INAUGURATION DAY
President-elect Donald Trump is set to take the oath of office at 12 p.m., becoming the 47th President to serve in a second term in office. The above footage is provided C-SPAN.
WEATHER: Extreme Cold Warning in effect starting tonight, temps down to teens overnight
The big freeze is coming, but right now it looks like Polk won’t get to enjoy a winter wonderland again to go along with temperatures…
A RENEWED SPACE FOR IMAGINATION
Cedartown Public Library renovations moving along with new vision for spaces catering to all ages Imagine for a moment being able to defend the castle…
BRIDGE OUT
Demolition work gets underway for new bridge on North Main Street in Cedartown The day finally came, and for sure drivers are muttering mischief under…
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Obituaries
Michael Terrell Dyer
Mr. Michael Terrell Dyer, age 57, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025.…
Ollie R Michael
Mr. Ollie Randell Michael, age 83 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on…
Margarette Lou Hamby
Ms. Margarette Lou Hamby “Boots”, age 80, passed away Friday, January 17,…
Deacon Michael Eugene Linley
Deacon Michael Eugene Linley, age 74, of Cedartown transitioned January 5, 2025.…
Shelia Watkins
Mrs. Sheila Watkins, age 74 of Cedartown, passed away Thursday, January 16,…
Helen Ruth Cushing
Mrs. Helen Ruth Arp Cushing, age 74 of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away…
Roger Scott Ridgeway
Mr. Roger Scott Ridgeway, age 69, of Cave Spring, GA, passed away…
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SUBSCRIBER VIDEO: Cedartown City Commission Regular Session – January 2025
The above regular session of the Cedartown City Commission was held on Monday, January 13, 2025 at City Hall. The meeting began with a public hearing over a proposed zoning change on Davis Road, then gaveled into session and saw the election of a new Chair and Vice Chair – Commissioners Sam Branch and Matt…
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Community speaks out about Coaching Change
Madden makes statement about ‘personnel decision,’ but offers no explanation The Bulldog fanbase is still scratching their heads and wondering why the administration for the…
Proposed Davis Road zoning change for new development tabled
Cedartown Commissioners want more answers, so they’re willing to wait at least until February before giving a developer seeking to add new housing to a…
Bridge replacement project beginning this week
Detour for three months around North Main Street crossing of 1000 Yard Branch set to begin Wednesday Workers were finishing what they needed to accomplish…
CULTURE
Georgia Department of Economic Development Announces State Art Collection Tour
10 communities to host traveling art exhibit First stop close by in Euharlee ATLANTA – January 15, 2025 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced that 10 Georgia communities have been selected to host a curated traveling exhibition of works from…
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GNTC announces finalists for 2025 GOAL Award
Note: The following item is provided by Georgia Northwestern Technical College for publication. -KtE Four Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have been selected as the college’s finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Trish Wiggins, coordinator for the college’s GOAL program. Listed are students chosen as finalists for the GOAL…
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Education
PSD: Schools remaining closed on Tuesday due to ‘weather uncertainty’
A winter storm is a-comin’ to the south again, and the forecast has shifted enough to ensure kids are staying home from school on Tuesday for the second winter-related closure of campuses around Polk School District. Students and staff will be off for the day, per a social media posting shared around an hour ago:…
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Talking Points on Polk Today: Outgoing DA Jack Browning
Tallapoosa Circuit District Attorney Jack Browning has put in 12 years of service representing the people and the state against defendants in Haralson and Polk Counties, and many years before that as an attorney. Now he’s stepping into a new role: retiree. Check out this latest episode of Talking Points on Polk Today with Mr.…
