on the scene by Polk County […]
Month: August 2014
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Community mourns loss of religious leader
The community is mourning the loss of a beloved religious leader who touched the lives of many people, stretching far beyond Cedartown and Polk County. Polk County Police say they found Bishop David Huskins inside […]
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County police shut down Meadow Lakes access
An incident in the Meadow Lakes area has forced the closing of several roads in and around the golf course. According to Polk County Police Chief Kenny Dodd, Meadow Lakes Golf Course is closed to […]
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Teen Charged with Capital Murder in Cherokee County, Ala.
According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, an arrest has been made in the death of Sarah Ortiz, 20, of Valley Head. Ortiz had been reported missing from DeKalb County. Her body was discovered by a fisherman in […]
Local Events
Backyard Boulevard entertains crowd at Fourth Friday Concert
The 2014 Fourth Friday Concert Series came to a close last night with Backyard Boulevard providing the entertainment as a large number of people fought the heat to enjoy the festivities in downtown Cedartown. Starting […]
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Cedartown and Pepperell alumni to clash on gridiron
If you ever dreamed of seeing some of the best Cedartown football stars from the past thirty years back on the gridiron, you will get your chance this weekend as the Cedartown High School alumni […]
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Police chase man through neighborhood
Cedartown Police have arrested a man who had a warrant out for his arrest following a brief foot chase. According to Cedartown Police reports, officers patrolling in the area of Seventh Street when they spotted […]
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Report: county police destroy pot plants
Polk County Police have destroyed close to 60 marijuana plants from a property on Akes Station Road after a neighbor reportedly complained to authorities. According to reports, the neighbor’s attorney called police and informed them […]
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Polk unemployment up to 8.3%
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the unemployment rate in Polk County increased to 8.3 percent in July, up seven-tenths of a percentage point from 7.6 percent in June. The rate […]
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County police investigating armed robbery
Polk County Police are investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred near Rockmart on Tuesday. According to reports, two pedestrians were walking along Seaboard Street near the dead end when three black males approached and […]