Media Release Citizen complaints and anonymous tip information pertaining to drug distribution lead to several surveillance operations in Rockmart by the Polk County Drug Task Force. These operations resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine ICE, prescription medications, marijuana, and tools used for narcotics distribution. In addition, agents seized $2,349 andContinue Reading
Cedartown Press Release The Polk County Drug Task Force (DTF) has released their statistical information for the year 2018. The task force reports that 156 individuals were arrested in 2018. The month of November had the highest number of arrests at 32. Twenty-five search warrants were executed and 101 agencyContinue Reading
From GBI Press Release On Thursday, February 7, 2019, members of the GBI West Metro Regional Drug Enforcement Office, GBI Region 1 Calhoun Office, Polk County Drug Task Force, Floyd-Rome Metro Drug Task Force, Polk County Police Department, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and Cedartown Police Department executed four search warrantsContinue Reading
Media Release The Polk County Drug Task Force arrested a 27-year-old Cedartown woman after a five-month investigation. Carrie Crowley, of a 1580 Johnson’s Lake Road address, was arrested on January 24 after a search warrant was executed. Crowley was charged with numerous drug related offenses. These include: trafficking methamphetamine, possessionContinue Reading
Schools: Polk School District – After a review of forecasts for our area and in collaboration with Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to close state offices in 29 counties, including Polk, Polk School District will be closed Tuesday, January 29, 2019, due to the anticipated winter weather. In addition, all after-schoolContinue Reading
From GBI Media Release On January 27, 2019, the U.S. Marshal’s Service’s Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force & the Bartow-Cartersville Drug Task Force received information that indicated Daylon Delon Gamble had fled the state. They contacted the U.S. Marshal’s Service’s Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force in Indianapolis, IN. GambleContinue Reading
From GBI Media Release Four Murder Arrest Warrants have been issued for Daylon Delon Gamble, age 27. Anyone who has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Rockmart Police Department at 770-684-6558 or call 911. The GBI was requested by the Rockmart Police Department to assist in twoContinue Reading
The Cedartown Bulldogs fell on Tuesday night, losing 51-42 to the Central Lions. Despite leading 24-21 at halftime, the Cedartown defense was not able to slow down an experienced Central bunch in the second half in the nine-point loss on the road. The Lions came into the matchup looking forContinue Reading
By: Logan Maddox Coming into Tuesday’s region 5-4A matchup in Carrollton, eyes from around the state were fixated on the Central girls team. The Lady Lions were 12-1 on the season with their only loss coming to Bowdon in a post-Christmas Tournament back on Dec. 29. Central’s girls have enjoyedContinue Reading
Media Release Cedartown High School collected 313 units of life-saving blood in 2018 making it the #1 collecting high school in all 5 states of the Blood Assurance coverage area for the 2nd year in a row. These tremendous efforts are lead by Brigitte Tillery, blood drive coordinator and CHS Healthcare Science and Technology and NursingContinue Reading