From Polk Today – A suspect in the shooting death of a man in the early hours of Saturday morning was taken into custody late last night, according to Polk County Police Detective Brandon Crawford. Jesse Castillo, 40, of 20 Winter Wood Court, Rockmart, remains in the Polk County JailContinue Reading
Polk Today – Police are currently looking for a suspect on the run this morning after a fatal overnight shooting on Clarkwood Road near Rockmart, according to Detective Brandon Crawford with the Polk County Police. Jesse Castillo, 40, is being sought on active murder warrants this morning and is consideredContinue Reading
From City of Cedartown – The City Hall lobby and the Cedartown Police Department lobby will reopen to the public tomorrow, February 24, at 8:30 a.m. If you plan to do business inside City Hall or the police station, officials ask that you please wear a mask and stay awareContinue Reading
By: Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas) As week six wraps up under the Gold Dome, we will reach the halfway point of session next week. With Crossover Day quickly approaching, legislators are busy filing legislation and committees are vetting those bills to ensure only the ones that will mostContinue Reading
Various schools and government organizations have announced cancellations or delays on Tuesday Schools/Sports Teams: Cedartown High School Baseball – The game against Haralson County for Tuesday has been canceled. Polk School District – already closed for Winter Break Rome City Schools – (RCS) is scheduled for a flexible learning dayContinue Reading
MEDIA RELEASE: Law enforcement officials have reported that the body of missing 17-year-old Jesus Betancourt-Torres was located this afternoon. Officials say there are no apparent signs of foul play, but an investigation continues. The body was located in an area outside of the City Limits, and both the Cedartown PoliceContinue Reading
ROME, GA – Earlier today Major League Baseball announced its new Professional Development League (PDL) alignment, and the Rome Braves have accepted their invitation as the Atlanta Braves High-A affiliate, extending their contract with the Braves through the 2030 season. “This is an incredibly exciting day for the Rome Braves,”Continue Reading
Cedartown, Ga. – February 12, 2021– City of Cedartown residents can expect to see an increase in their total bill beginning this month. Bills are sent out on the 15th of each month and typically arrive in customers’ mailboxes the following week. This month’s bills are not due until March 10. An annualContinue Reading
MEDIA RELEASE – Cedartown, Ga. – February 9, 2021– The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that the City of Cedartown has been selected to receive a $345,000 grant for continued renovations at the Goodyear Soccer Complex. These renovations consist of constructing three soccer fields (two youth sized,Continue Reading
Polk Today – A Rockmart man accused as the lone suspect in the shooting death of his wife remains in jail, and as far as Polk County Sheriff Johnny Moats is concerned he’ll remain there even if he has to go before the judge to keep him in a cellContinue Reading