Schabort wins the 2014 Peachtree Road Race
Cedartown’s Krige Schabort has won the men’s division of the Atlanta Peachtree Road Race. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, this is the 18th time that Schabort has participated in the coveted race. Schabort came in third place at the Cedartown 5K Road Race earlier this week. In the women’s division,Continue Reading
Two arrested after high speed chase
Polk County Police have arrested a Cumming man after he allegedly led police on a high speed chase through the county that reached speeds of up to 130 MPH. According to an incident report, Polk County Police were running stationary radar on Highway 278 near McCown Road in Rockmart ThursdayContinue Reading
Fire officials urge safety when dealing with fireworks
When people think about July 4th, the thought of fireworks comes to mind. While many may decide to take in one of several fireworks show across the area this weekend, others may decide to purchase some of their own.Continue Reading
Vehicle strikes telephone pole; blocked traffic late Wednesday
Traffic was snarled on North Main Street just after 11:30 Wednesday night after a vehicle plowed into a telephone pole in front of the Taco Bell restaurant, causing it to snap in half. Cedartown Police had to temporarily block traffic in both directions as Georgia Power had to be broughtContinue Reading
Report: Man charged with aggravated assault
An altercation at a Park Street residence Tuesday morning has resulted in charges being filed against a Cedartown man. According to an incident report, Cedartown Police responded to 427 Park Street just after 11:30 Tuesday morning to the report of someone threatening to kill another person. The victim stated toContinue Reading
Records set during the 15th annual Cedartown 5K Roadrace
Hundreds turned out Tuesday for the 15th annual Cedartown 5K Wheelchair Training Camp. Race fans were treated to a record finish in the women’s/quad race. Tatyana McFadden of Clarksville, MD set a new record finishing first with a time of 11:14.26. Finishing second in the women’s race was Amanda McGroryContinue Reading
Wheelchair race begins today; roads close at 6:15
It’s race day and preparations are nearing complete for the 15th annual Cedartown 5K and Wheelchair Training Camp. The kids race is set to get underway by 6:30 tonight with the actual wheelchair races beginning just after 7:00. The first round of roads will be closed starting at 6:15 tonight,Continue Reading
Report: AC unit damaged at local daycare
Someone allegedly tried to steal an air conditioner unit from a local daycare center on Sunday, according to a police report. Cedartown Police reports indicate that a patrolling officer noticed that the fence at the daycare on Prior Station Road was cut and the air conditioner unit was damaged. PolkContinue Reading
Lawn care business burglarized
Cedartown Police are investigating a reported theft that occurred sometime late Sunday night from a lawn care business. According to police reports, police responded to Trammel Lawn Care on East Avenue, where an employee said someone entered the property through the south fence line by disassembling the gate. The assailantContinue Reading
Polk gas prices lowest in surrounding counties
Gas prices have soared above last year’s level by 22 cents, according to figures released this with by Triple A South. Despite the bad news, it is still cheaper to fill up in Cedartown than in many surrounding communities. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in GeorgiaContinue Reading