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FCA Polk 2026 Golf Tournament

On: March 6, 2026

Monday, April 27th Cherokee Country Club 8 a.m. Registration – 9 a.m. Shotgun Start Individuals: $150 or Team $600 New flights: School – Church – TeamContinue Reading

Low Cost Rabies Clinic

By: Gail Conner

On: March 5, 2026

In: Local Events

Rabies Clinic Saturday, May 16, 2026 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cedartown Boys and Girls Club 321 East Queen Street Cats and Dogs are $15 each Micro Chip for $10 – Nails trimmed for $5 Donations go to Cedartown/Polk County Humane SocietyContinue Reading

Easter Egg Hunt – April 4

By: Gail Conner

On: March 5, 2026

In: Local Events

Community Easter Egg Hunt Mt Zion East Missionary Baptist Church Saturday, April 4th at 2 p.m. Mountain View Fire Station Across from 45 Mountain View Clubhouse Road Buchanan, Ga. All ages are invited to attend.Continue Reading

Easter Egg Hunt at Victory

By: Gail Conner

On: March 4, 2026

In: Local Events

Saturday, March 28th Starts at 10:00 a.m. Victory Baptist Church in the playground area! Ages: Birth – 5th GradeContinue Reading

5th Annual Golf Tournament

By: Gail Conner

On: March 3, 2026

In: Local Events

May 11, 2026 at Cherokee Country Club $125 per team member $500 for team Registration at 8 a.m. with tee time at 9 a.m.Continue Reading

Singing School – West Georgia School of Gospel Music

By: Gail Conner

On: February 20, 2026

In: Local Events

March 9-13 March 16-20 (No Wednesday Nights) CLOSEOUT SINGING WILL BE FRIDAY, MARCH 20 AT 7 P.M. For more info contact Roger Wood at 256-463-9970 Shaped notes, Vocal Singing, Conducting for Beginners & Experienced LeadersContinue Reading

Sportsman’s Raffle

By: Gail Conner

On: February 20, 2026

In: Local Events

Saturday, July 25th 110 GREAT Prizes!! You DO NOT have to be present to win!!! Contact Walter at 770-546-5002Continue Reading

Qualifying for local offices coming up in early March

By: Andrew Carter

On: February 18, 2026

In: Area News, Local News, News Desk

Qualifying is about to begin for several local offices ahead of this year’s primary election in Polk County. The Polk County Board of Elections says candidates can qualify starting Monday, March 2nd, at the elections office inside the Polk County Administration Annex on West Avenue in Cedartown. Qualifying will runContinue Reading

Polk County Gas Prices Among Lowest in Georgia Despite Statewide Increase

By: Andrew Carter

On: February 18, 2026

In: Area News, Local News, News Desk

Drivers in Polk County are paying slightly more at the pump this week, but local prices remain among the lowest in the state. According to AAA-The Auto Club Group, the average price for regular gasoline in Georgia rose to $2.72 per gallon as of Monday. That’s an increase of 6Continue Reading

Advance voting begins for Polk County voters

By: Andrew Carter

On: February 16, 2026

In: Area News, Local News, News Desk

Advance voting is now underway in Polk County for the special election to fill Georgia’s 14th Congressional District seat. Voters can cast their ballots early at two locations. In Cedartown, early voting is being held at the Goodyear Civic Center on Prior Street, open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m.Continue Reading

American who fled Iran says citizens 'desperate' for freedom, praying for Islamic regime to fall March 16, 2026
Iranian-American says citizens celebrate U.S. strikes on Iran, dancing near bomb sites and reportedly thanking America for targeting the regime's military sites.
Violent DC teen takeover in upscale neighborhood escalates to gunfire March 16, 2026
Chaos erupted in Washington DC's Navy Yard as hundreds of teens reportedly flooded the upscale area, sparking fights, robberies and gunfire Saturday night.
Support for Israel drops as Democrats turn against key US ally: poll March 16, 2026
New poll reveals dramatic shift in American views of Israel, with just 32% holding positive opinions compared to 47% three years ago amid ongoing conflict.
Fetterman opens up about near-death experience and how it changed his approach to politics March 16, 2026
Sen. John Fetterman reveals how his near-fatal stroke during his Senate campaign stopped his heart and completely changed his outlook on politics and life.
Trump 'thrilled' as FCC chair warns news organizations to correct course or lose licenses March 16, 2026
Trump expresses support as FCC Chairman Brendan Carr calls for investigation into news organizations' broadcast licenses over alleged fake news coverage.

