A Rockmart man will spend at least 10 years of a 25 year sentence in state prison on drug trafficking charges following his sentencing in recent days. Dontavious Demond Darden, 39, of Rockmart, will spend at…
Another name has asked to be considered for the County Commission seat this week, bringing the total number back up to four overall. Deborah Connelly submitted her name for consideration for the open District 1 County…
A shooting incident that happened in Cedartown in 2024 finally went to trial and earned the Tallapoosa Circuit District Attorney’s office two more notable convictions on the year. Two brothers: Edgar Cornejo-Reyes, 17, and Alonzo Cornejo-Reyes,…
The new Longhorn Steakhouse is already completed, but a few minor details had to be ironed out before opening day (likely coming up next month.) Hiring is happening and now the staff will have adult beverages…
Centrifuge & Pump Services Corporation, currently in Stone Mountain, who provides services to the industrial centrifuge industry will be moving to Aragon in the coming months as they take over a property formerly owned by ‘Three…
District Attorney Jaeson Smith became a victim in a case during an incident on Monday outside of his office at the Polk County Courthouse involving a man who wanted his case dropped, and refused to leave…
Note: The following item was provided by the State Senate Press Office for publication. – KtE Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) was recently named the “2024 Legislator of the Year” by the Georgia State Firefighters’ Association (GSFA)…
UPDATE: Tuesday’s Rockmart City Council meeting will include a vote about the proposed Carlton Drive development, but only for the purposes of deciding on holding a public hearing on the new plan, according to city officials.…
Note: The following item was provided by the Georgia Department of Labor. -KtE The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that unemployment claims declined across most of Georgia’s regional commissions in December. “Georgia means business,” said GDOL Interim…
A trio of local artists were selected by visitors to the Rockmart Art Gallery’s latest show during the holiday were awarded for their work, as voted upon by the people. Rockmart Cultural Arts Center offered congratulations…
