Bulldogs, Jackets take to road against region foes

Rockmart High School officials want local businesses to know that they have no affiliation at all with a advertising company claiming to be helping the Jackets basketball program.

The Lady Jackets softball team is off to a fast start in defense of their state title.

The Cedartown Bulldogs took a 48-17 win over the Central Carrollton Lions at home last Friday, but have some practice to do before traveling to Troup County to play the Tigers in two weeks.

There was no short supply of big hits and powerful runs in the battle for sole possession of first place in Region 7-AA on Friday night in Lindale. And the advantage was on Rockmart’s side in the end.

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With an even record and still plenty of chances left in the season to cement their status statewide in 4A football, the Cedartown Bulldogs still have some kinks to work out before the regular season ends.

Rockmart improves to 6-0 on season with home win over Chattooga

The Rockmart Yellow Jackets have something more to celebrate this week other than a win: their coach getting recognized for the hard work put in over the season thus far – as well as the past years – by the Atlanta Falcons.

Top-ten ranked Rockmart is taking the field once again against a top-five opponent this week in one of two big football matchups involving Class AA teams in Polk County.

Will become Mountaineer after graduation in a move to Morgantown

The No. 1 Rockmart Lady Jackets softball team is on fire. Through midseason with 13 more games to play, they are still undefeated.

It’s not been easy for the Cedartown Lady Bulldogs in the early days of the 2018 softball season.

The wins and losses of the early season for the Cedartown Lady Bulldogs volleyball program keep coming.

Rockmart up 11-0 after region, tournament wins and extend streak to 28

It’s time again for the annual Rockmart Pro Rodeo, featuring two nights of entertainment to benefit kids in Polk County.

Rockmart (2-0) is on a big roll and made a bold statement on the road with a 51-7 win over another Class 4A opponent before getting a break this week ahead of another big game.

Where one Polk County softball program is hitting the ball out of the park with their winning streak, another is trying to get back on their feet and off skid row.

Improve to an early season 6-0; Luke celebrates 400th win

The Cedartown Lady Bulldogs and Rockmart Lady Jackets faced down over the weekend with the volleyball season now well underway, and each team looking to pick up wins as they continue on this week at home and on the road.

Rockmart Yellow Jacket fans have been waiting for a win for seven years, and the tables finally turned toward the east side of Polk County for bragging rights after a 20-14 win over rival Cedartown.

By the time this edition arrives in the hands of local football fans, the preseason work will all be completed. Practice will be focused on Friday’s trip to Rockmart. Cedartown will be looking ahead after a scrimmage against Chattooga.

Bulldogs take a bite out of Chattooga County in pre-season match-up, focusing on opener against Rockmart on Friday night

Chances high for Jackets in 2018 with senior leadership; Starting year against Cedartown on Friday

Jackets win big 45-2 in final pre-season game, ready to host Bulldogs this Friday

Additional participants needed to fill out planned space honoring athletes in new gym entrance

The Rockmart Yellow Jackets football season began with a 17-16 win over Bremen on a road trip that didn't count.

The thrill of a state championship is what drove the Rockmart Lady Jackets to the top of Class AA softball in 2017.

Cedartown’s softball program saw a lot of new participants come out to have a fun trio of days of camp.

QB choice still up in the air as Hudson returns to lineup after foot injury

UGA and NFL star returns to alma mater to give award to Mathis, gives Bulldogs all new football helmets

If it wasn’t for a lot of local volunteers and contributors giving their time and dollars, an event like the Cedartown International Wheelchair 5K Road Race couldn’t happen annually.

Nine-year-old Braxton Munkel recognized at annual Cedartown event

Wheelchair racers came together in Cedartown after rolling through the Peachtree Road Race over Independence Day, and one in particular had his eyes set on a new course record.

Last year’s winner returns with two world records under belt in June

Business likes economic contributions from visiting softball and baseball teams

The Cedartown City Commission saw many presentations in their agenda such as revisited city plans and future promotions.

The Cedartown City Commission saw many presentations in their agenda such as revisited city plans and future promotions.

Bulldog grad chooses college over pro ball after being drafted by Nationals

The annual Wheelchair Race that features the downtown streets of Cedartown attracts travelers from around the world.

The two running backs from north Georgia made the trip down to Tallahassee on Sunday for the running back/linebacker portion of Florida State’s Football Camp. It took all of 15 minutes once individual drills began to realize that the two members of the Cedartown duo were arguably the top bac…

There’s plenty going on at the Cedartown Recreation Department despite summer, and signups are just part of what’s happening with programs coming up in both July and the late summer and fall months.

While most students are still sleeping, the devoted athletes on the Rockmart High School Cross Country team have already been up and stretching and out on the pavement at 8 a.m.