News Desk (Page 127)

A Cedartown man was killed in a fatal car crash in Alabama and icy roads appear to be the cause. According to the Alabama State Patrol, 22 year old Eribaldo Lucas Ramirez of Cedartown was transported to Gadsden Regional Medical Center were he later died from his injuries. Troopers sayContinue Reading

A Rome area business owner was shot and killed in his home over the weekend. According to reports, 47 year old Leapoldo Cardenas, owner of Celia’s Supermarket was gunned down at his home late Saturday night. Police say that two men made entry into the home and held the familyContinue Reading

An Aragon man who was arrested back on January 1 child molestation charges was apparently under investigation at the time for a reported rape that occurred way back in October 2009. According to dockets from the Polk County Jail, 42 year old Buddy Dewayne Kelley of 108 Hicksville Road inContinue Reading

Polk County’s roads are almost completely back to normal after a hectic weekend that saw snow and ice cause school closings, event cancelations, and businesses to open late. Roy Anderson from Polk County EMA told WGAA News on Friday that the secondary roads were causing the most problems. Temperatures stayedContinue Reading

An Aragon Police officer has been cleared by a probe from the GBI regarding the attempted theft of police cruiser. According to reports, Seargant Matthew Rook followed protocol in the restraint of the suspect, 36 year old Tina Poole Cobb, and in discharging his firearm when she attempted to fleeContinue Reading

According to reports, both of the Friday night games against Haralson County were postponed due to school being closed and because of hazardous road conditions. No makeup date has been announced as of yet. Also, Saturday’s away game at North Paulding have also been canceled. Check back for the latestContinue Reading

Polk School District – closed Anna Kresge Day Care – closed Stepping Stones Day Care – closed Covenant Preschool – closed Georgia Northwestern Technical College – closed Polk County Health Department – closed Cedartown Library – closed First Baptist Church Family Life Center – closed Group Support Luncheon @ FBCContinue Reading

***BREAKING NEWS: POLK COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 DUE TO DANGEROUS ROAD CONDITIONS*** Polk School District – early release at 2 p.m.; closed Friday Georgia Northwestern Technical College (all campuses) – closed at 1 p.m. Anna Kresge Day Care Center – closed at 4 p.m. ExcelContinue Reading

An altercation at a local convenience store has landed a Cedartown man in jail charged with kidnapping. According to jail docket reports, Steven Vandervoet was arrested and faces felony kidnapping, and felony aggravated assault. Additionally, he faces charges of simple assault, DUI, and driving while license withdrawn, both misdemeanors. AccordingContinue Reading