Tag: August 24
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William Barker Murdock
William Barker Murdock, age 83, of Boaz, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at his residence. He is survived by his wife; Christine Hammett Murdock, daughter; Lynise McSpadden, 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, sister; Joice Murdock, several nieces and nephews, special nephew; Frank Lawrence, special cousin; Bruce Sanford. He is preceded in death by his…
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Teen jailed on misdemeanor statutory rape charge
A Cedartown-area teen was charged and booked over the weekend for a misdemeanor charge of statutory rape, according to Rockmart Police. Officers investigated a complaint made to the department in recent days and a single charge was filed against Collin James Anderson, 18, of a Cedartown-area address. Anderson was booked into the Polk County Jail…
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Free concert coming up Saturday featuring Shot Thru The Heart
Get ready to rock this weekend as Paulding County’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs has a free concert planned for Saturday night. Make sure to head out to Veteran’s Memorial Park to get a good spot for the Saturday, August 24 concert kicks off at 8 p.m. Angie Lynn Carter will take the stage first…
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REPORT: Man jailed after he was accused assault, pointing pistol at victim
A man remained in custody with bond denied after he was accused in an assault late Thursday that ended with his arrest on Friday, according to a Polk County Police reports. Per the report, Tommy Nicholas Hulsey, 38, of a Cedartown address, officers arrested Hulsey at a Marshall Street address and was taken into custody…
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When voters take part in elections, they get this sticker above for casting a ballot. Qualifying wraps up on Day 4 with Aragon council candidates
A recent candidate for the Aragon City Council stepped up once again for the opportunity to serve as the latest name to qualify for the November ballot. If it comes to that for two out of the three cities in Polk County. With the addition today of Gary Shinelbower for the seat being vacated by…
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Polk Jail report – Thursday, August 24, 2023
Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Thursday, August 24, 2023 report below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
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David Lee Easterwood
Mr. David Lee Easterwood, age 74, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, after an extended illness. He was born on August 10, 1948 in Cedartown; he was the son to the late Ernest Lee and Opal Brown Easterwood. David lived his entire life in Cedartown. He was a 1966 graduate of…
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Polk Jail report – Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Wednesday, August 24, 2022 report below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
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Chubb Crunch available, but will be hard to find locally
Want to take a bite of (potentially) delicious Chubb Crunch? That’s going to be easier said than done in Polk County, unless you were lucky enough to order a box early. Chubb Crunch (think something akin to Cinnamon Toast Crunch but with a Nick Chubb twist) can be purchased online for $29.99 for two boxes,…
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Second annual Baby Board Book Drive for Floyd NICU a third of the way to completing goal
Donation effort returns after successful 2020, this year seeking to get to 150 books Note: I’m a supporter of this cause and have made a donation. I suggest you do the same. – KtE In 2020, Blair Elrod came up with an idea to show families of children born prematurely or with health issues how…