PRESS RELEASE Axiom Laboratories, a subsidiary of Axiom Nutraceuticals, announced it has acquired Metaugus, Inc., a supplement manufacturing facility located in Cedartown. The purchase will better serve the needs of Axiom Nutraceuticals’ customers both local and abroad. “This investment represents an important strategic opportunity for us to better serve ourContinue Reading

Some good news was presented to the Cedartown City Commission Monday night as they heard a positive report from the city auditor in regards to fiscal year 2013. With the economy stabilizing and revenues becoming more prevalent, the financial pictures for the city is headed in the right direction. CityContinue Reading

PRESS RELEASE Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Belgium-based Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) will establish its U.S. headquarters and create 350 jobs in Cartersville over the next five years. “My recent economic development mission allowed for our state to strengthen relationships in the global marketplace, expanding Georgia’s international presence andContinue Reading

Cedartown City Commissioners will be discussing the issue of blighted properties and a proposed ordinance that is intended to deal with the issue in the city. Last week, commissioners took a driving tour of neighborhoods that are dotted with homes that fall into the blighted category. City commissioner Jordan HubbardContinue Reading

It appears that a late fall opening will be in store for the new campus of Polk Medical Center as construction continues on the facility on Rockmart Highway just east of Cedartown. Infrastructure improvements are nearly complete and the exterior parts of the new building are for the most partContinue Reading

The Polk School District, like other school districts around Georgia, are currently reviewing their CRCT scores and determining how to address a number of issues. In a broad picture, the entire school system is taking a hard look at science and social studies, as those subject areas were of theContinue Reading