Coosa Valley Credit Union has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top employers, earning a spot on the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ List. This marks the third time the Rome-based credit union has received the honor in the small and medium companyContinue Reading
Cedartown officials took a major step toward bringing a Publix grocery store to Polk County this week, but the project still needs voter approval before it becomes a reality. On Monday evening, the Cedartown City Commission approved a zoning change for a planned shopping center at the corner of DavisContinue Reading
Cedartown Woman Charged After Domestic Incident Involving Infant A Cedartown woman is behind bars after a domestic dispute Saturday that police say endangered her 6-month-old child. Makayla Nichole Wilkins, 24, was arrested on charges including battery, obstruction, and three counts of first-degree cruelty to children. Cedartown Police were first calledContinue Reading
Georgia gas prices ticked up a penny this week, bringing the state average to $2.91 per gallon of regular unleaded, according to AAA. That’s one cent higher than last week and a month ago, but still 16 cents lower than a year ago. AAA says it now costs about $43.65Continue Reading
Anheuser-Busch is committing $9.2 million to upgrade its equipment at the Cartersville brewery, with the goal of boosting production of its fastest-growing brand, Michelob ULTRA. According to data from Circana, Michelob ULTRA is both the nation’s quickest-growing beer brand and the top seller across the Southeast. This expansion is partContinue Reading
Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center has announced the appointment of Linda Young as the new Chair of its Board of Directors, succeeding Martha Carroll, who led the board for six impactful years . Young brings over 35 years of dedicated experience in education and advocacy for at-risk youth, most notably serving asContinue Reading
Buchanan, GA — Following the conviction of former Mayor A.J. Scott in August 2025, Buchanan is set to hold a special election this coming March to fill the mayoral vacancy. Scott’s removal from office came after he was found guilty on multiple counts related to a fatal 2015 crash. UnderContinue Reading
Cedartown, GA – The Cedartown City Commission will hold its next regular meeting Monday, September 8th, at 6 p.m. at City Hall on East Avenue. Commissioners are expected to take up several key issues, including three public hearings: a conditional use request for a daycare on Houseal Street, and twoContinue Reading
Rockmart, GA -A 54-year-old man has died following a stabbing Thursday evening in Rockmart. According to Rockmart Police, the incident occurred just after 7 p.m. outside a residence on Gordon Street, near Martin Luther King Jr. Street. During a heated argument, 28-year-old Daquad Keontrae Morris allegedly produced a large knifeContinue Reading
Provided by Polk Today: Polk School District will be looking for new leadership after the board voted to approve the resignation of Dr. Katie Thomas at the tail end of of the Tuesday, March 4 work session for the Board of Education. Thomas reported during her final words as SuperintendentContinue Reading