Public help sought in deadly hit and run
MEDIA RELEASE Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help in solving a December 22, 2019 hit and run that took the life of a local woman. Officials have determined that the vehicle driven during the hit and run was a 2007 model or later white Buick Enclave. The incident happenedContinue Reading
Rome neurosurgeon announces run for Congress
WRGA Dr. John Cowan, a neurosurgeon at Harbin Clinic has announced that he is running for Congress. Dr. Cowan will be seeking the 14th District seat in the U.S. House. Congressman Tom Graves announced late last year that he would not be seeking re-election. Dr. Cowan says he is aContinue Reading
Arrest made in police chase where Polk PD officer was struck by train
The suspect that was being pursued by Polk County Police Officer Andy Anderson, who was struck by a train in Rockmart, is now in the Polk County Jail. According to Polk County Jail records, 18-year-old Jayden Willis Moates of a Litchfield St. address in Rockmart was arrested late Monday afternoonContinue Reading
Police investigating armed robbery; suspect arrested
MEDIA RELEASE Cedartown Police have arrested one suspect as an investigation into an early morning armed robbery continues. Aaron Arrington, 27, of 928 Dever St., Rockmart, has been charged with armed robbery and is currently housed in the Polk County Jail. According to Cedartown Police, a report of an armedContinue Reading
Second Chance Addiction Recovery Solutions – SCARS
Monday Nights at 7 p.m. Supper will be served! Hosted by: Wesley Chapel Community Church 1348 Drummond Road, Cedartown, GA 30125 PASTOR: Henry White, 904-537-4719 If you or someone you love is struggling with abuse or addiction problems, there is hope and healing.. Second Chance addiction recovery Solutions (SCARS) isContinue Reading
One injured in Sunday afternoon Rock Street shooting
MEDIA RELEASE: Cedartown, Ga. – January 6, 2020 – One person was injured and another person jailed as a result of a Sunday afternoon shooting on Rock Street. According to reports, a call was received at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, in regards to a shooting. When Cedartown officersContinue Reading
Police arrest parents of 11-month-old who died last month
The parents of an 11-month-old boy who was found deceased were arrested on December 31, 2019 and remain in the Polk County Jail with bond denied. According to Polk County Jail records, 29-year-old Jimmy Phillip Beck and 26-year-old Karalyn Brynne Lonergan, both of an Adamson Drive address in Cedartown, wereContinue Reading