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January 23, 2020 0

Public help sought in deadly hit and run

January 16, 2020 0

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 […]

Rome neurosurgeon announces run for Congress

January 14, 2020 0

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 […]

Arrest made in police chase where Polk PD officer was struck by train

January 14, 2020 0

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 […]

Police investigating armed robbery; suspect arrested

January 14, 2020 0

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 […]

One injured in Sunday afternoon Rock Street shooting

January 6, 2020 0

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 […]

Police arrest parents of 11-month-old who died last month

January 6, 2020 0

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 […]

GSP investigating fatal hit and run on Prior Station Rd.

December 23, 2019 0

Polk County Coroner Tony Brazier confirmed Monday the identity of the hit and run victim as Kathy Chelsea Cochran of Cedartown. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a fatal hit and run that occurred over […]

Polk Medical Center Earns National Award for Quality

December 18, 2019 0

For the second consecutive year, Polk Medical Center has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital watchdog organization. This award highlights the hospital for its nationally recognized achievements in […]

Former elementary school paraprofessional sentenced for possessing child pornography

December 11, 2019 0

ROME, Ga. – Adam Brent Nesbitt has been sentenced for possessing approximately 800 images, and approximately 600 videos, of child pornography, depicting mostly children under 12 years old. Prior to his arrest, Nesbitt was a […]

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China extends Lunar New Year holiday to contain coronavirus as death toll rises January 27, 2020
China on Monday expanded sweeping efforts to contain a viral disease by extending the Lunar New Year holiday to keep the public at home and avoid spreading infection as the death toll rose to 80.
Kendrick Perkins apologizes to Kevin Durant following death of Kobe Bryant January 27, 2020
Ex-NBA center and current ESPN analyst, Kendrick Perkins apologized to former teammate Kevin Durant on Sunday after hearing news of Kobe Bryant's death.
David Aaro
Mama dog rescued after found dragging crate filled with her pups January 27, 2020
An Animal rescue service in Georgia says a good Samaritan last week spotted a mama dog dragging a crate filled with her pups on the side of the road.
Bradford Betz
US general on Syria: ‘We’re going to be here for a while’ January 27, 2020
The top U.S. military commander in the Middle East told reporters Saturday while touring five military bases in Syria, that the U.S. remains committed to its mission and will “be here for a while.”
Bradford Betz
At least 38 killed in Turkey earthquake, officials say January 27, 2020
Rescue crews in Turkey worked through Sunday to pull more survivors from collapsed buildings in the country’s east where a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Friday, claiming at least 38 lives.
Bradford Betz