CEDARTOWN, GA: “Free COVID-19 rapid testing is now available at the Polk County Health Department,” says health department Nurse Manager Malindy Ely, “but by appointment for symptomatic people only.” Ely advises people who believe they may be symptomatic to call the health department at 770-749-2270 for an appointment. Free drive-upContinue Reading
The first round GHSA matchup between the Cedartown High School and the Arabia Mountain Rams has been canceled, according to an official post from the school’s Facebook account. CHS Head Football Coach Jamie Abrams confirmed to WGAA that this weekend’s contest was forfeited by Arabia Mountain due to COVID-19 issuesContinue Reading
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announces visitation restrictions at the Polk County Jail, due to the increase of spread of COVID-19 throughout the community. According to a post on the PCSO Facebook page, the jail is suspending all on-site visitations effective immediately. Chief Jailer Al Sharp said that they haveContinue Reading
Polk Today COVID-19 has caused another cancellation of a football game, though it won’t make a difference to Cedartown’s first round playoff date. The Bulldogs will have an unexpected week off due to COVID-19 cases being found within the Heritage Generals squad. That forced the Catoosa-based team to call offContinue Reading
From Polk.Today A wreck had traffic blocked on Highway 278, and one fatality was reported according to the Polk County Police Department this evening. Elwin Clyde Tillery, 75, of a Rockmart address, died on the scene from injuries sustained in the wreck according to Polk County Coroner Norman Smith. PoliceContinue Reading
Cedartown, Ga. – November 9, 2020– The deadline to participate in the City of Cedartown’s REVERSE Christmas Parade is quickly approaching. City officials encourage individuals, organizations and churches to participate in the annual event, which has been modified for COVID-19 safety. Though the event will look different compared to previousContinue Reading
From Polk Today A 30 year career as an educator within in the Polk School District that has culminated in the role of superintendent will come to a close when the Class of 2021 graduates, and the district will need to find new leadership to take them into the nextContinue Reading
* Clark & Liles heading to December runoff. For a complete list of how Polk County voted, check out the numbers here. Election Night ReportingContinue Reading
Cedartown, Ga. – October 13, 2020– Tis the season for holiday magic and a little bit of creative thinking for Cedartown officials. With earlier City-sponsored special events put on hold this year due to COVID-19, officials were determined to think out of the gift box concerning the annual Christmas paradeContinue Reading
A Friday afternoon shooting at 201 LaVista Avenue has left one individual dead. Cedartown Police report that Kevin Quillian, 40, was killed by a gunshot wound and pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating the shooting death but say there is no threat to public safety. The shooter hasContinue Reading