President Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie did a helicopter tour that included sights of charred houses, sand packed and water logged streets and broken bridges and boardwalks following the devistation left behind by Hurricane Sandy. The Democratic president praised the Republican Governor and backer of White House challengerContinue Reading

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 Etowah, Tennessee, City Commission approved an ordinance to ban pit bulls Monday night. The ordinance singles out pit bulls as a dangerous breed with a strong fighting and chase instinct. The ordinance grandfathers in existing pit bulls but bans new dogs. Existing owners will have to register their animalsContinue 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

Tristan Pointer is a 22 month old little boy who was a recent victim of second degree burn on 65 % of his body. This family has a long road ahead of them and I just want to help them in any way possible, medical expenses, water bill, power bill orContinue 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

BREMEN– Local attorney Jack Browning announces his bid for district attorney of the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Polk and Haralson counties. He will run as a Republican candidate in this summer’s July 31 primary election. “I am honored to have the opportunity to represent the citizens of Polk andContinue Reading

CEDARTOWN – Cedartown native Trey Kelley today announced the formal endorsement and support of Euharlee City Councilman Craig Guyton in Kelley’s bid for the Georgia State House.  A life long resident of Bartow County, Councilman Guyton joins scores of business, community and conservative leaders who are standing behind Trey Kelley. “IContinue Reading