Another round of rain and possible thunderstorms is expected to move through the area this evening. Scattered thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon into the overnight hours. Strong to isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible across most of north and central Georgia. There is a slightly higher chance along andContinue Reading
Neighbors, The legislative session is well underway, with our adjournment on Thursday of this week we have successfully completed 12 days of our 2017 session. The first piece of legislation we passed this year was the Amended Budget for the 2017 Fiscal Year. Each year the General Assembly passes twoContinue Reading
A Rockmart man that police had been looking for for almost a month after an armed robbery turned himself into the Polk County Jail on Sunday. According to Polk County Jail reports, Michael Brandon Pinkard, 23, of a Rockmart address, was jailed by Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of armedContinue Reading
Visibility has been extremely low since late Monday night and the Tuesday morning commute is no different. The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement, stating that the fog may be locally dense with visibilities reduced to 1/2 mile or less at times. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leaveContinue Reading
Four Georgia residents were arrested on drug charges in Cherokee County Thursday. Marcus Daniels, age 31 / Monique Young Daniels age 32 / Davunte Corderis Young age 23 / and Douglas Darnell Young, age 28 – all of Cartersville, Georgia, were each charged with the Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance,Continue Reading
The Polk County Jail releases the arrest reports in the mornings during the week. Click on the link below to view the file in PDF format. Media Arrest Summary with Photos__2017-02-03_09-13-29-AMContinue Reading
Friday evening cancellations/early closings: Cedartown City Hall: Due to inclement weather, City Hall will close at 4PM Waste Industries (city garbage pickup): Due to the pending inclement weather, Saturday routes may be delayed or canceled. If we are unable to service any customers they will be caught up first thing Monday.Continue Reading
MEDIA RELEASE Cedartown fire officials have lifted the city-wide bun ban that’s been in effect since October 2016. According to Cedartown Fire Chief Darrell Stephens, the ban was officially lifted on Thursday morning (Jan. 5). “Recent rains have helped lessen the effect of our drought and have created a saferContinue Reading
From National Weather Service A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for portions of Georgia. This means that we have high confidence for accumulating snowfall across this area. Please stay weather aware , the forecast could change. Remember, we are here for you 24/7. Stay safe out there. Keep inContinue Reading
MEDIA RELEASE A man who was assaulted in Lindale last week has succumbed to his injuries and a Cedartown man is now charged with his murder. According to a news release from Floyd County Police, 43-year old Paul Grady was pronounced dead at 7 a.m. Wednesday morning at Floyd Medical Center.Continue Reading