Georgia legislation raises concerns about public access to police videos
ATLANTA — Four words added to legislation that targets mugshot mills have free speech advocates worried the public could lose access to videos that hold police accountable for their conduct. Legislation that started in Georgia’s Senate as a solution to the reputational harm caused when booking photographs circulate online after charges are dismissed has evolved […]
Could gold be used as currency in Georgia? A gold bill passed the state Senate
ATLANTA — Forget paper money. Georgia senators want to legalize using gold and silver for everyday purchases. The Senate passed a bill last week that would set up a system for Georgians to buy gold, store it in a depository, and use a debit card to spend it on items such as fast food or […]
Georgia lawmakers debate legalizing silencers as gun safety bills stall
ATLANTA — Georgia has some of the loosest gun laws in the nation, but a bill to remove the state’s restriction on silencers tested lawmakers’ limits. The gun silencer bill fell four votes short in the House on Friday, a rare defeat for pro-gun proposals in Georgia. Other bills that expand protections for gun owners […]
Big changes coming to Georgia General Assembly in 2026 elections as lawmakers leave office
ATLANTA — With legislators running for higher office, longtime lawmakers retiring, and many challenges to incumbents, the Georgia General Assembly is set for high turnover after this year’s elections. Control of the state House and Senate is at stake as Republicans are defending the majorities they’ve held in both chambers for over 20 years. Eighteen […]
Election to replace Greene in Congress heading to a runoff between Fuller and Harris
ATLANTA — The crowded race to succeed former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will come down to a runoff between a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump and a Democrat seeking an upset in a conservative northwest Georgia district. Republican Clayton Fuller, a former prosecutor, and Democrat Shawn Harris, a retired Army brigadier general, will […]
State House sends $38.5 billion 2027 budget to Senate
ATLANTA — The Georgia House completed its work on the budget that will control state spending for the fiscal year starting in July, sending a $38.5 billion spending plan to the Senate Tuesday. House Bill 974 proposes a 2% increase over the current budget approved this time last year, although lawmakers increased the remaining portion […]
Georgia House and Senate Republicans on parallel course to reduce state income tax rate
ATLANTA — One thing that Georgia’s House and Senate can agree on after finishing the first round of this year’s legislative session is that the state income tax rate should continue falling. Friday was the deadline for lawmakers to vote out the bills they were most serious about, moving them from the House to the Senate […]
Taxes, electricity costs, and elections emerge as top topics for final weeks of Georgia General Assembly
ATLANTA — Georgia legislators are preparing for fierce debates on tax cuts, data centers, and voting during the final sprint of lawmaking this year. After last week’s deadline for bills to pass either the House or Senate, the General Assembly’s priorities have come into focus. The Republican majority’s surviving proposals include reducing Georgia’s income tax […]
Georgia House Republicans send pared back property tax cut to Senate
ATLANTA — Georgia House Republicans pushed through a new proposal to address fast-rising property tax bills just ahead of the Friday deadline to move legislation between the House and Senate House Bill 1116 has been evolving constantly, having started the year as a vehicle to eliminate property taxes. The new version would merely aim to […]
Georgia’s ’26 elections draw big fields of candidates running for state’s top offices
ATLANTA — The slate of candidates for this year’s Georgia elections is now set, sparking a fierce competition before primaries in two months and general elections in November. Voters will have many choices up and down the ballot, including elections for governor, Congress and all 236 seats in the General Assembly. Qualifying to run for […]