CEDARTOWN — The frustration was evident in Polk County Police Chief Kenny Dodd’s voice.
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ATLANTA — The University System of Georgia is stopping short of requiring students returning to classes during the next couple of weeks to wear masks or get vaccinated against COVID-19.
The 2021 Wings Over North Georgia Drive-In Air Show is scheduled for Oct. 30-31 at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in Rome.
ATLANTA — A civil rights group Wednesday criticized Georgia’s new absentee ballot form as an invasion of privacy.
What causes large black galls to form on the branches of my plum trees?
The race to find an elderly grandmother in the woods of rural Northwest Georgia continued Monday as the hope to find 83-year-old Barbara McCray alive remained strong.
A labor of love brought the Morris family together with Duffey Southeast Construction to create the Doug Sanders Golf Museum, and their labor has been awarded.
The Highland Rivers Foundation Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, Aug. 5 at 1:30 p.m. in the Northside Cherokee Hospital Administrative Board Room, 450 Northside Cherokee Blvd., Canton. The meeting is open to the public. For additional information or directions, please call 706-270-5000.
A pair of Polk County 4-H’ers took home medals after competing at the annual Georgia 4-H State Congress on July 20-23 in Atlanta.
There was a sense of urgency in Dr. Gary Voccio’s voice.
The following public health food inspection scores were provided by the Polk County Health Department and are available online anytime at https://ga.healthinspections.us/georgia/search.cfm?county=Polk.
The stars and stripes appear a little brighter — and a lot bigger — at Cedartown’s Veteran’s Memorial Park thanks to the work of local elected officials.
Breakout Team USA star Brody Malone and Olympic veteran Sam Mikulak competed in the men’s individual all-around final at the Tokyo Olympics, finishing in 10th and 12th place, respectively.
The wait is finally over for Polk County’s Development Authority in their quest to find a buyer for a long-completed speculative building.
The man charged with killing four people at Young's Asian Massage in Cherokee County has pleaded guilty.
Formal accusations have been filed against Tallapoosa Circuit Chief Judge Meng Lim for willful misconduct and conduct detrimental to the administration of justice.
Japanese beetles are metallic green with copper-brown wing covers. Beetles emerge from the ground in June and feed on more than 300 different plants.
Summer break is coming to an end for Polk School District students, and there has been plenty to keep district administrators, faculty and staff busy as they look to make sure things return to as close to normal as possible this school year.
The path for Aragon voters to possibly vote on two alcohol referendums in the November election has hit a snag.
The annual Youth Summerfest/Stockings of Love event is scheduled for Saturday, July 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Northwest Park in Cedartown. The drive-thru event will include free backpacks of school supplies, a sack lunch, free haircuts and optional clothing for kids. Physical distancing …
After more than two decades since Ford released a classic Ford Bronco SUV, the company has brought back the vehicle so many Americans remember.
A special moment for a local civic group was observed last week as the Exchange Club of Cedartown held its annual officer installation ceremony.
Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 3,560 students for excellence in academics on the spring 2021 Dean’s List.
The following public health food inspection scores were provided by the Polk County Health Department and are available online anytime at https://ga.healthinspections.us/georgia/search.cfm?county=Polk.
ATLANTA — Kia Motors America, which operates an assembly plant in Troup County producing 340,000 vehicles a year, recently dropped “Motors” from its name and is now known simply as “Kia America.”
You might assume that states wrestling with premature death from suicide and substance abuse were places of failure and decline, where the human toll of disappointment illustrates bigger problems about life. But America is more complicated than that.
Floyd Medical Center and its affiliated hospitals, under the leadership of Atrium Health, will require that employees will receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment.
ATLANTA — Republicans in the Georgia House of Representatives Friday elected Rep. Matt Hatchett, R-Dublin, to serve as majority whip. Hatchett now succeeds Rep. Trey Kelley, R-Cedartown, in the whip’s post.
A series of blood pressure kiosks are popping up in the Northwest Georgia region to encourage underserved communities to monitor their cardiac health.
In a report showing that the University System of Georgia’s economic impact grew to $18.6 billion, Georgia Highlands College was the second highest generator among state colleges.
Farm ponds can be found on most large pieces of property in Polk County and they offer water for livestock as well as the opportunity for fun for the property owners.
The lessons of former Cedar Hill High School coach and teacher Escue Rodgers instilled a spirit of determination and dedication into the students whose lives he touched.
Sons of the American Legion Post 12 in Rockmart hosts a $5 All-You-Can-Eat spaghetti and meatball supper the third Wednesday of the month (July 21) from 5-7 p.m. at 1 Veterans Circle. Each meal comes with garlic bread, salad and tea, and all proceeds got to veterans’ and children’s programs.
Voters who live in the city of Cedartown will get to decide on more than just three city commission seats in November’s election.
The Cedartown Municipal Court System has announced the roll out of a summer amnesty program. The program, offered to individuals with past due traffic citations and bench warrants for failure to appear, begins July 19 and ends Aug. 30.
A 27-year-old Aragon man was shot in the arm by a state trooper while reportedly driving his vehicle at the officer.
Northwest Georgia’s U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is spending a lot of money to raise money for her 2022 campaign.
The following public health food inspection scores were provided by the Polk County Health Department and are available online anytime at https://ga.healthinspections.us/georgia/search.cfm?county=Polk.
It is nearly time for kids to return to school after the summer break. The transition can sometimes be difficult for parents and kids. Maybe we’ve all been staying up a little too late since school got out and for many getting up early has not been a priority. It’s time to get back into a routine.
Atrium Health and Floyd Health System finalized a merger Wednesday that will bring all of the Floyd properties in Floyd County, Polk County and Cherokee County, Alabama, into the North Carolina-based health system’s enterprise.
Polk County state senator Jason Anavitarte has been appointed to serve on the Georgia Commission on E-Commerce and Freight Infrastructure Funding.
Gilmer County member Leland Johnson was elected chair of the 12-county Highland Rivers Health governing board.
The Piedmont Healthcare system will require doctors, hospital leaders and new employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Sept. 1, the Atlanta-based nonprofit organization said Monday.
Who likes losing money on their calves? If the room is somewhat quiet, you as a producer might want to think about weaning and preconditioning those calves to add some value.
Friends, former players and fellow coaches are invited to attend a celebration of life later this month for one of the most beloved coaches and mentors in Cedartown High School history.
Police have arrested the man who opened fire on patrons of 278 South before driving his truck into the building July 10.
Law enforcement agencies in Polk County have teamed up to create a stronger youth Explorer program for the youth in the area.
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at First Baptist Church of Rockmart, 311 E. Elm St., on July 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on July 22 from 2-7 p.m. The Rockmart Masonic Lodge will be serving barbecue sandwiches to all donors on July 22. There is a critical need for blood…
There’s no real profile for the victims. They don’t appear to fit into any particular economic, racial or ethnic grouping.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Lemur Press has announced a re-released Dick Yarbrough’s book “And They Call Them Games.” His book is available for purchase on Amazon.
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