LakePoint Sporting Community & Town Center, Emerson, will officially break ground today at 1 p.m. at 755 Highway 293. Many sports legends and elected officials will attend including former Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, current Brave’s manager Fredi Gonzales, Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost and Gov. Nathan Deal. InitiallyContinue Reading

The City of Cedartown Fire Department, along with the Junior Service League and The Exchange Club will be sponsoring a fan give-a-away this Friday and Saturday – June 29th and 30th. Due to the predicted temperatures of 104, these organizations have joined forces to help those who will suffer mostContinue Reading

The following people were arrested on the listed dates and charges according to the Polk County Jail docket book. The following people remain in the Polk County jail. Cora Krystal Berry, 22, of 508 Prior Station Road, Silver Creek, was arrested June 10 on charges of theft by shoplifting andContinue Reading

The following people were arrested on the listed dates and charges according to the Polk County Jail docket book. The following people remain in the Polk County Jail. Clyde Neil Cain III, 29, of 125 Springdale Road, Rockmart, was arrested May 26 on charges of disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.Continue Reading

The following people were arrested on the listed dates and charges according to the Polk County Jail docket book. The following people remain in the Polk County Jail. Ethel Lee Perkins, 52, of 357 Felton Burr Road, Rockmart, was arrested May 11 on charges of probation violation, driving on aContinue Reading

The Georgia Secretary of State’s Offices has released the names of candidates who have qualified for the July 31st primary for Multi-County, State & National Offices. US Representative, District 14: Democratic Candidates: Daniel “Danny” Grant Republican Candidates: Tom Graves (Incumbent) State Senator, District 31: Democratic Candidates: None Republican Candidates: BillContinue Reading

The following people were arrested on the listed dates and charges according to the Polk County Jail docket book. The following people remain in the Polk County Jail. Charlie Brown Jr., 54, of 122 Mayflower Circle, Cartersville, was arrested May 10 on charges of party to a crime and first-degreeContinue Reading

The Polk County Board of Elections has released the names of candidates who have qualified for the July 31st primary and November Election. Sheriff: Democratic Candidates: J. Kelly McLendon (Incumbent) Republican Candidates: Michael McGee, Johnny S. Moats, Randy C. Stewart & Mike Sullivan Tax Commissioner: Democratic Candidates: Kathy M. ColeContinue Reading

CEDARTOWN – Republican candidate Trey Kelley formally qualified to run for Georgia State House District 16. “I am excited and honored about the overwhelming support my candidacy has received in such a short period of time.”  said Kelley.  “I am excited about continuing to campaign throughout the District speaking withContinue Reading