Staff Reports The Shorter University Department of Athletics announced the hiring of Wes Timmons as its new baseball coach. Timmons comes to Shorter from NCAA DI North Carolina A&T where he served as assistant coach. And, prior to his time in North Carolina, Timmons played professionally in both the AtlantaContinue Reading
The Polk School District Board of Education has approved final adjustments to the architectural drawings for the long anticipated College and Career Academy, clearing the way for the solicitation of bids for construction of the project. The academy received its charter and was awarded a $3.1 million grant back inContinue Reading
No major issues yesterday as students across the county returned to the classroom for the first time this school year. Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome says day one of the new school year went without a hitch in Cedartown. He did, however, urge motorists to continue to remain aware ofContinue Reading
Rain proved to be a major factor in the plans for the season opener for the Cedartown High School Lady Dawgs softball team. The Lady Dawgs were set to take on the Cass Lady Colonels in a non-region tilt on the diamond Monday afternoon following the first day of schoolContinue Reading
From: HometownHeadlines.com Bartow County EMS responded to two separate motorcycle accidents. The crew arrived to the first accident on Pine Ridge Road to find a 20-year-old male unconscious and unresponsive. The crew, after evaluation, determined the patient had a closed head injury and requested a medical helicopter for rapid transportContinue Reading
Players and coaches of the Cedartown Recreation Authority’s 10 & Under Girls Softball Dizzy Dean Team were honored by city commissioners during their regular meeting on Monday. Commission chair Dale Tuck read the proclamation, which spoke of their undefeated run through the district and state tournaments and their journey toContinue Reading
Rain proved to be a major factor in the plans for the season opener for the Cedartown High School Lady Dawgs softball team. The Lady Dawgs were set to take on the Cass Lady Colonels in a non-region tilt on the diamond Monday afternoon following the first day of schoolContinue Reading
Emergency officials were busy over the weekend responding to two serious traffic accidents where a number of injuries were reported. According to Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome, emergency personnel responded to a wreck on College Drive on the “S” curve near John Hand Road on Saturday. An airlift was calledContinue Reading
Triple A South reports that gas prices are continuing a downward trend as the summer months draw to a close. According to GasBuddy.com, Cedartown residents can find gas for as little as $2.40 at the Walmart and Kroger gas stations. Other locations in Cedartown are selling a gallon of regularContinue Reading
From WRGA News The body of a man struck and killed by a train Friday evening in Rome has been sent to the GBI Crime Lab for identification. According to Deputy Floyd County Coroner Gene Proctor, the man was pronounced dead at 8:50 p.m. after being hit by the trainContinue Reading
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